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Psalm 98

and its New Testament afterlife

12 places · 5 books

The chapter as it stands, read forward into the canon it would help write. Beside each verse, the New Testament places that quote, allude to, or echo it — follow any to read it in its own argument. The verse number opens its full reception dossier.

1

Sing to Yahweh a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand, and his holy arm, have worked salvation for him.

2

Yahweh has made known his salvation. He has openly shown his righteousness in the sight of the nations.

3

He has remembered his loving kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

4

Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all the earth! Burst out and sing for joy, yes, sing praises!

5

Sing praises to Yahweh with the harp, with the harp and the voice of melody.

6

With trumpets and sound of the ram’s horn, make a joyful noise before the King, Yahweh.

7

Let the sea roar with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell therein.

8

Let the rivers clap their hands. Let the mountains sing for joy together.

9

Let them sing before Yahweh, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.