98
A Psalm.
Context: Praise to God for victory in full view of the nations. (No reference)
1 Sing to Adonai a new song,
for he has done marvelous things!
His right hand, and his holy arm, have worked salvation for him.
2 Adonai has made known his yishu'ah ·salvation·.
He has openly shown his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
3 He has remembered his cheshed ·loving-kindness· and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel [God prevails].
All the ends of the earth have seen the yishu'ah ·salvation· of our God.
4 Make a joyful noise to Adonai , all the earth!
Burst out and sing for joy, yes, sing zahmar ·musical praise·!
5 Sing zahmar ·musical praise· to Adonai with the harp,
with the harp and the voice of melody.
6 With trumpets and sound of the shofar ·ram horn·,
make a joyful noise before the King, Adonai .
7 Let the sea roar with its fullness;
the world, and those who dwell therein.
8 Let the rivers clap their hands.
Let the mountains sing for joy together.
9 Let them sing before Adonai ,
for he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world * Quoted in Acts 17:31 with righteousness,
and the peoples with equity.