Joyfull Noise

Ps 33:3 Sing unto him a new song; Play skilfully with a loud noise.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary 33:1–3

33:1–3. These verses include the psalmist’s call to praise, in which he summoned the righteous to rejoice in the LORD because it is fitting. Praise is the natural response of God’s people for receiving His benefits. But their praise should be spontaneous and fresh—new mercies demand new songs (cf. a new song in 40:3; 96:1; 98:1; 144:9; 149:1). It should also be done well or skillfully. The best talent that a person has should be offered in praising Him.

Ps 66:1 Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:

The Bible Knowledge Commentary A. The Nation Praised God (66:1–12)

The nation praised God (66:1–12)

Verses 1–9 are addressed to the nations, and verses 10–12 are addressed to God. The psalmist called on nations everywhere to praise the Lord for His great deliverance of Israel.

66:1–4. All the earth, that is, everyone on it, was urged to praise the Lord by shouting (v. 1), singing (vv. 2, 4), and speaking (vv. 3–4). They were encouraged to be jubilant because of His awesome works (cf. v. 5), which resulted in His enemies cringing before His great … power.

Ps 81:1 Sing aloud unto God our strength: Make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary (81:1–2)

81:1–2. The psalmist called the congregation to sing aloud to the Lord their Strength (cf. 22:19; 28:7–8; 46:1; 59:9, 17; 118:14), and to praise Him with musical accompaniment.

Ps 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the Lord: Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.

Ps 95:2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, And make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary 95:1–2

95:1–2. The psalmist called the congregation to sing (cf. comments on 5:11) praises to the LORD. He is designated here as the Rock of our salvation, a figure of God’s provision of security by delivering His people. Apparently the congregation had experienced some such deliverance, for which they were to give thanksgiving.

Ps 98:4 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: Make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary 98:4–8

98:4–8. Anticipating the Lord’s final salvation of His people prompted the psalmist to call the earth (inhabitants in it; cf. 96:1; 97:1; 100:1) to rejoice before Him. Everyone should shout for joy (98:4a, 6b) and sing with various musical instruments before the LORD, the King (cf. 95:3; 99:4; and comments on 5:2). Even nature (including the sea rivers, and mountains; cf. 96:11–13) is called to resound and rejoice together.

Ps 100:1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary 100:1–2

100:1–2. Verses 1–3 include a call for praise and joyful service. People everywhere (all the earth; cf. 96:1; 97:1; 98:4) should shout … to the LORD; they are not to be subdued in their praise of Him. Moreover, they are to serve Him with gladness. This service, with joyful songs, may mean worship.