Let the Lord be praised. Give praise to God in his holy place: give him praise in the heaven of his power.
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Give him praise for his acts of power: give him praise in the measure of his great strength.
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Give him praise with the sound of the horn: give him praise with corded instruments of music.
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Give him praise with instruments of brass and in the dance: give him praise with horns and corded instruments.
Psalms 150:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 150:1 say?
Psalms 150:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let the Lord be praised. Give praise to God in his holy place: give him praise in the heaven of his power.”
Where is Psalms 150:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 150:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 150, 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 150:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 150:1 in?
Psalms 150:1 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 150:1?
Psalms 150:1 reads (BBE): “Let the Lord be praised. Give praise to God in his holy place: give him praise in the heaven of his power.” 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.