Psalms 135:3
Praise ye the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing praises unto His name, for it is pleasant.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
In Context
2Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.
4For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto Himself, and Israel for His own treasure.
Cross References
Psalms 33:1Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous, praise is comely for the upright.
Psalms 92:1(92-1) A Psalm, a Song. For the sabbath day. (92-2) It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto Thy name, O Most High;
Psalms 106:1Hallelujah. O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good; for His mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 118:1'O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good, for His mercy endureth for ever.'
Psalms 136:1O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good, for His mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 147:1Hallelujah; for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is comely.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 135:2-5
Majesty and Goodness of God. 1 Praise ye the Lord . Praise ye the name of the Lord ; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord . 2 Ye that stand in the house of the Lord , in the courts of the house of our God, 3 Praise the Lord ; for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant. 4 For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure. Here is, 1. The duty we are called to—to praise the Lord, to praise his name; praise him, and again praise him. We must not only thank… Read the whole commentary →