Psalms 33:2 nasb — Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre; Sing praises to Him with a harp of ten strings.

NASB

"Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre; Sing praises to Him with a harp of ten strings."

— Psalms 33:2, NASB

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Psalms 33 — Context

1

Sing for joy in the LORD, O you righteous ones; Praise is becoming to the upright.

2

Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre; Sing praises to Him with a harp of ten strings.

3

Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy.

4

For the word of the LORD is upright, And all His work is done in faithfulness.

5

He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the LORD.

Psalms 33:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 33:2 say?
Psalms 33:2 in the NASB reads: “Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre; Sing praises to Him with a harp of ten strings.”
Where is Psalms 33:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 33:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 33, 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 33:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 33:2 in?
Psalms 33:2 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 33:2?
Psalms 33:2 reads (NASB): “Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre; Sing praises to Him with a harp of ten strings.” 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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