Psalms 96:12 kjv — Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice

King James Version

"Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice"

— Psalms 96:12, King James Version

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Psalms 96 — Context

9

O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.

10

Say among the heathen that the Lord reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.

11

Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.

12

Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice

13

Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

Psalms 96:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 96:12 say?
Psalms 96:12 in the King James Version reads: “Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice”
Where is Psalms 96:12 in the Bible?
Psalms 96:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 96, verse 12.
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 96:12.
What translation should I read Psalms 96:12 in?
Psalms 96:12 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 96:12?
Psalms 96:12 reads (KJV): “Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice” 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.
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