Psalm 47:6
New International Version
Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.

New Living Translation
Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises!

English Standard Version
Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises!

Berean Standard Bible
Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises!

King James Bible
Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.

New King James Version
Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises!

New American Standard Bible
Sing praises to God, sing praises; Sing praises to our King, sing praises.

NASB 1995
Sing praises to God, sing praises; Sing praises to our King, sing praises.

NASB 1977
Sing praises to God, sing praises; Sing praises to our King, sing praises.

Legacy Standard Bible
Sing praises to God, sing praises; Sing praises to our King, sing praises.

Amplified Bible
Sing praises to God, sing praises; Sing praises to our King, sing praises.

Christian Standard Bible
Sing praise to God, sing praise; sing praise to our King, sing praise!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Sing praise to God, sing praise; sing praise to our King, sing praise!

American Standard Version
Sing praises to God, sing praises: Sing praises unto our King, sing praises.

Contemporary English Version
Sing praises to God our King,

English Revised Version
Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Make music to praise God. Play music for him! Make music to praise our king. Play music for him!

Good News Translation
Sing praise to God; sing praise to our king!

International Standard Version
Sing songs to God! Sing songs! Sing songs to our King! Sing songs!

Majority Standard Bible
Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises!

NET Bible
Sing to God! Sing! Sing to our king! Sing!

New Heart English Bible
Sing praise to God, sing praises. Sing praises to our King, sing praises.

Webster's Bible Translation
Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises to our King, sing praises.

World English Bible
Sing praises to God! Sing praises! Sing praises to our King! Sing praises!
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Praise God—praise—give praise to our king, praise.

Young's Literal Translation
Praise God -- praise -- give praise to our king, praise.

Smith's Literal Translation
Play on the harp to God, play on the harp to our King; play on the harp.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Sing praises to our God, sing ye: sing praises to our king, sing ye.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Sing psalms to our God, sing psalms. Sing psalms to our King, sing psalms.

New American Bible
Sing praise to God, sing praise; sing praise to our king, sing praise.

New Revised Standard Version
Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Sing praises to God; sing praises to our King.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Sing to God in glory! Sing to our King!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Sing praises to God, sing praises; Sing praises unto our King, sing praises.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Sing praises to our God, sing praises: sing praises to our King, sing praises.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Clap Your Hands, All You Peoples
5God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn. 6Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! 7For God is King of all the earth; sing profound praises to Him.…

Cross References
Philippians 2:9-11
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Revelation 5:12-13
In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”

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 66:1-2
For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! / Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.

Psalm 98:4-6
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! / Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.

Psalm 96:1-2
Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. / Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day.

Psalm 100:1-2
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.

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

Ephesians 5:19
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,

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.

1 Chronicles 16:9
Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.

1 Chronicles 16:23
Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day.

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 149:1
Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.

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 praises to God, sing praises: sing praises to our King, sing praises.

to God

Psalm 96:1,2
O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth…

Psalm 117:1-2
O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people…

Psalm 149:1-3
Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints…

our King

Psalm 145:1
David's Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

Isaiah 33:22
For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us.

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

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Sing praises to God, sing praises;
This phrase emphasizes the act of worship and adoration directed towards God. In the biblical context, singing praises was a common form of worship among the Israelites, often accompanied by musical instruments as seen in 2 Chronicles 5:13. The repetition underscores the importance and urgency of worship. Historically, singing was a communal activity, reflecting unity and shared faith among the people. The call to sing praises is a reminder of God's sovereignty and His deeds, as seen throughout the Psalms.

sing praises to our King,
Referring to God as "our King" highlights His authority and rule over His people. This title connects to the theocratic nature of Israel, where God was seen as the ultimate ruler. The concept of God as King is prevalent in the Old Testament, such as in Psalm 24:10, and it foreshadows the New Testament revelation of Jesus Christ as King of Kings (Revelation 19:16). The acknowledgment of God as King calls for loyalty, reverence, and submission to His will.

sing praises!
The final call to sing praises reinforces the continuous and joyful nature of worship. It serves as a reminder of the believer's duty to glorify God in all circumstances, echoing the sentiment found in Philippians 4:4. This repetition also reflects the Hebrew literary style of parallelism, which is used to emphasize key themes and ideas. The act of singing praises is both a personal and communal expression of faith, celebrating God's presence and His works among His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. God
The central figure in this verse, God is the recipient of praise and worship. The psalm emphasizes His sovereignty and kingship.

2. King
Refers to God as the ultimate ruler and sovereign, highlighting His authority over all creation.

3. Psalmist
Traditionally attributed to the sons of Korah, the authors of this psalm, who call the people to worship.

4. Israel
The nation of Israel, God's chosen people, who are often the primary audience for the psalms.

5. Worship Gathering
The context of this verse suggests a communal setting where people gather to sing praises.
Teaching Points
The Call to Worship
This verse is a clear call to worship, emphasizing the importance of singing praises to God. Worship is not just a personal act but a communal one, inviting others to join in glorifying God.

Acknowledging God's Sovereignty
By referring to God as "our King," the psalmist reminds us of God's ultimate authority and reign over all aspects of life. Recognizing His kingship should lead us to trust and submit to His will.

Joyful Expression
Singing praises is an expression of joy and gratitude. It is a reminder that worship should be heartfelt and enthusiastic, reflecting our love and reverence for God.

Consistency in Worship
The repetition of "sing praises" underscores the importance of regular and consistent worship. It is not a one-time act but a continual practice in the life of a believer.

Unity in Worship
The communal aspect of singing praises highlights the unity among believers. Worship brings us together, transcending individual differences and focusing on our shared faith in God.(6) Sing praises.--Better, Strike the harp.

Verse 6. - Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises unto our King, sing praises Praise him, i.e., both as God and King - especially as "our King" - that is, as Israel's King.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

to God,
אֱלֹהִ֣ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

sing praises;
זַמֵּ֑רוּ (zam·mê·rū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 2167: Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music

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

to our King,
לְמַלְכֵּ֣נוּ (lə·mal·kê·nū)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural
Strong's 4428: A king

sing praises!
זַמֵּֽרוּ׃ (zam·mê·rū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 2167: Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music


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