I. Introduction (Verse 1)
- The psalmist calls for a new song to the Lord.
- The Lord's marvelous deeds and victory are praised.
II. Singing praises to the Lord (Verses 2-3)
- The psalmist urges the people to sing to the Lord with joy.
- They are to sing and make music with musical instruments.
- The people are called to shout for joy and to revere the Lord.
III. The Lord's salvation and victory (Verses 4-6)
- The Lord's salvation is described as being made known to the nations.
- The Lord has revealed his righteousness and faithfulness.
- The psalmist declares that all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of the Lord.
- The people are called to celebrate the Lord's victory.
IV. Creation's response (Verses 7-9)
- The earth and the sea are called to make a joyful noise.
- The rivers and the mountains are called to clap their hands.
- The whole earth is called to sing praise to the Lord.
V. Conclusion (Verse 9)
- The Lord is coming to judge the earth.
- He will judge the world with righteousness and equity.