1 Chronicles 16:23
New International Version
Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.

New Living Translation
Let the whole earth sing to the LORD! Each day proclaim the good news that he saves.

English Standard Version
Sing to the LORD, all the earth! Tell of his salvation from day to day.

Berean Standard Bible
Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day.

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

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

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

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

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

Legacy Standard Bible
Sing to Yahweh, all the earth; Proclaim good news of His salvation from day to day.

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

Christian Standard Bible
Let the whole earth sing to the LORD. Proclaim his salvation from day to day.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation from day to day.

American Standard Version
Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth; Show forth his salvation from day to day.

Contemporary English Version
Everyone on this earth, sing praises to the LORD. Day after day announce, "The LORD has saved us!"

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Sing to the LORD, all the earth! Day after day announce that the LORD saves his people.

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

International Standard Version
Let all the earth sing to the LORD! Day after day proclaim his deliverance!

Majority Standard Bible
Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day.

NET Bible
Sing to the LORD, all the earth! Announce every day how he delivers!

New Heart English Bible
Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Display his salvation from day to day.

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

World English Bible
Sing to Yahweh, all the earth! Display his salvation from day to day.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sing to YHWH, all the earth, "" Proclaim His salvation from day to day.

Young's Literal Translation
Sing to Jehovah, all the earth, Proclaim from day unto day His salvation.

Smith's Literal Translation
Sing ye to Jehovah, all the earth; announce good news, from day to day his salvation.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Sing ye to the Lord, all the earth: shew forth from day to day his salvation.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Sing to the Lord, all the earth! Announce his salvation, from day to day.

New American Bible
Sing to the LORD, all the earth, announce his salvation, day after day.

New Revised Standard Version
Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Tell of his salvation from day to day.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Sing to the LORD, all the earth; show forth from day to day his salvation.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Praise LORD JEHOVAH, all the Earth! Hope every day in the day of his redemption!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; Proclaim His salvation from day to day.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Sing ye to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation from day to day.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Psalm of Thanksgiving
22‘Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!’ 23Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day. 24Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.…

Cross References
Psalm 96:1-3
Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. / Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.

Psalm 98:1-4
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. / He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. ...

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.

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.

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 67:3-4
Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. / Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah

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 42:10-12
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. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.

Psalm 149:1-2
Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly. / Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.

Psalm 117:1-2
Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples! / For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah!

Isaiah 52:7-10
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!” / Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices, together they shout for joy. For every eye will see when the LORD returns to Zion. / Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem. ...

Psalm 47:1-2
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout unto God with a voice of triumph. / How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!

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

Psalm 145:4-7
One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts— / the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. / They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness. ...

Romans 15:9-11
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.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.”


Treasury of Scripture

Sing to the LORD, all the earth; show forth from day to day his salvation.

Sing

1 Chronicles 16:9
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.

Psalm 96:1-13
O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth…

Exodus 15:21
And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

shew forth

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 51:6-8
Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished…

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Sing to the LORD
The Hebrew word for "sing" is "שִׁירוּ" (shiru), which is a call to vocalize praise and adoration. Singing in ancient Israel was not merely a musical expression but a profound act of worship and declaration of God's glory. The act of singing to the LORD signifies a communal and individual response to God's majesty and faithfulness. Historically, singing was integral to Israelite worship, as seen in the Psalms and the temple services. It is a reminder that worship is not confined to silent meditation but is an active, joyful proclamation of God's greatness.

all the earth
This phrase emphasizes the universal call to worship. The Hebrew "כָּל־הָאָרֶץ" (kol-ha'aretz) indicates that the invitation to praise God is not limited to Israel but extends to all nations and peoples. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty over the entire world and His desire for all creation to acknowledge Him. It anticipates the New Testament revelation of the Gospel being preached to all nations, highlighting God's inclusive plan for salvation.

Proclaim His salvation
The word "proclaim" comes from the Hebrew "בַּשְּׂרוּ" (bassru), meaning to announce or herald. This is a call to actively declare God's saving acts. "His salvation" refers to the deliverance and redemption that God provides, which in the Old Testament context often related to physical deliverance from enemies or oppression. However, it also foreshadows the ultimate salvation through Jesus Christ. The act of proclaiming is both a privilege and a responsibility for believers, emphasizing the importance of sharing the message of God's saving power with others.

day after day
The Hebrew phrase "מִיּוֹם לְיוֹם" (miyom leyom) suggests a continual, daily practice. This underscores the idea that worship and the proclamation of God's salvation are not confined to specific times or events but are to be a constant part of a believer's life. It reflects the biblical principle of living in a state of continual awareness and gratitude for God's ongoing work in our lives. Historically, this daily proclamation would have been part of the rhythm of life for the Israelites, reminding them of God's constant presence and faithfulness.

(23-33) See Psalms 96. This psalm, in the Psalter, consists of five strophes or stanzas of six lines each--an artistic arrangement which has been violated here. The subject is the extension of Jehovah's kingdom over all the world, a thought familiar to the readers of the Book of Isaiah, where most of the ideas and phrases of the psalm may be found.

(23) Sing unto the Lord, all the earth.--The second line of the psalm. The spirited opening of the psalm is purposely weakened, by omission of the first and third lines, in order to make it fit in here. Strophe I. is thus compressed into four lines (1Chronicles 16:23-24).

All the earth.--All the land (of Israel).

Shew forth.--Heb., tell the (good) news of.

His salvation.--Deliverance (from exile).

(24) Heathen.--Nations (1Chronicles 16:31).

(25-27) Strophe II. of the psalm. Jehovah is the Creator; other gods are nonentities.

(25) He also.--And he. The conjunction is not in Psalms 96, and is a prosaic addition of the compiler. (Comp. 1Chronicles 16:20.) . . .

Verses 23-36. - The grandeur and unusual comprehensiveness of the adoration and homage here proclaimed, as to be offered to the omnipotent Ruler of all nations, should be well pondered. Our eye and ear may have become too familiar with it, but when put a little into relief, and referred to its original time of day, it is fit to be ranked among the strongest moral evidences of inspiration in the word and the speaker. Verse 23. - This verse is composed of the latter half of each of the first two verses of the psalm (96.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the earth.
הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

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
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

day.
י֖וֹם (yō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day


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