Psalms 135:3 bbe — Give praise to Jah, for he is good: make melody to his name, for it is pleasing.

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"Give praise to Jah, for he is good: make melody to his name, for it is pleasing."

— Psalms 135:3, Bible in Basic English

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“Praise the Lord; for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.”
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Psalms 135 — Context

Let the Lord be praised. O you servants of the Lord, give praise to the name of the Lord.

You who are in the house of the Lord, and in the open spaces of the house of our God,

Give praise to Jah, for he is good: make melody to his name, for it is pleasing.

For the Lord has taken Jacob for himself, and Israel for his property.

I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is greater than all other gods.

The Lord has done whatever was pleasing to him, in heaven, and on the earth, in the seas and in all the deep waters.

Psalms 135:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 135:3 say?

Psalms 135:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Give praise to Jah, for he is good: make melody to his name, for it is pleasing.”

Where is Psalms 135:3 in the Bible?

Psalms 135:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 135, verse 3.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 135:3.

What translation should I read Psalms 135:3 in?

Psalms 135:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 135:3?

Psalms 135:3 reads (BBE): “Give praise to Jah, for he is good: make melody to his name, for it is pleasing.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 135:3 bbe — Give praise to Jah, for he is good: make melody to his name, for it is pleasing.

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