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Psalm 98:9
ESV before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
NIV let them sing before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples with equity.
NASB Before the Lord, for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness And the peoples with fairness.
CSB before the Lord, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world righteously and the peoples fairly.
NLT before the Lord, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with fairness.
KJV Before the Lord; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.
NKJV For He is coming to judge the earth. With righteousness He shall judge the world, And the peoples with equity.

What does Psalm 98:9 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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