Psalms 100:1
A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
In Context
2Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.
Cross References
Psalms 32:11Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
Psalms 47:5God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn.
Psalms 66:4All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah
Psalms 68:32Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the Lord—Selah
Psalms 98:4Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises!
Psalms 145:1A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 100:1
It is with good reason that many sing this psalm very frequently in their religious assemblies, for it is very proper both to express and to excite pious and devout affections towards God in our approach to him in holy ordinances; and, if our hearts go along with the words, we shall make melody in it to the Lord. The Jews say it was penned to be sung with their thank-offerings; perhaps it was; but we say that as there is nothing in it peculiar to their economy so its beginning with a call to all lands to praise… Read the whole commentary →