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Psalms Chapter 150 (JPS)

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Psalm 150 – Praise Him With Trumpet, Harp, and Cymbals
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1 Hallelujah. Praise G-d in His sanctuary; praise Him in the firmament of His power.

2 Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him according to His abundant greatness.

3 Praise Him with the blast of the horn; praise Him with the psaltery and harp.

4 Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; praise Him with stringed instruments and the pipe.

5 Praise Him with the loud-sounding cymbals; praise Him with the clanging cymbals.

6 Let every thing that hath breath praise HaShem. Hallelujah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Psalm 150 a fitting close to the book of Psalms?
As the final psalm, it's an all-out call to praise, listing instruments used in worship: trumpet, psaltery, harp, timbrel, stringed instruments, and cymbals (vv.3-5).
What does the closing verse call for?
V.6 calls, "Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD," a universal call extending praise to every living creature.
Where is God to be praised, according to verse 1?
V.1 says, "Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power," naming both his earthly dwelling and the heavens as places of worship. Compare Psalms 145:21.

Today's Verse

The proud have forged a lie against me: With my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.

Psalms 119:69 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

Psalms 150:6 gives the book's final command: let everything that hath breath praise the LORD, echoing the vow of Psalms 145:21 to bless his name forever.