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Psalms 96:13

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 96:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Before Jehovah; for he cometh, For he cometh to judge the earth: He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with his truth. Psalm 97” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Before Jehovah; for he cometh, For he cometh to judge the earth: He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with his truth. Psalm 97
Psalms 96:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 96

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10Say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth: The world also is established that it cannot be moved: He will judge the peoples with equity.
11Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof;
12Let the field exult, and all that is therein; Then shall all the trees of the wood sing for joy
13Before Jehovah; for he cometh, For he cometh to judge the earth: He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with his truth. Psalm 97
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Before the Lord - This is altered from 1 Chronicles 16:0. The language there is simply, “Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the Lord, because he cometh to judge the earth.” The meaning here is, that all these things have occasion to praise the Lord whenever he appears; to rejoice in the presence of Him who has made them what they are. For he cometh - That is, he will come. He will manifest himself as a righteous judge. He will come to reign over the world, and there will be in his reign universal occasion for joy. The allusion would seem to be to some future time when God would come to reign among people; to dispense justice; to vindicate his people, and to…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Before - At the presence and approach of their Lord and Maker. Cometh - To set up his throne among all the nations of the earth. Next: Psalms Chapter 97”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he cometh: Psa 98:9; Isa 25:8, Isa 25:9; Mal 3:1, Mal 3:2; Th1 4:16-18; Th2 1:10; Ti2 4:8; Tit 2:13; Pe2 3:12-14; Rev 11:18, Rev 22:10 judge: Psa 96:10, Psa 67:4; Rev 19:11 Next: Psalms Chapter 97”
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