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A song of praise.
1 Sing a new song* to the LORD,
because he has done amazing things!
His powerful and holy right arm†
has brought him another victory.
2 The LORD showed the nations his power to save.
He showed them his goodness.
3 He has kept his promise of love and loyalty to the people of Israel.
People everywhere have seen our God’s power to save.
4 Everyone on earth, shout with joy to the LORD.
Start singing happy songs of praise!
5 Praise the LORD with harps.
Yes, praise him with music from the harps.
6 Blow the pipes and horns,
and shout for joy to the LORD our King!
7 Let the sea and everything in it,
the earth and all who live in it shout his praise!
8 Rivers, clap your hands!
All together now, mountains sing out!
9 Sing before the LORD
because he is coming to judge the world.
He will rule the world fairly.
He will rule the people with goodness.
* 98:1 new song Whenever God did a new and wonderful thing for his people, they would write a new song about it. † 98:1 holy right arm This pictures God as a warrior-king. The right arm symbolizes his power and authority. “Holy” may refer to the special cleansing and dedication that Israelites performed before going into battle.