Psalms 147:7
Respond to Yahweh with thanksgiving, Make melody to our God with the lyre.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
In Context
6Yahweh, relieveth the humbled! casting the lawless down to the earth.
Cross References
Exodus 15:20Then took Miriam the prophetess, sister of Aaron the timbrel in her hand,—and all the women came forth after her with timbrels and dances,
Psalms 68:32Ye kingdoms of the earth, sing unto God, Praise in song Adonay. [Selah.]
Psalms 95:1Come, let us make a joyful noise to Yahweh, Let us shout in triumph, to the rock of our salvation!
Psalms 107:21Let them give thanks to Yahweh for his lovingkindness, and for his wonderful dealings with the sons 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 →