Psalms 96:13

In fact, let everything that stands before the Lord sing praises, for he is coming, coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with fairness, and the nations with his truth.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

12Let the fields and everything there celebrate; let all the trees in the forest sing for joy.

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Cross References

Psalms 50:3Our God arrives, and does not stay quiet. Fire flames before him, burning everything up; a violent storm rages around him.

Psalms 96:10Tell the nations, “The Lord is in charge!” The world is held together firmly—it cannot be broken apart. He will judge everyone fairly.

Isaiah 2:4The Lord will decide the cases of the nations; he will settle arguments between nations. They will hammer their swords and turn them into plow blades, and their spears into pruning hooks. Nations will not fight against each other anymore; they will no longer learn methods of warfare.

Malachi 3:1Look! I am sending my messenger, and he will prepare the way for me. The Lord you are seeking will suddenly arrive at his Temple. The messenger of the agreement you say is so happy with you is coming, says the Lord Almighty.

2 Thessalonians 1:10on the day when he comes to receive glory from his people, admired by all those who trust in him. This includes you because you were convinced about what we told you.

Titus 2:13as we look for the wonderful hope of the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 96:11-13

The Kingdom of Christ. 10 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. 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 13 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. We… Read the whole commentary →

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