Psalm 98:4
“Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.” All creation is invited to celebrate the Lord’s salvation with gladness.
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What does Psalm 98:4 mean?
Psalm 98 is the only psalm in the Bible whose title is simply “A Psalm,” with no author or historical occasion attached. It belongs to a group of songs in Book Four of the Psalms (Psalms 93 through 100) that celebrate the Lord reigning as King over the whole world. Israel sang this hymn in the temple to praise God for making his salvation and righteousness known not just to Israel, but in the sight of all nations.
What it means
After thanking God for his faithfulness to Israel in the first three verses, the writer widens the circle in verse 4: “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.” The invitation goes out to “all the earth,” showing that God’s rescue is good news for every nation. To “Make a joyful noise” describes the kind of glad shout people give when a king arrives in victory. The verse piles up expressions of gladness, calling the world to “make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.” Worship here is not quiet or held back; it is an open celebration of a good and righteous King.
Living it out
In everyday life, this verse frees us to worship God with full hearts, whether we have a trained singing voice or simply a grateful spirit. Singing in the car, at church on Sunday, or with family during the holidays is a way of joining the global chorus that honors Christ our King. Our Joy to the World design prints this exact KJV verse on unisex T-shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks.
Frequently asked
How is Psalm 98:4 connected to the Christmas carol ‘Joy to the World’? Hymn writer Isaac Watts wrote “Joy to the World” in 1719 as a Christian paraphrase of Psalm 98, celebrating Jesus as the King who comes to rule the earth.
Where else does the Bible say ‘make a joyful noise’? This well-known KJV phrase also appears in several other psalms of worship, including Psalm 66:1, Psalm 81:1, Psalm 95:1, and Psalm 100:1.