Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.
Parallel translations
- WEB Sing to Yahweh, for he has done excellent things! Let this be known in all the earth!
- BSB Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.
- NKJV Sing to the Lord, For He has done excellent things; This is known in all the earth.
- NASB Praise the Lord in song, for He has done glorious things; Let this be known throughout the earth.
- NLT Sing to the Lord, for he has done wonderful things. Make known his praise around the world.
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Quick answer
God's people sing of his excellent deeds and make them known throughout the earth. Salvation calls forth worldwide praise.
Overview
The redeemed are summoned to sing because the Lord 'has done excellent things,' and to publish this everywhere. The greatness of God's saving acts deserves worldwide acclaim. The verse looks ahead to the universal praise of God's people gathered from every nation in Christ (Rev. 5:9-13).
Cross-references & the web
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- Ps 98:1O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.
- Exod 15:1Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
- Hab 2:14For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.
- Rev 19:1–3And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:
- Exod 15:21And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
- Rev 15:3And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.
- Isa 40:9O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!
- Ps 72:19And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
- Ps 105:2Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
- Rev 11:15–17And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
- Ps 68:32–35Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:
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