Psalm 98:8
ESV
Let the rivers clap their hands; let the hills sing for joy together
NIV
Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy;
NASB
May the rivers clap their hands, May the mountains sing together for joy
CSB
Let the rivers clap their hands; let the mountains shout together for joy
NLT
Let the rivers clap their hands in glee! Let the hills sing out their songs of joy
KJV
Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together
NKJV
Let the rivers clap their hands; Let the hills be joyful together before the Lord,
What does Psalm 98:8 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 98, verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 98:4–9 calls on everyone in the world to celebrate God with music and instruments. Likewise, nature itself should express worship of the Lord. These praises anticipate God coming to judge the world and establish His perfect justice (Revelation 20:4).
God has proven His glory through amazing miracles. He has accomplished salvation by His own power, honoring His loyal love for the nation of Israel. Every nation, including the Gentiles, can see what the Lord has done. All people should respond to this with praise and worship, using every type of instrument. Nature itself will echo praises of God. These celebrations look forward to God returning to earth, bringing justice and righteous judgment.