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Psalm 98:4
ESV Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
NIV Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music;
NASB Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; Be cheerful and sing for joy and sing praises.
CSB Let the whole earth shout to the Lord; be jubilant, shout for joy, and sing.
NLT Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy!
KJV Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
NKJV Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; Break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises.

What does Psalm 98:4 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 98, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 98:4–9 calls on everyone in the world to celebrate God with music and instruments. Likewise, nature itself should express worship of the Lord. These praises anticipate God coming to judge the world and establish His perfect justice (Revelation 20:4).
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Chapter Summary
God has proven His glory through amazing miracles. He has accomplished salvation by His own power, honoring His loyal love for the nation of Israel. Every nation, including the Gentiles, can see what the Lord has done. All people should respond to this with praise and worship, using every type of instrument. Nature itself will echo praises of God. These celebrations look forward to God returning to earth, bringing justice and righteous judgment.
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