Psalms 98:8
Let the rivers clap their hands; let the mountains be joyful together,
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together
In Context
7Let the sea roar, with all that filleth it; the world, with those that dwell therein.
Cross References
Psalms 47:1“To the chief musician, a psalm for the sons of Korach.” (47:2) All ye people, clap your hands; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
Psalms 65:13(65:14) The meadows are clothed with flocks, and the valleys are enveloped with corn: men shout for joy, [yea,] they also sing.
Psalms 89:13(89:14) Thine is the powerful arm, with might: strong is thy hand, and exalted is thy right hand.
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 98:5-9
An Invitation to Praise. 4 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord , all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. 5 Sing unto the Lord with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm. 6 With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the Lord , the King. 7 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. 8 Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together 9 Before the Lord ; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall… Read the whole commentary →