Psalms 66:4
Psalms 66:4
“All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →The whole earth will worship and sing praises to God's name.
Context
The psalm envisions a day when all creation will bow before God's throne in unified worship.
What Does Psalms 66:4 Mean?
This verse declares a future reality: the entire earth—all nations, all peoples—will eventually worship God. It is expressed as certainty, not hope. Worship and song become the universal response to God's authority.
Singing to God's name emphasizes that they will praise His character, His revealed identity. The repetition—shall sing unto thee, they shall sing to thy name—underscores the inevitability and completeness of this universal worship.
In the Original Language
Selah — a musical interlude, likely signaling a pause or emphasis.