23 Sing to Yahweh, all the earth!
Display his salvation from day to day. 24 Declare his glory among the nations,
and his marvelous works among all the peoples. 25 For great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised.
He also is to be feared above all gods. 26 For all the gods of the peoples are idols,
but Yahweh made the heavens. 27 Honor and majesty are before him.
Strength and gladness are in his place. 28 Ascribe to Yahweh, you relatives of the peoples,
ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength! 29 Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due to his name.
Bring an offering, and come before him.
Worship Yahweh in holy array. 30 Tremble before him, all the earth.
The world also is established that it can’t be moved. 31 Let the heavens be glad,
and let the earth rejoice!
Let them say among the nations, “Yahweh reigns!” 32 Let the sea roar, and its fullness!
Let the field exult, and all that is therein! 33 Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before Yahweh,
for he comes to judge the earth. 34 Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good,
for his loving kindness endures forever. 35 Say, “Save us, God of our salvation!
Gather us together and deliver us from the nations,
to give thanks to your holy name,
to triumph in your praise.” 36 Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel,
from everlasting even to everlasting.
All the people said, “Amen,” and praised Yahweh.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:23-36
Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:7-36
(Read 1 Chronicles 16:7-36)
Let God be glorified in our praises. Let others be edified and taught, that strangers to him may be led to adore him. Let us ourselves triumph and trust in God. Those that give glory to God's name are allowed to glory in it. Let the everlasting covenant be the great matter of our joy his people of old, be remembered by us with thankfulness to him. Show forth from day to day his salvation, his promised salvation by Christ. We have reason to celebrate that from day to day; for we daily receive the benefit, and it is a subject that can never be exhausted. In the midst of praises, we must not forget to pray for the servants of God in distress.