Psalms 150:4 akjv — Praise him with the tambourine and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.

American King James Version

" Praise him with the tambourine and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. "

— Psalms 150:4, American King James Version

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Psalms 150 — Context

1

Praise you the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.

2

Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.

3

Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.

4

Praise him with the tambourine and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.

5

Praise him on the loud cymbals: praise him on the high sounding cymbals.

6

Let every thing that has breath praise the LORD. Praise you the LORD.

Psalms 150:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 150:4 say?
Psalms 150:4 in the American King James Version reads: “ Praise him with the tambourine and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. ”
Where is Psalms 150:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 150:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 150, verse 4.
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 150:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 150:4 in?
Psalms 150:4 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 150:4?
Psalms 150:4 reads (AKJV): “ Praise him with the tambourine and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. ” 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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