The psalmist again introduces his ideas using a stair-step structure: (A) call to praise God (95:1–2); (B) reasons for praising God (95:3–5); (A´) call to praise God (95:6); (B´) reasons for praising God (95:7a). He then alters his structure to challenge his readers to live godly lives (95:7b–11). In 95:1–2, the psalmist encourages Israel to praise God (in words and music)…
Baker Publishing Group, The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary, by Gary M. Burge