Psalms 98:4

4 Shout to the LORD with joy, everyone on earth. Burst into joyful songs and make music.

Psalms 98:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 98:4

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth
That is, all the inhabitants of the earth, as the Targum, to whom the joyful sound of the Gospel comes; (See Gill on Psalms 95:1),

make a loud noise, rejoice, and sing praise;
exalt and extend the voice to the highest pitch, in the most musical and melodious strains; this heap of words is used to express the intenseness of mind, vehemency of affection, and strength of spirit and exceeding greatness of joy, with which the Lord should be praised for his great and marvellous works.

Psalms 98:4 In-Context

2 The LORD has made known his power to save. He has shown the nations that he does what is right.

3 He has shown his faithful love to the people of Israel. People from one end of the earth to the other have seen that our God has saved us.

4 Shout to the LORD with joy, everyone on earth. Burst into joyful songs and make music.

5 Make music to the LORD with the harp. Sing and make music with the harp.

6 Blow the trumpets. Give a blast on the ram's horn. Shout to the LORD with joy. He is the King.