Worship in the Splendour of Holiness

1Oh sing to the LORD a new song;

sing to the LORD, all the earth!

2Sing to the LORD, bless his name;

tell of his salvation from day to day.

3Declare his glory among the nations,

his marvellous works among all the peoples!

4For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;

he is to be feared above all gods.

5For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,

but the LORD made the heavens.

6Splendour and majesty are before him;

strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

7Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples,

ascribe to the LORD glory and strength!

8Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;

bring an offering, and come into his courts!

9Worship the LORD in the splendour of holiness;96:9 Or in holy attire

tremble before him, all the earth!

10Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!

Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved;

he will judge the peoples with equity.”

11Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;

let the sea roar, and all that fills it;

12let the field exult, and everything in it!

Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy

13before the LORD, for he comes,

for he comes to judge the earth.

He will judge the world in righteousness,

and the peoples in his faithfulness.