Psalms 98:4

4 Sing with joy unto the LORD, all the earth; lift up thy voice and rejoice and sing praises.

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 saving health; he has openly showed his righteousness in the sight of the Gentiles.

3 He has remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the saving health of our God.

4 Sing with joy unto the LORD, all the earth; lift up thy voice and rejoice and sing praises.

5 Sing praises unto the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the voice of a song.

6 With trumpets and the sound of the shofar make a joyful noise before the LORD, the King.