Psalms 100:1
Shout, all the earth, to the Lord.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
In Context
2Serve the Lord with gladness, approach him with ringing cries.
Cross References
Psalms 32:11Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, you righteous; and ring out your joy, all you upright in heart.
Psalms 47:5God is gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.
Psalms 66:4All the earth does homage to you, singing praises to you, singing praise to your name.” Selah
Psalms 68:32Sing to God, O you kingdoms of earth, make melody to the Lord. Selah
Psalms 98:4Shout, all the earth, to the Lord: break into cries and music.
Psalms 145:1I will exalt you, my God, O king: I will praise your name for ever 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 →