Isaiah 12:5
Sing praise to the name of the Lord; for he has done great things: declare this in all the earth.
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.
In Context
6Exalt and rejoice, ye that dwell in Zion: for the Holy One of Israel is exalted in the midst of her.
Cross References
Exodus 15:1Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song to God, and spoke, saying, 1 Let us sing to the Lord, for he is very greatly glorified: 1 Horse and rider he has thrown into the sea. 1
Psalms 68:32And this shall please God more than a young calf 1 Having horns and hoofs. 1
Psalms 98:1A Psalm of David. 1 The Lord reigns—let the people rage; 1 It is he that sits upon the cherubs, let the earth be moved. 1
Isaiah 40:9O thou that bringest glad tidings to Zion, go up on the high mountain; lift up thy voice with strength, thou that bringest glad tidings to Jerusalem; lift it up, fear not; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 12:5-6
A Song of Praise. ( b. c. 740.) 4 And in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord , call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted. 5 Sing unto the Lord ; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth. 6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. This is the second part of this evangelical song, and to the same purport with the former; there believers stir up themselves to praise God, here… Read the whole commentary →