Psalm 96:2
New International Version
Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.

New Living Translation
Sing to the LORD; praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves.

English Standard Version
Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.

Berean Standard Bible
Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day.

King James Bible
Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.

New King James Version
Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day.

New American Standard Bible
Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day.

NASB 1995
Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.

NASB 1977
Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.

Legacy Standard Bible
Sing to Yahweh, bless His name; Proclaim good news of His salvation from day to day.

Amplified Bible
Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim good news of His salvation from day to day.

Christian Standard Bible
Sing to the LORD, bless his name; proclaim his salvation from day to day.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Sing to Yahweh, praise His name; proclaim His salvation from day to day.

American Standard Version
Sing unto Jehovah, bless his name; Show forth his salvation from day to day.

Contemporary English Version
sing and praise his name. Day after day announce, "The LORD has saved us!"

English Revised Version
Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Sing to the LORD! Praise his name! Day after day announce that the LORD saves his people.

Good News Translation
Sing to the LORD, and praise him! Proclaim every day the good news that he has saved us.

International Standard Version
Sing to the LORD! Bless his name! Proclaim his deliverance every day!

Majority Standard Bible
Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day.

NET Bible
Sing to the LORD! Praise his name! Announce every day how he delivers!

New Heart English Bible
Sing to the LORD. Bless his name. Proclaim his salvation from day to day.

Webster's Bible Translation
Sing to the LORD, bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day.

World English Bible
Sing to Yahweh! Bless his name! Proclaim his salvation from day to day!
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sing to YHWH, bless His Name, "" Proclaim His salvation from day to day.

Young's Literal Translation
Sing to Jehovah, bless His name, Proclaim from day to day His salvation.

Smith's Literal Translation
Sing ye to Jehovah, praise his name; announce glad tidings; from day to day, his salvation.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Sing ye to the Lord and bless his name: shew forth his salvation from day to day.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Sing to the Lord and bless his name. Announce his salvation from day to day.

New American Bible
Sing to the LORD, bless his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.

New Revised Standard Version
Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Sing to the LORD, bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Praise LORD JEHOVAH and bless his name! Announce his salvation from day to day!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Sing unto the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim His salvation from day to day.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Sing to the Lord, bless his name: proclaim his salvation from day to day.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Sing to the LORD, All the Earth
1Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. 3Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.…

Cross References
Isaiah 12:4-5
and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.

1 Chronicles 16:23-24
Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.

Psalm 105:1-2
Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.

Isaiah 42:10
Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them.

Psalm 98:1-2
A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory. / The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations.

Psalm 40:3
He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.

Psalm 66:1-2
For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! / Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.

Psalm 149:1
Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.

Psalm 33:3
Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.

Psalm 68:32
Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the Lord—Selah

Psalm 9:11
Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations.

Psalm 47:6-7
Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! / For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.

Psalm 100:1-2
A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. / Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.

Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

Romans 15:9
so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”


Treasury of Scripture

Sing to the LORD, bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day.

bless

Psalm 72:17,18
His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed…

Psalm 103:1,2,20-22
A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name…

Psalm 104:1
Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.

shew

Psalm 40:10
I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.

Psalm 71:15
My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.

Isaiah 40:9
O 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!

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Psalm 96
1. An exhortation to praise God
4. for his greatness
8. for his kingdom
11. for his general judgment














Sing to the LORD
The phrase "Sing to the LORD" calls believers to engage in worship through song, a practice deeply rooted in the Hebrew tradition. The Hebrew word for "sing" is "שִׁירוּ" (shiru), which implies not just vocal expression but a heartfelt outpouring of praise. Singing was a central part of worship in ancient Israel, as seen in the Psalms, which were essentially the hymnbook of the Jewish people. This act of singing is not merely a ritual but a profound expression of devotion and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and goodness.

praise His name
"Praise His name" emphasizes the importance of glorifying God's character and attributes. The Hebrew word for "praise" is "בַּרְכוּ" (barku), which can also mean to bless. In biblical times, a name was more than just a label; it represented the essence and nature of a person. Thus, praising God's name is an act of recognizing and honoring His holiness, love, justice, and mercy. It is a call to focus on who God is and to respond with reverence and adoration.

Proclaim His salvation
The phrase "Proclaim His salvation" is a directive to declare the deliverance and redemption that God offers. The Hebrew word for "proclaim" is "בַּשְּׂרוּ" (bassru), which means to announce or herald. This is not a passive acknowledgment but an active declaration of God's saving power. Historically, this would have resonated with the Israelites who experienced God's deliverance from Egypt and other oppressors. For Christians, it points to the ultimate salvation through Jesus Christ, urging believers to share the good news of the Gospel with others.

day after day
"Day after day" underscores the continual and consistent nature of worship and proclamation. The Hebrew phrase "יוֹם לְיוֹם" (yom le-yom) suggests a daily, ongoing commitment to honoring God. This reflects the biblical principle of living a life of worship, not confined to specific times or places but integrated into every aspect of daily life. It is a reminder that God's mercies are new every morning, and our response should be a constant, daily acknowledgment of His grace and salvation.

Verse 2. - Sing unto the Lord, bless his Name (cf. Psalm 100:4; Psalm 145:1, 10, 21, etc.). Show forth his salvation from day to day; or, publish his salvation (εὐαγγελίζεσθε, LXX.); i.e. "make it known" - "spread the good tidings."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Sing
שִׁ֣ירוּ (šî·rū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 7891: To sing

to the LORD,
לַ֭יהוָה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

praise
בָּרֲכ֣וּ (bā·ră·ḵū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

His name;
שְׁמ֑וֹ (šə·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name

proclaim
בַּשְּׂר֥וּ (baś·śə·rū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1319: To be fresh, full, cheerful), to announce

His salvation
יְשׁוּעָתֽוֹ׃ (yə·šū·‘ā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity

day
מִיּֽוֹם־ (mî·yō·wm-)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

after day.
לְ֝י֗וֹם (lə·yō·wm)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day


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