Psalm 96 - How To Praise God

The author of Psalm 96 was possibly David because this psalm closely resembles David's hymn of praise in 1 Chronicles 16:23-36 (notated below).   The author shares with us ways to praise God - whether that means singing, worshiping, telling others about God's Word,   bringing offerings to him, giving the Lord glory and living a holy life with him centered in your heart.

Psalm 96:1-4 - "Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2-Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. 3-Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. 4-For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods"

The psalmist sings out his praises to God, overwhelmed by all that God has done.  If we believe God is great, we cannot help telling others about him.  The best witnessing happens when our hearts are full of appreciation for what he has done.  God has chosen us to "declare ... his marvelous deeds among all peoples."  How well are you doing with telling others about God's love and his marvelous deeds?

1 Chronicles 16:23-36 / New International Version

²³ Sing to the Lord, all the earth;
    proclaim his salvation day after day.
²⁴ Declare his glory among the nations,
    his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

²⁵ For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
    he is to be feared above all gods.
²⁶ For all the gods of the nations are idols,
    but the Lord made the heavens.
²⁷ Splendor and majesty are before him;
    strength and joy are in his dwelling place.

²⁸ Ascribe to the Lord, O families of nations,
    ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
²⁹ Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
    bring an offering and come before him.
Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.
³⁰     Tremble before him, all the earth!
    The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.

³¹ Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad;
    let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!”
³² Let the sea resound, and all that is in it;
    let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them!
³³ Let the trees of the forest sing,
    let them sing for joy before the Lord,
    for he comes to judge the earth.

³⁴ Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
    his love endures forever.
³⁵ Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior;
    gather us and deliver us from the nations,
that we may give thanks to your holy name,
    and glory in your praise.”
³⁶ Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,
    from everlasting to everlasting.

Then all the people said “Amen” and “Praise the Lord.”