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Psalms 96:12

Psalms 96:13 net — before the LORD, for he comes! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in accordan…

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"before the LORD, for he comes! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in accordance with his justice."

— Psalms 96:13, NET Bible

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Psalms 96 — Context

10

Say among the nations,“The LORD reigns! The world is established, it cannot be moved. He judges the nations fairly.”

11

Let the sky rejoice, and the earth be happy! Let the sea and everything in it shout!

12

Let the fields and everything in them celebrate! Then let the trees of the forest shout with joy

13

before the LORD, for he comes! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in accordance with his justice.

Psalms 96:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 96:13 say?
Psalms 96:13 in the NET Bible reads: “before the LORD, for he comes! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in accordance with his justice.”
Where is Psalms 96:13 in the Bible?
Psalms 96:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 96, verse 13.
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 96:13.
What translation should I read Psalms 96:13 in?
Psalms 96:13 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 96:13?
Psalms 96:13 reads (NET): “before the LORD, for he comes! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in accordance with his justice.” 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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