Psalm 96:3
New International Version
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

New Living Translation
Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.

English Standard Version
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!

Berean Standard Bible
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.

King James Bible
Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.

New King James Version
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.

New American Standard Bible
Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.

NASB 1995
Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.

NASB 1977
Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.

Legacy Standard Bible
Recount His glory among the nations, His wondrous deeds among all the peoples.

Amplified Bible
Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works and wonderful deeds among all the peoples.

Christian Standard Bible
Declare his glory among the nations, his wondrous works among all peoples.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful works among all peoples.

American Standard Version
Declare his glory among the nations, His marvellous works among all the peoples.

Contemporary English Version
Tell every nation on earth, "The LORD is wonderful and does marvelous things!

English Revised Version
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Tell people about his glory. Tell all the nations about his miracles.

Good News Translation
Proclaim his glory to the nations, his mighty deeds to all peoples.

International Standard Version
Declare his glory among the nations and his awesome deeds among all the peoples!

Majority Standard Bible
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.

NET Bible
Tell the nations about his splendor! Tell all the nations about his amazing deeds!

New Heart English Bible
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.

Webster's Bible Translation
Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.

World English Bible
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Declare His glory among nations, "" His wonders among all the peoples.

Young's Literal Translation
Declare among nations His honour, Among all the peoples His wonders.

Smith's Literal Translation
Recount his glory among the nations, his wonders among all peoples.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Declare his glory among the Gentiles: his wonders among all people.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Announce his glory among the Gentiles, his miracles among all peoples.

New American Bible
Tell his glory among the nations; among all peoples, his marvelous deeds.

New Revised Standard Version
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And declare his honor among the nations and his works among all peoples.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Declare His glory among the nations, His marvellous works among all the peoples.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Publish his glory among the Gentiles, his wonderful works among all people.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
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. 4For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.…

Cross References
Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Mark 16:15
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

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 16:24
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.

Romans 15:9-12
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.” ...

Acts 13:47
For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”

Isaiah 66:19
I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations.

Revelation 14:6-7
Then I saw another angel flying overhead, with the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation and tribe and tongue and people. / And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.”

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.

Luke 24:47
and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.

Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Isaiah 45:22
Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.

Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Psalm 72:19
And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.


Treasury of Scripture

Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.

Psalm 22:27
All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.

Psalm 72:18,19
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things…

Psalm 117:1
O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.

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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














Declare His glory among the nations
This phrase emphasizes the universal scope of God's majesty and the call for His people to proclaim His greatness beyond the borders of Israel. The term "glory" refers to the weightiness and splendor of God's presence and character. In the Old Testament, God's glory was often associated with His presence in the tabernacle and temple (Exodus 40:34-35). The call to declare His glory among the nations reflects the Abrahamic covenant, where God promised that through Abraham's descendants, all nations would be blessed (Genesis 12:3). This is a foreshadowing of the Great Commission in the New Testament, where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). The phrase also highlights the missionary aspect of Israel's calling, which is fulfilled in the church's mission today.

His wonders among all peoples
"Wonders" refers to the miraculous acts and mighty deeds of God, which demonstrate His power and sovereignty. In the biblical narrative, God's wonders include the plagues in Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea, and the provision of manna in the wilderness. These acts were not only for Israel's benefit but also served as a testimony to the surrounding nations of God's supremacy (Exodus 9:16). The phrase "among all peoples" underscores the inclusivity of God's revelation and the invitation for all humanity to witness and respond to His works. This aligns with the prophetic vision of a time when all nations will worship the Lord (Isaiah 2:2-4). In the New Testament, the wonders of God are further revealed through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which are to be proclaimed to all peoples as the ultimate demonstration of God's love and power (Acts 1:8).

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Psalmist
Traditionally attributed to King David, the psalmist is the one who calls for the declaration of God's glory.

2. The Nations
Refers to all the peoples of the earth, beyond Israel, emphasizing the universal scope of God's glory.

3. God's Wonderful Deeds
These are the acts of God that demonstrate His power, love, and faithfulness, such as creation, deliverance, and salvation.
Teaching Points
Universal Mission
The call to declare God's glory is not limited to a specific group but extends to all believers. We are all tasked with sharing the message of God's greatness and His deeds.

God's Glory and Deeds
Understanding and experiencing God's wonderful deeds in our lives should naturally lead us to share these experiences with others. Reflect on how God has worked in your life and be prepared to share these testimonies.

Cultural Engagement
Engaging with different cultures and peoples is part of fulfilling this psalm. We should seek to understand and respect other cultures while sharing the unchanging truth of God's glory.

Evangelism as Worship
Declaring God's glory is an act of worship. When we share the gospel, we are participating in a form of worship that honors God and fulfills His command.

Prayer for the Nations
Regularly pray for the nations and peoples who have yet to hear of God's wonderful deeds. Ask God to open doors for the gospel and to raise up workers for the harvest.Verse 3. - Declare his glory among the heathen. Publish God's praise, not only in Israel, but to the ends of the earth. Let all mankind hear the joyful news (comp. Psalm 2:8; Psalm 47:1, 8; Psalm 138:4). His wonders among all people; rather, among all the peoples; i.e. "all the nations of the earth" (see ver. 7).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Declare
סַפְּר֣וּ (sap·pə·rū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate

His glory
כְּבוֹד֑וֹ (kə·ḇō·w·ḏōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

among the nations,
בַגּוֹיִ֣ם (ḇag·gō·w·yim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

His wonderful deeds
נִפְלְאוֹתָֽיו׃ (nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯāw)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful

among all
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

peoples.
הָֽ֝עַמִּ֗ים (hā·‘am·mîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock


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