Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 66:1
Make a joyful noise unto God - literally, “Shout.” It is a call for exultation and praise.All ye lands - Margin, as in Hebrew, all the earth. The occasion was one that made universal exultation and praise proper. They who had been so deeply affected by the gracious interposition of God, could not but call on all the nations of the earth to unite with them in the expression of joy. The deliverance was so great that they wished all to rejoice with them (compare Luke 15:6, Luke 15:9); and the... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:2
Sing forth the honour of his Name; rather, the glory of his Name . Make his praise glorious ; or, recognize his glory in your praise of him; i . e . do not merely thank him for his kindness to you personally, but magnify him for his greatness and majesty. read more