Psalm 98:1
New International Version
A psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.

New Living Translation
Sing a new song to the LORD, for he has done wonderful deeds. His right hand has won a mighty victory; his holy arm has shown his saving power!

English Standard Version
Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
A Psalm. O 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.

New King James Version
A Psalm. Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory.

New American Standard Bible
A Psalm. Sing a new song to the LORD, For He has done wonderful things, His right hand and His holy arm have gained the victory for Him.

NASB 1995
A Psalm. O sing to the LORD a new song, For He has done wonderful things, His right hand and His holy arm have gained the victory for Him.

NASB 1977
O Sing to the LORD a new song, For He has done wonderful things, His right hand and His holy arm have gained the victory for Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
A Psalm. Sing to Yahweh a new song, For He has done wondrous deeds, His right hand and His holy arm have worked out His salvation.

Amplified Bible
A Psalm. O sing to the LORD a new song, For He has done marvelous and wonderful things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained the victory for Him.

Christian Standard Bible
A psalm. Sing a new song to the LORD, for he has performed wonders; his right hand and holy arm have won him victory.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A psalm. Sing a new song to the LORD, for He has performed wonders; His right hand and holy arm have won Him victory.

American Standard Version
A Psalm. Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song; For he hath done marvellous things: His right hand, and his holy arm, hath wrought salvation for him.

Contemporary English Version
Sing a new song to the LORD! He has worked miracles, and with his own powerful arm, he has won the victory.

English Revised Version
A Psalm. Sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvelous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath wrought salvation for him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[A psalm.] Sing a new song to the LORD because he has done miraculous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gained victory for him.

Good News Translation
Sing a new song to the LORD; he has done wonderful things! By his own power and holy strength he has won the victory.

International Standard Version
Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done awesome deeds! His right hand and powerful arm have brought him victory.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
A psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for he performs amazing deeds! His right hand and his mighty arm accomplish deliverance.

New Heart English Bible
[A Psalm.] Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand, and his holy arm, have worked salvation for him.

Webster's Bible Translation
A Psalm. O sing to the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvelous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.

World English Bible
A Psalm. Sing to Yahweh a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
A PSALM. Sing to YHWH a new song, "" For He has done wonders, "" His right hand and His holy arm have given salvation to Him.

Young's Literal Translation
A Psalm. Sing ye to Jehovah a new song, For wonders He hath done, Given salvation to Him hath His right hand and His holy arm.

Smith's Literal Translation
Chanting. Sing ye to Jehovah a new song, for he did wonders: his right hand saved for him, and his holy arm.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
A psalm for David himself. Sing ye to the Lord anew canticle: because he hath done wonderful things. His right hand hath wrought for him salvation, and his arm is holy.

Catholic Public Domain Version
A Psalm of David himself. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has performed wonders. His right hand has accomplished salvation for him, with his holy arm.

New American Bible
A psalm. Sing a new song to the LORD, for he has done marvelous deeds. His right hand and holy arm have won the victory.

New Revised Standard Version
O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
SING to the LORD a new song; for he has done marvellous things; his right hand and his holy arm have gotten him the victory.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Sing to LORD JEHOVAH a new song because he has done wonders! His right hand and his holy arm have saved him!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
A Psalm. O sing unto the LORD a new song; For He hath done marvellous things; His right hand, and His holy arm, hath wrought salvation for Him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
A Psalm of David. Sing to the Lord a new song; for the Lord has wrought wonderful works, his right hand, and his holy arm, have wrought salvation for him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



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

Cross References
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
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.

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.

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

Psalm 96:1
Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.

Isaiah 43:19
Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.

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.

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

Isaiah 52:10
The LORD has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.

1 Chronicles 16:23
Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day.

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

Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Isaiah 51:9
Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD. Wake up as in days past, as in generations of old. Was it not You who cut Rahab to pieces, who pierced through the dragon?

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

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!


Treasury of Scripture

O sing to the LORD a new song; for he has done marvelous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, has gotten him the victory.

sing

Psalm 33:3
Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.

Psalm 96:1
O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.

Psalm 149:1
Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.

for he

Psalm 7:14
Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.

Psalm 86:10
For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.

Psalm 105:5
Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;

his right

Psalm 2:5,6
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure…

Psalm 45:3-5
Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty…

Psalm 110:2-6
The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies…

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














Sing to the LORD
The phrase "Sing to the LORD" calls believers to express their worship and adoration through song. The Hebrew word for "sing" is "שִׁירוּ" (shiru), which is an imperative form, indicating a command or strong encouragement. Singing has been a central part of worship throughout biblical history, as seen in the songs of Moses, David, and the early church. It is a means of expressing joy, gratitude, and reverence to God. The act of singing to the LORD is not just a ritual but a heartfelt response to His majesty and grace.

a new song
The term "a new song" suggests freshness and renewal in worship. The Hebrew word "חָדָשׁ" (chadash) means new, fresh, or renewed. This phrase appears several times in the Psalms and Revelation, often associated with God's mighty acts and the anticipation of His future works. It implies that God's mercies and deeds are ever-present and continually inspire new expressions of praise. The "new song" reflects a dynamic relationship with God, where His ongoing work in the world and in the lives of believers prompts continuous, fresh worship.

for He has done marvelous things
The phrase "for He has done marvelous things" acknowledges God's wondrous deeds. The Hebrew word "נִפְלָאוֹת" (nifla'ot) refers to acts that are extraordinary and beyond human capability, often used to describe God's miracles and mighty works. This acknowledgment serves as the foundation for the call to sing a new song. It is a reminder of God's power and faithfulness, as seen in creation, deliverance, and salvation history. These "marvelous things" inspire awe and gratitude, compelling believers to respond in worship.

His right hand and His holy arm
The imagery of "His right hand and His holy arm" symbolizes God's strength and power. In Hebrew culture, the right hand often represents authority and might, while the "holy arm" emphasizes God's purity and righteousness in exercising His power. This phrase underscores the divine intervention and victory that God achieves on behalf of His people. It reassures believers of God's sovereign control and His ability to accomplish His purposes, providing comfort and confidence in His protection and deliverance.

have worked salvation for Him
The phrase "have worked salvation for Him" highlights the outcome of God's mighty acts. The Hebrew word for salvation, "יְשׁוּעָה" (yeshu'ah), conveys deliverance, rescue, and victory. This salvation is not only for the benefit of humanity but also for the glory of God. It reflects the ultimate purpose of God's redemptive acts—to reveal His character and bring honor to His name. This salvation history, culminating in the work of Christ, is the ultimate reason for the new song of praise, as it demonstrates God's love, justice, and mercy.

(1) Victory.--The word more commonly rendered "salvation," as, indeed, in next verse.

Verse 1. - O sing unto the Lord a new song (comp. Psalm 96, which opens similarly). The faithful and wise steward is ever bringing out of his treasures things which are at once old and "new." For he hath done marvellous things. The "marvellous things" which God has done for man constitute the first ground for praising him. These marvels may be either those of his ordinary providence, or special interpositions and deliverances. His right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory; rather, hath wrought salvation for him (see the Revised Version; and comp. Isaiah 59:16; Isaiah 63:5).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
A Psalm.
מִזְמ֡וֹר (miz·mō·wr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4210: Instrumental music, a poem set to notes

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

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

a new
חָ֭דָשׁ (ḥā·ḏāš)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2319: New

song,
שִׁ֣יר (šîr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7892: A song, singing

for
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

He has done
עָשָׂ֑ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

wonders;
נִפְלָא֣וֹת (nip̄·lā·’ō·wṯ)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural
Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful

His right hand
יְ֝מִינ֗וֹ (yə·mî·nōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3225: The right hand, side, the south

and holy
קָדְשֽׁוֹ׃ (qā·ḏə·šōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

arm
וּזְר֥וֹעַ (ū·zə·rō·w·a‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2220: The arm, the foreleg, force

have gained Him the victory.
הוֹשִֽׁיעָה־ (hō·wō·šî·‘āh-)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor


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