Psalms 147:1

Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 147:1

BSB
Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him!
AKJV
Praise you the LORD: for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
CPDV
Alleluia. Praise the Lord, because the psalm is good. Delightful and beautiful praise shall be for our God.
ERV
Praise ye the LORD; for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is comely.
NHEB
Praise the LORD, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him.
SMT
Praise ye Jah: for it is good to play on the harp to our God; for it is pleasant: praise is becoming.

Commentary for Psalms 147:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 147:1
Summary
Praising God is good and aesthetically fitting
Event
Invitation to praise
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Praise