KJV ORIGINAL
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let the heavens celebrate with joy, and let the earth be filled with gladness; let the ocean roar with praise, along with everything that lives in it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling on all of creation - sky, land, and sea - to join together in joyful celebration and praise.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during Israel's temple worship period, when the people would gather to celebrate God's reign over all creation. The imagery reflects the Hebrew understanding that all of nature participates in worship, not just humans. This particular verse comes from a section calling all nations and creation to recognize God's sovereignty.
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