Psalms 150
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Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.
2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.
3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.
4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.
6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.
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Psalm 150:1-6
Let Everything Praise the Lord
1Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens!
2Praise him for his mighty deeds;
praise him according to his excellent greatness!
3Praise him with trumpet sound;
praise him with lute and harp!
4Praise him with tambourine and dance;
praise him with strings and pipe!
5Praise him with sounding cymbals;
praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
6Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
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Psalm 150:1-6
Psalm 150
1Praise the Lord.
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens.
2Praise him for his acts of power;
praise him for his surpassing greatness.
3Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,
praise him with the harp and lyre,
4praise him with timbrel and dancing,
praise him with the strings and pipe,
5praise him with the clash of cymbals,
praise him with resounding cymbals.
6Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord.
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Commentary
Prescription for Praise
Where? God doesn’t want us to limit our praise to one place. Yes, we are to praise Him in the place of worship. We should also praise Him in the open air, close to the natural wonders which He has given us. Praise is not a formality. It is a response.
Why? God wants us to reconsider His greatness and power. This is what brings us to the realization that we are not self-sufficient. God is bigger than us, and we are dependent upon Him. God alone is supreme, and wholly able.
How? When the psalmist planned his praise, he turned to celebration, like a dance, using a whole assortment of instruments, expressions, and styles. One is not enough. This echoes the “sing a new song” theme found in other psalms. Varying our methods of praise and expression avoids letting our praise settle into a ritual. God wants us to be alive with praise.
Who? Me, regardless of worries, challenges, or circumstances. Like Paul, we shall rejoice in all things. This is a universal prescription, for all who breathe. Let’s let God lift us above this dull world by focusing our worship upon Him.
Art Kharns
Musician, Simi Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church, California, USA
