Psalms 66:1
For the end, a Psalm of David among the Hymns.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:
In Context
2God be merciful to us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us. Pause.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:23a Declare among the nations his glory, his wondrous deeds among all peoples.
Psalms 81:1A Psalm for Asaph. God stands in the assembly of gods; and in the midst of them will judge gods.
Psalms 96:1For David, when his land is established. The Lord reigns, let the earth exult, let many islands rejoice.
Psalms 100:1A Psalm of David. I will sing to thee, O Lord, of mercy and judgment; I will sing a psalm,
Psalms 150:6Let every thing that has breath praise the Lord.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 66:1
This is a thanksgiving-psalm, and it is of such a general use and application that we need not suppose it penned upon any particular occasion. All people are here called upon to praise God, I. For the general instances of his sovereign dominion and power in the whole creation, ver. 1-7 . II. For the special tokens of his favour to the church, his peculiar people, ver. 8-12 . And then, III. The psalmist praises God for his own experiences of his goodness to him in particular, especially in answering his prayers,… Read the whole commentary →