Psalms

PSALM 100^*

Processional Hymn

1A psalm of thanksgiving.

Shout joyfully to the LORD, all you lands;

2serve the LORD with gladness;

come before him with joyful song.

3^*Know that the LORD is God,

he made us, we belong to him,

we are his people, the flock he shepherds.^a

4Enter his gates with thanksgiving,

his courts with praise.

Give thanks to him, bless his name;^b

5good indeed is the LORD,

His mercy endures forever,

his faithfulness lasts through every generation.

* [Psalm 100] A hymn inviting the people to enter the Temple courts with thank offerings for the God who created them.

* [100:3] Although the people call on all the nations of the world to join in their hymn, they are conscious of being the chosen people of God.

a. [100:3] Ps 23:1; 95:7; Mi 7:14; Is 64:7.

b. [100:4–5] Ps 106:1; 107:1; 118:1; 136:1; 138:8; Jer 33:11.