4 Shout joyfully to the Lord , all the earth ; Break forth and sing for joy and sing praises . 5 Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre , With the lyre and the sound of melody . 6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn Shout joyfully before the King , the Lord . 7 Let the sea roar and all it contains , The world and those who dwell in it. 8 Let the rivers clap their hands , Let the mountains sing together for joy 9 Before the Lord , for He is coming to judge the earth ; He will judge the world with righteousness And the peoples with equity .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 98:4-9
Commentary on Psalm 98:4-9
(Read Psalm 98:4-9)
Let all the children of men rejoice in the setting up the kingdom of Christ, for all may benefit by it. The different orders of rational creatures in the universe, seem to be described in figurative language in the reign of the great Messiah. The kingdom of Christ will be a blessing to the whole creation. We expect his second coming to begin his glorious reign. Then shall heaven and earth rejoice, and the joy of the redeemed shall be full. But sin and its dreadful effects will not be utterly done away, till the Lord come to judge the world in righteousness. Seeing then that we look for such things, let us give diligence that we may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.