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The Analysis-Psalm 96 A Psalm of Praise When analyzing a psalm of praise it is important to keep in mind that Psalms are poetry; and therefore do follow some of the rules of poetry. There are usually identifiable elements and structures in a Psalm similar to that ....

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.... everybody else, it is very evident in Psalm 96:4 " For Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. We can see by the quotation that God is definitely elevated and exalted among all others. Direction of Focus-Keeping in accordance with Ryken's text, the author of Psalm 96 gets the reader to focus all of his attention on God and the grace of God and the workings of God. When looking at Psalm 96:7-10 it gets the reader to really see the power and grace of God, and that he really is all powerful, everlasting, and omnipotent. Declarative Vs Descriptive Praise According to the Ryken text these are the two main types ....