Read Psalms 100 in the King James Bible (opens in a new tab)
Psalm 100 calls every nation to joyful worship because the LORD alone is God and worthy of praise. It teaches that true thanksgiving is not mere emotion but an act of obedient approach—entering His presence with gladness, song, and gratitude. The psalm grounds worship in theology: God made us, we belong to Him, and His people are like sheep under His faithful care. It points away from self-rule and reminds us that we are not our own, so humility is the doorway to real joy. The chapter closes by declaring the unchanging character of God—His goodness, enduring mercy, and truth that remains through all generations.
Psalms 100:1 - 100:5
1 A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.
2 Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
3 Know ye that the Lord he [is] God: [it is] he [that] hath made us, and not we ourselves; [we are] his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, [and] into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, [and] bless his name.
5 For the Lord [is] good; his mercy [is] everlasting; and his truth [endureth] to all generations.