Psalm 147:7
New International Version
Sing to the LORD with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp.

New Living Translation
Sing out your thanks to the LORD; sing praises to our God with a harp.

English Standard Version
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make melody to our God on the lyre!

Berean Standard Bible
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God,

King James Bible
Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:

New King James Version
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; Sing praises on the harp to our God,

New American Standard Bible
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; Sing praises to our God on the lyre;

NASB 1995
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; Sing praises to our God on the lyre,

NASB 1977
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; Sing praises to our God on the lyre,

Legacy Standard Bible
Sing to Yahweh with thanksgiving; Sing praises to our God on the lyre.

Amplified Bible
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; Sing praises to our God with the lyre,

Christian Standard Bible
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; play the lyre to our God,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; play the lyre to our God,

American Standard Version
Sing unto Jehovah with thanksgiving; Sing praises upon the harp unto our God,

Contemporary English Version
Celebrate and sing! Play your harps for the LORD our God.

English Revised Version
Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praises upon the harp unto our God:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Sing to the LORD a song of thanksgiving. Make music to our God with a lyre.

Good News Translation
Sing hymns of praise to the LORD; play music on the harp to our God.

International Standard Version
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving, and compose music to our God with the lyre.

Majority Standard Bible
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God,

NET Bible
Offer to the LORD a song of thanks! Sing praises to our God to the accompaniment of a harp!

New Heart English Bible
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving. Sing praises on the harp to our God,

Webster's Bible Translation
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp to our God:

World English Bible
Sing to Yahweh with thanksgiving. Sing praises on the harp to our God,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Answer to YHWH with thanksgiving, "" Sing to our God with a harp.

Young's Literal Translation
Answer ye to Jehovah with thanksgiving, Sing ye to our God with a harp.

Smith's Literal Translation
Strike up to Jehovah with praise; play upon the harp to our God:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Sing ye to the Lord with praise: sing to our God upon the harp.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Sing before the Lord with confession. Play psalms to our God on a stringed instrument.

New American Bible
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; with the lyre make music to our God,

New Revised Standard Version
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make melody to our God on the lyre.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp to our God,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Praise LORD JEHOVAH with glory; sing to LORD JEHOVAH with harps
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving, Sing praises upon the harp unto our God;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Begin the song with thanksgiving to the Lord; sing praises on the harp to our God:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
It is Good to Sing Praises
6The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground. 7Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God, 8who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills.…

Cross References
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Ephesians 5:19-20
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

James 5:13
Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Romans 15:9
so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”

1 Corinthians 14:15
What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.

Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

Revelation 14:3
And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.

Isaiah 12:5
Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.

Isaiah 42:10
Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them.

Psalm 95:1-2
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! / Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.

Psalm 100:1-4
A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. / Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. / Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. ...

Psalm 33:1-3
Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him. / Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. / Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.


Treasury of Scripture

Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise on the harp to our God:

Psalm 47:6,7
Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises…

Psalm 68:32
Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:

Psalm 92:1-3
A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: …

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Psalm 147
1. The prophet exhorts to praise God for his care of the church
4. His power and wisdom
6. His mercy
7. His providence
12. To praise him for his blessings upon the kingdom
15. For his power over the elements
19. And for his ordinances in the church














Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving;
This phrase emphasizes the act of worship through singing, a common practice in ancient Israel. Singing was a way to express gratitude and reverence to God, often accompanied by musical instruments. The call to sing with thanksgiving highlights the importance of a grateful heart in worship. Thanksgiving is a recurring theme in the Psalms, reflecting the Israelites' acknowledgment of God's provision and faithfulness. This aligns with other scriptures such as 1 Thessalonians 5:18, which encourages believers to give thanks in all circumstances. The act of singing with thanksgiving can be seen as a form of spiritual discipline, fostering a heart of gratitude and aligning the worshiper with God's will.

make music on the harp to our God,
The harp was a prominent instrument in ancient Israelite worship, often used in temple services and religious ceremonies. It symbolizes joy and celebration, and its use in worship underscores the importance of music in expressing devotion to God. The phrase "to our God" personalizes the act of worship, reminding believers of their relationship with the divine. This connection is seen throughout the Psalms, where music is a means of drawing closer to God and experiencing His presence. The use of the harp can also be seen as a type of Christ, as music in worship often points to the harmony and peace found in a relationship with Jesus. The call to make music to God is an invitation to engage in worship that is both heartfelt and skillful, reflecting the beauty and order of God's creation.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His people.

2. Psalmist
The author of the psalm, traditionally attributed to David, who calls the people to worship and praise God.

3. Harp
A musical instrument used in ancient Israelite worship, symbolizing joy and celebration in the presence of God.
Teaching Points
The Call to Worship
Worship is an active response to God's goodness and faithfulness. We are called to engage in worship with a heart full of thanksgiving.

The Role of Music in Worship
Music is a powerful tool for expressing our gratitude and adoration to God. It can uplift our spirits and draw us closer to Him.

Thanksgiving as a Lifestyle
Thanksgiving should not be limited to specific occasions but should be a continual attitude in the life of a believer. Recognizing God's blessings daily fosters a heart of gratitude.

The Importance of Community Worship
Worshiping together as a community strengthens our faith and encourages others. It is a collective expression of our love and reverence for God.

Reflecting on God's Attributes
As we sing and make music to God, we should meditate on His attributes—His love, mercy, and power—fueling our worship with genuine awe and reverence.(7) Sing.--Literally, answer, which some think suggests an antiphonal arrangement. Though the strophic arrangement is only loosely marked, the psalm takes a new departure here, with a fresh invocation to praise, going on to fresh proofs from nature of the Almighty Power.

Verse 7. - Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving. God is not only to be praised for his greatness (ver. 5), but also to be thanked for his loving-kindness (vers. 2, 3, 8, 9). Sing praise upon the harp unto our God. The glad sound of the harp should accompany his praises.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Sing
עֱנ֣וּ (‘ĕ·nū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 6030: To answer, respond

to the LORD
לַיהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

with thanksgiving;
בְּתוֹדָ֑ה (bə·ṯō·w·ḏāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8426: An extension of the hand, avowal, adoration, a choir of worshippers

make music
זַמְּר֖וּ (zam·mə·rū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 2167: Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music

on the harp
בְכִנּֽוֹר׃ (ḇə·ḵin·nō·wr)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3658: A harp

to our God,
לֵאלֹהֵ֣ינוּ (lê·lō·hê·nū)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative


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