Psalms 80:3 cpdv — Take up a psalm, and bring forth the timbrel: a pleasing Psalter with stringed instruments.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Take up a psalm, and bring forth the timbrel: a pleasing Psalter with stringed instruments. "

— Psalms 80:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 80 — Context

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Unto the end. For the wine and oil presses. A Psalm of Asaph himself.

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Exult before God our helper. Sing joyfully to the God of Jacob.

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Take up a psalm, and bring forth the timbrel: a pleasing Psalter with stringed instruments.

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Sound the trumpet at the new moon, on the noteworthy day of your solemnity,

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for it is a precept in Israel and a judgment for the God of Jacob.

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He set it as a testimony with Joseph, when he went out of the land of Egypt. He heard a tongue that he did not know.

Psalms 80:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 80:3 say?
Psalms 80:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Take up a psalm, and bring forth the timbrel: a pleasing Psalter with stringed instruments. ”
Where is Psalms 80:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 80:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 80, verse 3.
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 80:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 80:3 in?
Psalms 80:3 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 80:3?
Psalms 80:3 reads (CPDV): “Take up a psalm, and bring forth the timbrel: a pleasing Psalter with stringed instruments. ” 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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