Psalms 146:2 web — While I live, I will praise Yahweh. I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist.

World English Bible

"While I live, I will praise Yahweh. I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist."

— Psalms 146:2, World English Bible

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KJV
“While I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.”
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ASV
“While I live will I praise Jehovah: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being. ”
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NET
“I will praise the LORD as long as I live! I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist!”
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DRB
“The Lord buildeth up Jerusalem: he will gather together the dispersed of Israel.”
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BBE
“While I have breath I will give praise to the Lord: I will make melody to my God while I have my being.”
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KJVA
“While I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.”
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Psalms 146 — Context

Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh, my soul.

While I live, I will praise Yahweh. I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist.

Don't put your trust in princes, each a son of man in whom there is no help.

His spirit departs, and he returns to the earth. In that very day, his thoughts perish.

Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in Yahweh, his God:

Psalms 146:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 146:2 say?

Psalms 146:2 in the World English Bible reads: “While I live, I will praise Yahweh. I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist.”

Where is Psalms 146:2 in the Bible?

Psalms 146:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 146, verse 2.

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 146:2.

What translation should I read Psalms 146:2 in?

Psalms 146:2 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 146:2?

Psalms 146:2 reads (WEB): “While I live, I will praise Yahweh. I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist.” 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.

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