Psalms 147:2

Psalms 147:1 akjv — Praise you the LORD: for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.

American King James Version

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

— Psalms 147:1, American King James Version

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Psalms 147:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.”
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ASV
“Praise ye Jehovah; For it is good to sing praises unto our God; For it is pleasant, andpraise is comely. ”
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WEB
“Praise Yah, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him.”
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NET
“Praise the LORD, for it is good to sing praises to our God! Yes, praise is pleasant and appropriate!”
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DRB
“Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem: praise thy God, O Sion.”
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BBE
“Give praise to the Lord; for it is good to make melody to our God; praise is pleasing and beautiful.”
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KJVA
“Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.”
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Psalms 147 — Context

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

The LORD does build up Jerusalem: he gathers together the outcasts of Israel.

He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.

He tells the number of the stars; he calls them all by their names.

Psalms 147:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 147:1 say?

Psalms 147:1 in the American King James Version reads: “ Praise you the LORD: for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. ”

Where is Psalms 147:1 in the Bible?

Psalms 147:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 147, verse 1.

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 147:1.

What translation should I read Psalms 147:1 in?

Psalms 147:1 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 147:1?

Psalms 147:1 reads (AKJV): “ Praise you the LORD: for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. ” 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 147:1 akjv — Praise you the LORD: for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.

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Psalms 147 — Context

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