Introduction

The final Psalm praising the LORD.

Verses
1Praise the LORD!
Praise God in his sanctuary!
Praise him in his heavens for his acts of power!
2Praise him for his mighty acts!
Praise him according to his excellent greatness!
3Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet!
Praise him with harp and lyre!
4Praise him with tambourine and dancing!
Praise him with stringed instruments and flute!
5Praise him with loud cymbals!
Praise him with resounding cymbals!
6Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!
Praise the LORD!

Questions

1. What should we praise God for?

v 1 and 2 ... Praise him in his heavens for his acts of power!
Praise him for his mighty acts!
Praise him according to his excellent greatness!

2. Which musical instruments help in praising the LORD?

v 3 to 5 ... the trumpet ... harp and lyre ... tambourine ... stringed instruments and flute ...  loud cymbals ...

3. Who should praise the LORD?

v 6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! ...

Summary Points

  • v 1 and 2 Praise the LORD for his mighty acts of power and his greatness
  • v 3 to 5 The LORD can be praised in various ways, wiith musical instruments and dance
  • v 6 Everything living should praise the LORD

 Timeline 1050 to 850 BC

The audio version uses Yahweh instead of LORD. This reflects the original Hebrew language.

Audio