Psalms 96:11
Let the heavens be glad
What it says
The heavens and earth are called to be glad, while the sea and all it contains resound.
What it is doing
This verse begins creation's response to the LORD's coming.
In context
1Sing to the LORD a new song; 2Sing to the LORD, bless His name; 3Declare His glory among the nations, 4For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; 5For all the gods of the nations are idols, 6Splendor and majesty are before Him; 7Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, 8Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; 9Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; 10Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” 11Let the heavens be glad 12Let the fields exult, 13will sing for joy before the LORD,