Psalms 150

Praise the Lord in His Sanctuary

¹Praise ye the LORD . Praise God in his sanctuary : praise him in the firmament of his power . ²Praise him for his mighty acts : praise him according to his excellent greatness .

Praise Him for His Mighty Deeds

³Praise him with the sound of the trumpet : praise him with the psaltery and harp . ⁴Praise him with the timbrel and dance : praise him with stringed instruments and organs . ⁵Praise him upon the loud cymbals : praise him upon the high sounding cymbals .

Praise Him with Instruments

⁶Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD . Praise ye the LORD .

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Insight

Psalms 150:1-2

The chapter opens with a call to praise God in His sanctuary, emphasizing the importance of worship in the community of believers. The sanctuary represents a place set apart for divine worship, where the congregation gathers to honor God.

This call to worship is not just a personal invitation but a communal one, highlighting the collective responsibility of the people to engage in praise.

Scripture references

Genesis 1:6Open this cross-reference in KJV.Psalms 19:1Open this cross-reference in KJV.Psalms 19:2Open this cross-reference in KJV.Psalms 29:9Open this cross-reference in KJV.