Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious.
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Say to God, "How awesome are Your works! Because of the greatness of Your power Your enemies will give feigned obedience to You.
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"All the earth will worship You, And will sing praises to You; They will sing praises to Your name." Selah.
Psalms 66:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 66:1 say?
Psalms 66:1 in the NASB reads: “Shout joyfully to God, all the earth;”
Where is Psalms 66:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 66:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 66, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 66:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 66:1 in?
Psalms 66:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 66:1?
Psalms 66:1 reads (NASB): “Shout joyfully to God, all the earth;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.