Psalms 96:9 - Exposition

O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness . This is generally explained as "holiday attire." or "in vestments suited to holy service," but may include, besides vestments, the other material accessories of Divine worship. Fear before him, all the earth; or, tremble before him (comp. Psalms 97:4 ). The fear of God is constantly inculcated by the psalmists, not only as "the beginning of wisdom" ( Psalms 111:10 ), but as required of every man during his whole life ( Psalms 19:9 ; Psalms 34:9 ; Psalms 40:3 ; Psalms 64:9 ; Psalms 86:11 ; Psalms 119:63 , etc.).