Psalm 98
Psalm 98 Meaning
Psalm 98 rejoices that God has made known His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations. All the earth is called to break into joyful song with harp and trumpet.
The sea roars, the rivers clap their hands, and the hills sing together before the LORD, who comes to judge the world with righteousness and equity.
Key verses from Psalm 98
“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.”
Psalm 98:1
“The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.”
Psalm 98:2
“Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.”
Psalm 98:4
“Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.”
Psalm 98:9
How Psalm 98 points to Jesus
The salvation God made known to the ends of the earth is Jesus. The carol 'Joy to the World' is drawn from this psalm, celebrating the King whose righteous reign makes all creation sing.