Psalms 96:12
Let the field exult, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy,
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
In Context
11Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad: let the sea roar, with all that filleth it.
Cross References
Psalms 65:12(65:13) The pastures of the wilderness are dropping [with plenty]: and the hills are girt with gladness.
Isaiah 35:2It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice, yea, with joy and singing; the glory of the Lebanon shall be given unto it, the elegance of Carmel and Sharon; they indeed shall see the glory of the Lord, and the excellency of our God.
Isaiah 44:23Sing, O ye heavens; for the Lord hath done it; shout, ye lowest depths of the earth; break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein; for the Lord hath redeemed Jacob, and on Israel will he glorify himself.
Isaiah 55:12For in joy shall ye go out, and in peace shall ye be brought home: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
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 →