New International Version For the director of music. A song. A psalm. Shout for joy to God, all the earth! New Living Translation Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth! English Standard Version Shout for joy to God, all the earth; Berean Standard Bible For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! Berean Literal Bible For the one directing. A Song. A Psalm. Shout to God, all the earth! King James Bible To the chief Musician, A Song or Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: New King James Version To the Chief Musician. A Song. A Psalm. Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! New American Standard Bible For the music director. A Song. A Psalm. Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; NASB 1995 For the choir director. A Song. A Psalm. Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; NASB 1977 Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Legacy Standard Bible For the choir director. A Song. A Psalm. Make a loud shout to God, all the earth; Amplified Bible To the Chief Musician. A Song. A Psalm. Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Berean Annotated Bible For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God {Elohim}, all the earth! Christian Standard Bible For the choir director. A song. A psalm. Let the whole earth shout joyfully to God! Holman Christian Standard Bible For the choir director. A song. A psalm. Shout joyfully to God, all the earth! American Standard Version For the Chief Musician. A Song, a Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all the earth: Contemporary English Version Tell everyone on this earth to shout praises to God! English Revised Version For the Chief Musician. A Song, a Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all the earth: GOD'S WORD® Translation [For the choir director; a song; a psalm.] Shout happily to God, all the earth! Good News Translation Praise God with shouts of joy, all people! International Standard Version Shout praise to God all the earth! NET Bible For the music director; a song, a psalm. Shout out praise to God, all the earth! New Heart English Bible [For the Chief Musician. A song. A Psalm.] Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth. Webster's Bible Translation To the chief Musician, A Song or Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all ye lands: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! World English Bible For the Chief Musician. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTO THE OVERSEER. A SONG. A PSALM. Shout to God, all the earth. Berean Literal Bible For the one directing. A Song. A Psalm. Shout to God, all the earth! Young's Literal Translation To the Overseer. -- A Song, a Psalm. Shout ye to God, all the earth. Smith's Literal Translation To the overseer; a song of chanting. Shout ye for joy to God, all the earth: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleUnto the end, a canticle of a psalm of the resurrection. Shout with joy to God, all the earth, Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For the leader. A song; a psalm. New Revised Standard Version Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMAKE a joyful noise unto God, all lands. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Praise God, all the Earth! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the Leader. A Song, a Psalm. Shout unto God, all the earth; Brenton Septuagint Translation For the end, a Song of Psalm of resurrection. Shout unto God, all the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Make a Joyful Noise1For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! 2Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.… Cross References For the choirmaster. Psalm 4:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer. Psalm 5:1 For the choirmaster, to be accompanied by flutes. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning. A song. Psalm 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Psalm 48:1 A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. A Psalm. Psalm 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! Psalm 92:1 A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, Make a joyful noise to God, Psalm 95:1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! Psalm 100:1 A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Psalm 98:4 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! all the earth! 1 Chronicles 16:23 Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day. Psalm 96:1 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. Psalm 67:3-4 Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. / Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah Isaiah 12:6 Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 42:10 Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. Psalm 47:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout unto God with a voice of triumph. Psalm 81:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. Treasury of Scripture Make a joyful noise to God, all you lands: A. Psalm 81:1 To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph. Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. Psalm 95:1,2 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation… Psalm 98:4 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. all ye lands [heb. Psalm 96:1 O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth. Psalm 117:1,2 O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people… Psalm 150:6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD. Jump to Previous Chief Choirmaster Cry Director Earth Glad Joy Joyful Joyfully Lands Music Musician Music-Maker Noise Psalm Psalm&Gt Shout SongJump to Next Chief Choirmaster Cry Director Earth Glad Joy Joyful Joyfully Lands Music Musician Music-Maker Noise Psalm Psalm&Gt Shout SongPsalm 66 1. David exhorts to praise God5. observe his great works 8. to bless him for his gracious benefits 12. He vows for himself reverent service to God 16. He declares God's special goodness to himself For the choirmaster. Israel’s worship was ordered for the gathered people of God, with appointed leaders directing singing and instruments in the temple. The psalm’s placement under the choirmaster shows that its praise was intended to be proclaimed publicly, joining individual faith to the worship of the covenant community. Psa 4:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.… A song. The designation as a song gave Israel a fitting way to remember God’s works, confess His greatness, and unite many voices in praise. The joyful tone of Psalm 66 suits a congregation celebrating God’s mighty deliverance. Psa 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah.… A Psalm. Psalm 66 calls God’s people to recount His acts in history, especially His preservation and redemption of Israel. The movement from corporate praise to personal testimony teaches that God’s saving deeds demand both public worship and individual gratitude. Psa 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom.… Make a joyful noise to God, God is worthy of vigorous, unrestrained praise. Joyful worship rises not merely from favorable circumstances but from God’s sovereign power, His righteous rule, and His faithfulness to save His people. Psa 95:1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout… all the earth! The summons reaches beyond Israel to every nation and people. God’s rule over creation and His acts of judgment and salvation establish His rightful claim upon the worship of the whole world. The universal praise anticipated here points forward to the day when every knee will bow before the Lord and every tongue will confess His lordship. 1Ch 16:23 Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation… Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure of the Psalm, to whom the joyful noise is directed. This reflects His sovereignty and worthiness of praise. 2. All the Earth Represents all of creation, indicating that the call to worship is universal and inclusive of all people and nations. 3. Psalmist The author of the Psalm, traditionally attributed to David, who calls for this universal praise. 4. Israel While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of the Psalm often reflects the experiences and worship practices of the nation of Israel. 5. Worship Event The act of making a joyful noise is a form of worship, suggesting a communal and celebratory gathering. Teaching Points Universal Call to WorshipThe verse emphasizes that worship is not limited to a specific group but is a call to all creation. This challenges believers to see worship as a global and inclusive act. Joyful Expression in Worship Making a joyful noise suggests that worship should be vibrant and enthusiastic. Believers are encouraged to express their joy in God openly and wholeheartedly. God's Worthiness of Praise The call to make a joyful noise underscores God's greatness and worthiness. Reflect on God's attributes and deeds as reasons for joyful worship. Community in Worship The verse implies a communal aspect of worship, encouraging believers to gather together in praise, fostering unity and shared joy. Reflecting on Creation's Praise Consider how all of creation praises God, and find ways to join in this universal chorus through personal and corporate worship. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 66:1?2. How can we "shout for joy" to God in our daily lives? 3. What does Psalm 66:1 teach about expressing gratitude and praise to God? 4. How does Psalm 66:1 connect with other scriptures on worship and praise? 5. In what ways can our community collectively "shout for joy" to the Lord? 6. How can Psalm 66:1 inspire our personal worship and prayer practices today? 7. What does "Shout for joy to God, all the earth" imply about God's relationship with creation? 8. How does Psalm 66:1 reflect the theme of worship in the Bible? 9. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 66? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 66? What Does Psalm 66:1 Mean For the choirmaster.- The heading reminds us that God values order and leadership in corporate worship. Just as “Chenaniah…was instructor in charge of the music” (1 Chronicles 15:22), this psalm was placed into the hands of a skilled director so the congregation could praise with excellence. - It also signals that what follows is not private musings but public truth for God’s people. When King Hezekiah “stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres” (2 Chronicles 29:25), he was echoing this same intentionality. - The phrase confirms the reliability of Scripture: real people, real history, real worship—preserved for every generation. A song. - God’s people don’t merely recite facts; they sing them. From the Red Sea victory (“Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD,” Exodus 15:1) to Paul’s counsel (“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,” Ephesians 5:19), song has always carried truth into the heart. - Because the Word is literally true, its music is not sentimentality but proclamation. Each melody is a confession: “The LORD is my strength and my song” (Psalm 118:14). - Singing welds doctrine to delight, turning theology into thanksgiving. A Psalm. - The term signals inspired poetry, a Spirit-breathed hymnbook. Jesus Himself quotes “the Book of Psalms” as authoritative (Luke 20:42), underscoring its literal truth. - David calls his final words “the oracle of the man exalted by the Most High” (2 Samuel 23:1), teaching us to read every psalm—including this one—as God’s voice through human lips. - In Acts 1:20 Peter treats the Psalter as prophecy. We, too, can lean on its unbreakable promises. Make a joyful noise to God, - This is a command, not a suggestion. Joyful praise is the fitting response to the living God. “Rejoice in the Lord always” (Philippians 4:4) echoes the same imperative. - “Noise” implies enthusiasm. Psalm 33:3 urges, “Play skillfully with a shout of joy.” Worship that is half-hearted contradicts the literal call of Scripture. - The focus is “to God.” Our aim is vertical, turning every emotion God-ward in gratitude and awe. all the earth! - The scope is universal. Psalm 96:1 repeats, “Sing to the LORD, all the earth.” Salvation’s invitation stretches from Eden to the new creation. - Isaiah 45:22 records God saying, “Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth,” and Revelation 7:9 shows the fulfillment—“a great multitude…from every nation.” - The verse underlines God’s missionary heartbeat. Because the gospel is true for everyone, every corner of the planet is summoned to sing. summary Psalm 66:1 is a divinely inspired call for organized, heartfelt, worldwide praise. Directed by capable leaders, carried on the wings of song, grounded in the unerring words of Scripture, and bursting with joyful enthusiasm, the entire earth is invited—and commanded—to lift a victorious shout to the one true God. (1) Make a joyful noise.—Better, sing aloud, or shout.All ye lands.—The margin is better. Verse 1. - Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands; literally, all the earth - an invitation to the whole world to join in the joy of Israel, wherein they too are interested (comp. Psalm 60:2, 5).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew For the choirmaster.לַ֭מְנַצֵּחַ (lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5329: To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent A Song. שִׁ֣יר (šîr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7892: A song, singing A Psalm. מִזְמ֑וֹר (miz·mō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4210: Instrumental music, a poem set to notes Make a joyful noise הָרִ֥יעוּ (hā·rî·‘ū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7321: To mar, to split the ears, shout to God, לֵ֝אלֹהִים (lê·lō·hîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the earth! הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Additonal Resources Psalm 66:1 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 66:1 Bible Gateway Psalm 66:1 Bible.com Psalm 66:1 NIV |
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