The Bible — notes and cross-references in Psalms | Interpretation and commentary to chapter 96

96:13^b judge

Psa. 9:8; Isa. 11:4; Acts 17:31; Rev. 19:11
96:13^a Before

Psa. 98:9
96:11^b Let

Psa. 98:7
96:11^a earth

Psa. 97:1
96:10^b judge

1 Sam. 2:10; Psa. 9:8; 67:4; 98:9
96:10¹ established

See note Psa. 93:1².
96:10^a reigns

Psa. 93:1
96:9¹ splendor

Or, adornment.
96:7^a Ascribe

Psa. 29:1
96:5^a gods

Dan. 5:4; 1 Cor. 8:5
96:4^a great

Psa. 48:1; 95:3; 135:5; 145:3; 1 John 4:4
96:3² peoples

The word peoples in vv. 3, 5, 7, 10, 13 indicates that people of every race and color will be judged by Christ in His reign over the nations (cf. Matt. 25:31-46).
96:3¹ nations

Verses 3-13 indicate that Jehovah as Christ will come to judge the earth, the world, and the peoples with righteousness and truth, and that He will reign over the nations.
96:1^b Sing

vv. 1-13; 1 Chron. 16:23-33
96:1^a new

Psa. 33:3