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Psalm 98: Cantate Domino

Book of Common Prayer (1979), page 727. In the 30-day Psalter it is read on day 19, at Evening Prayer.

1

Sing to the LORD a new song, *

for he has done marvelous things.

2

With his right hand and his holy arm *

has he won for himself the victory.

3

The LORD has made known his victory; *

his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations.

4

He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, *

and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.

5

Shout with joy to the LORD, all you lands; *

lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.

6

Sing to the LORD with the harp, *

with the harp and the voice of song.

7

With trumpets and the sound of the horn *

shout with joy before the King, the LORD.

8

Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, *

the lands and those who dwell therein.

9

Let the rivers clap their hands, *

and let the hills ring out with joy before the LORD,

when he comes to judge the earth.

10

In righteousness shall he judge the world *

and the peoples with equity.

When it is appointed