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O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
O sing — Upon this new and great occasion, not the removal of the ark, but the coming of the Messiah.
2.
Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
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Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
4.
For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
Gods — The gods of the nations, as the next verse expounds it.
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For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
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Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Before him — In his presence.
7.
Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
8.
Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.
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O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
Beauty — Cloathed with all the gifts and graces, which are necessary in God's worship.
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Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
Reigneth — God hath now set up his kingdom in the world.
Established — The nations of the world shall by the means of it enjoy an established and lasting peace.
11.
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.
12.
Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
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Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
Before — At the presence and approach of their Lord and Maker.
Cometh — To set up his throne among all the nations of the earth.