Psalm chapter 100
English Standard Version
1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! 3Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! 5 For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.
New International Version
1A psalm. For giving grateful praise. Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. 2Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
3Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his ; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. 5For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
New American Standard Bible
1 Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. 2Serve the Lord with jubilation; Come before Him with rejoicing. 3Know that the Lord Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 4Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And His courtyards with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. 5For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting And His faithfulness is to all generations.
Christian Standard Bible
1A psalm of thanksgiving. Let the whole earth shout triumphantly to God! 2Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3Acknowledge that the Lord is God. He made us, and we are his — his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name. 5For the Lord is good, and his faithful love endures forever; his faithfulness, through all generations.
New Living Translation
1Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! 2Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. 3Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. 5For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
King James Version
New King James Version
1{ A Psalm of Thanksgiving.} Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! 2Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. 3Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. 5For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations.
What does Psalm chapter 100 mean?
This psalm presents themes common in worship songs and hymns even today. Psalms 95—100, along with Psalm 93 are considered "royal psalms," calling on all people to honor God according to His divine status.The psalm opens with a command for the entire world to honor God. Even though God chose the nation of Israel for special purposes, His love extends to everyone (John 3:16). So, too, does proof of His existence make itself available to all people (Psalm 19:1; Romans 1:18–20). Knowing who God is, and what He has done, should inspire those who love Him to respond with enthusiastic praise (Psalm 100:1–2).
The second part of this short song worships God for His faithful love. Verse 5 uses the Hebrew root word he'sed, referring to a constant, loyal, deep love. As Creator (Genesis 1:1), God is even more deserving of our obedience and praise (Psalm 100:3–5).
