Psalm 96:1 (BSB)

Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.

From Psalms 96. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Psalm 96:1

  • John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on Psalm 96:1-13: PSALM 96 This psalm contains an exhortation to praise God, an exhortation which is directed not only to the Jews, but to all nations. We must infer from this, that it has reference to the kingdom of Christ. God’s name could not be called upon in any other part of the world than Judea, until it had been revealed; and the heathen nations were at...
  • C.H. Spurgeon (Reformed Baptist), The Treasury of David on Psalm 96:1: O sing unto the Lord a new song. New joys are filling the hearts of men, for the glad tidings of blessing to all people are proclaimed, therefore let them sing a new song. Angels inaugurated the new dispensation with new songs, and shall not we take up the strain?
  • Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Psalm 96:1-9: These verses will be best expounded by pious and devout affections working in our souls towards God, with a high veneration for his majesty and transcendent excellency. The call here given us to praise God is very lively, the expressions are raised and repeated, to all which the echo of a thankful heart should make agreeable returns. I. We are here required to honour God, 1.
  • John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Psalm 96:1: O sing unto the Lord a new song,.... A famous excellent one, suited to Gospel times, on account of the new benefit and blessing of redemption and salvation lately obtained by the Messiah; which should be sung to him, who is the Lord or Jehovah here designed, by all the redeemed ones, Rev 5:9; see Gill on Psa 33:3, the Targum adds, "sing, ye angels...