Psalms 147:7
Make songs of praise to the Lord; make melody to our God with instruments of music.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
In Context
6The Lord gives help to the poor in spirit; but he sends sinners down in shame.
Cross References
Exodus 15:20And Miriam, the woman prophet, the sister of Aaron, took an instrument of music in her hand; and all the women went after her with music and dances.
Psalms 68:32\68:31\Kings will give you offerings, they will come out of Egypt; from Pathros will come offerings of silver; Ethiopia will be stretching out her hands to God.
Psalms 95:1O come, let us make songs to the Lord; sending up glad voices to the Rock of our salvation.
Psalms 107:21Let men give praise to the Lord for his mercy, and for the wonders which he does for the children of men!
Matthew Henry on Psalms 147:2-12
A Call to Praise God; Reasons for Praise. 1 Praise ye the Lord : for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. 2 The Lord doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel. 3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. 4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. 6 The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground. 7… Read the whole commentary →