What does the Bible say about singing new songs?

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The Bible calls God’s people to sing new songs in joyful response to his mighty works, saving mercy, righteous reign, and the redemption accomplished through Christ. Psalms 96 and 98 summon all the earth to worship the Lord because he has revealed his salvation and will judge the world in righteousness. Psalm 40:3 presents a new song as the grateful testimony of one delivered by God, drawing others to trust him. Psalm 33 teaches that such praise should be skillful, wholehearted, and grounded in God’s faithful word and sovereign rule. In Revelation 5:9, the redeemed sing a new song to the Lamb, celebrating his blood-bought people from every nation.