Psalms 147:7
Sing songs of thanks to the Lord, and play on the lyre to our God.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
In Context
6The Lord lifts up the down-trodden, the wicked he brings to the ground.
Cross References
Psalms 68:32Sing to God, O you kingdoms of earth, make melody to the Lord. Selah
Psalms 95:1Come! Let us ring out our joy to the Lord, let us merrily shout to our rock of salvation.
Psalms 107:21Let them praise the Lord for his kindness, for his wonderful deeds for people.
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 →