Psalm 98:5
New International Version
make music to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing,

New Living Translation
Sing your praise to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and melodious song,

English Standard Version
Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody!

Berean Standard Bible
Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp.

King James Bible
Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.

New King James Version
Sing to the LORD with the harp, With the harp and the sound of a psalm,

New American Standard Bible
Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, With the lyre and the sound of melody.

NASB 1995
Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, With the lyre and the sound of melody.

NASB 1977
Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre; With the lyre and the sound of melody.

Legacy Standard Bible
Sing praises to Yahweh with the lyre, With the lyre and the sound of singing.

Amplified Bible
Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, With the lyre and the sound of melody.

Christian Standard Bible
Sing to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and melodious song.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Sing to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and melodious song.

American Standard Version
Sing praises unto Jehovah with the harp; With the harp and the voice of melody.

Contemporary English Version
Make music for him on harps. Play beautiful melodies!

English Revised Version
Sing praises unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp and the voice of melody:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Make music to the LORD with a lyre, with a lyre and the melody of a psalm,

Good News Translation
Sing praises to the LORD! Play music on the harps!

International Standard Version
Sing praises to the LORD with a lyre— with a lyre and a melodious song!

Majority Standard Bible
Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp.

NET Bible
Sing to the LORD accompanied by a harp, accompanied by a harp and the sound of music!

New Heart English Bible
Sing praises to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the voice of melody.

Webster's Bible Translation
Sing to the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.

World English Bible
Sing praises to Yahweh with the harp, with the harp and the voice of melody.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sing to YHWH with harp, "" With harp, and voice of praise,

Young's Literal Translation
Sing to Jehovah with harp, With harp, and voice of praise,

Smith's Literal Translation
Play to Jehovah on the harp, on the harp and the voice of music.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Sing praise to the Lord on the harp, on the harp, and with the voice of a psalm:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Sing psalms to the Lord with stringed instruments, with strings and the voice of a psalmist,

New American Bible
Sing praise to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and melodious song.

New Revised Standard Version
Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Sing to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the voice of a choir.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Sing to LORD JEHOVAH with harps and with the voice of singing
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Sing praises unto the LORD with the harp; With the harp and the voice of melody.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Sing to the Lord with a harp, with a harp, and the voice of a psalm.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Sing to the LORD a New Song
4Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! 5Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. 6With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.…

Cross References
Psalm 33:2-3
Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. / Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.

Psalm 150:3-6
Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals. ...

1 Chronicles 16:9
Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.

Isaiah 12:5
Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.

2 Chronicles 5:13
The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud

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 81:1-2
For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. / Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.

Psalm 92:1-3
A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night / with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre.

Psalm 144:9
I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You—

Psalm 149:3
Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.

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.

Exodus 15:1-2
Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. / The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.

Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

Revelation 14:3
And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.

Ephesians 5:19
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,


Treasury of Scripture

Sing to the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.

Psalm 33:2
Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.

Psalm 92:3,4
Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound…

1 Chronicles 15:16
And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy.

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Psalm 98
1. The psalmist exhorts the Jews
4. The Gentiles
7. And all the creatures, to praise God














Sing praises
The phrase "sing praises" in Psalm 98:5 calls believers to express their adoration and gratitude through music and song. The Hebrew root word here is "zamar," which means to make music or to sing. Historically, music has been a vital part of worship in the Jewish tradition, as seen in the temple services and various celebrations. This call to sing praises is not just a suggestion but a command, emphasizing the importance of worship in the life of a believer. Singing praises is a way to connect with God, to declare His goodness, and to unite the community in a shared expression of faith.

to the LORD
The phrase "to the LORD" specifies the direction and recipient of the praises. The Hebrew name used here is "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, which signifies His eternal presence and faithfulness. This name is deeply rooted in the history of Israel, reminding the people of God's promises and His mighty acts of deliverance. Singing praises to the LORD is an acknowledgment of His sovereignty and a declaration of His rightful place as the object of our worship. It is a reminder that our worship is directed to the one true God, who is worthy of all honor and glory.

with the lyre
The mention of "the lyre" indicates the use of musical instruments in worship. The lyre, a stringed instrument, was commonly used in ancient Israelite worship and is often associated with King David, who was known for his musical talents. The use of instruments in worship enhances the expression of praise, adding depth and richness to the act of singing. It reflects the creativity and artistry that God has endowed to humanity, allowing us to offer a fuller expression of worship. The inclusion of instruments like the lyre in worship underscores the joy and celebration that should accompany our praises to God.

and the melodious song
The phrase "and the melodious song" highlights the beauty and harmony that should characterize our worship. The Hebrew word for "melodious" suggests a pleasing and harmonious sound, indicating that our worship should be both heartfelt and skillfully rendered. This phrase encourages believers to offer their best in worship, not just in terms of musical ability but also in the sincerity and purity of heart. A melodious song is one that resonates with the truth of God's character and His works, drawing others into the experience of worship and magnifying the glory of God.

(5) Sing . . .--Rather, Play to Jehovah on a harp. on a harp, and with melodious sound of music.

Verse 5. - Sing unto the Lord with the harp; i.e. "with a harp accompaniment." It is fitting that in the praises of God instrumental music should be joined with vocal melody (comp. Exodus 15:20; 2 Samuel 6:15; 1 Chronicles 15:16, 28; 1 Chronicles 16:6; 2 Chronicles 5:12, 13; Ezra 3:10; Nehemiah 12:27, etc.). With the harp, and the voice of a psalm; or, the voice of melody (Revised Version).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Sing praises
זַמְּר֣וּ (zam·mə·rū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 2167: Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music

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

with the lyre,
בְּכִנּ֑וֹר (bə·ḵin·nō·wr)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3658: A harp

in melodious
זִמְרָֽה׃ (zim·rāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2172: Melody, song (in praise of Yah)

song
וְק֣וֹל (wə·qō·wl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

with the harp.
בְּ֝כִנּ֗וֹר (bə·ḵin·nō·wr)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3658: A harp


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