Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious. New Living Translation Sing about the glory of his name! Tell the world how glorious he is. English Standard Version sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! Berean Standard Bible Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious. King James Bible Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious. New King James Version Sing out the honor of His name; Make His praise glorious. New American Standard Bible Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. NASB 1995 Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. NASB 1977 Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. Legacy Standard Bible Sing praise for the glory of His name; Establish His praise as glorious. Amplified Bible Sing of the honor and glory and magnificence of His name; Make His praise glorious. Christian Standard Bible Sing about the glory of his name; make his praise glorious. Holman Christian Standard Bible Sing about the glory of His name; make His praise glorious. American Standard Version Sing forth the glory of his name: Make his praise glorious. Contemporary English Version Sing about his glorious name. Honor him with praises. English Revised Version Sing forth the glory of his name: make his praise glorious. GOD'S WORD® Translation Make music to praise the glory of his name. Make his praise glorious. Good News Translation Sing to the glory of his name; offer him glorious praise! International Standard Version Sing praise about the glory of his name. Make his praise glorious. NET Bible Sing praises about the majesty of his reputation! Give him the honor he deserves! New Heart English Bible Sing to the glory of his name. Offer glory and praise. Webster's Bible Translation Sing forth the honor of his name: make his praise glorious. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious. World English Bible Sing to the glory of his name! Offer glory and praise! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPraise the glory of His Name, "" Make honorable His praise. Young's Literal Translation Praise ye the honour of His name, Make ye honourable His praise. Smith's Literal Translation Play ye on the harp, the glory of his name: set the glory of his praise. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Biblesing ye a psalm to his name; give glory to his praise. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; sing of his glorious name; give him glorious praise. New Revised Standard Version sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSing the honor of his name; sing the honor of his majesty. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Sing the honor of his Name! Sing the honor of his glory! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Sing praises unto the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. Brenton Septuagint Translation O sing praises to his name; give glory to his praise. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Make a Joyful Noise1For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! 2Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious. 3Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You.… Cross References 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. 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 47:6-7 Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! / For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise. Isaiah 42:10-12 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. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands. 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 150:1-6 Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. / Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness. / Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. ... 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. Psalm 149:1-3 Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly. / Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. / Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp. Isaiah 12:5 Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. 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. 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. 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. Revelation 5:9-13 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. / You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” / Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. ... Revelation 15:3-4 and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! / Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.” Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. Treasury of Scripture Sing forth the honor of his name: make his praise glorious. Psalm 47:6 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises. Psalm 72:18 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things. Psalm 96:3-10 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people… Jump to Previous Forth Glorious Glory Honor Honour Honourable Offer Praise Praises Sing SongJump to Next Forth Glorious Glory Honor Honour Honourable Offer Praise Praises Sing SongPsalm 66 1. David exhorts to praise God5. observe his great works 8. to bless him for his gracious benefits 12. He vows for himself reverent service to God 16. He declares God's special goodness to himself Sing the glory of His name; This phrase emphasizes the act of worship through song, a common practice in ancient Israel. Singing was a primary means of expressing devotion and reverence to God. The "glory of His name" refers to the recognition of God's divine attributes and His reputation among the nations. In biblical times, a name was more than a label; it represented the character and essence of a person. God's name embodies His holiness, power, and majesty. This call to sing is an invitation to acknowledge and proclaim God's greatness. The Psalms frequently encourage singing as a form of worship (e.g., Psalm 95:1-2, Psalm 100:1-2), and this practice is echoed in the New Testament (Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16). make His praise glorious. Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 66, traditionally attributed to David, who calls the congregation to worship and praise God. 2. God The central figure of the Psalm, whose glory and deeds are the focus of the praise. 3. Israel The nation often addressed in the Psalms, representing God's chosen people who are called to worship Him. 4. Temple Worship The context in which many Psalms were sung, highlighting the communal aspect of worship. 5. Creation Implicit in the call to praise, as all creation is seen as reflecting God's glory. Teaching Points The Power of PraisePraise is not just an expression of gratitude but a powerful declaration of God's attributes and deeds. The Glory of His Name God's name represents His character and reputation. To glorify His name is to acknowledge His holiness, power, and love. Corporate Worship The call to "make His praise glorious" suggests a communal effort, emphasizing the importance of gathering together in worship. Reflecting God's Glory As believers, our lives should reflect the glory of God, making His praise evident in our actions and words. Joyful Worship Worship should be a joyful response to God's greatness, not a mere obligation or ritual. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 66:2?2. How can we "make His praise glorious" in our daily worship practices? 3. What does Psalm 66:2 teach about the nature of true worship? 4. How does Psalm 66:2 connect with other scriptures about praising God? 5. In what ways can our lives reflect the glory of God's praise? 6. How can Psalm 66:2 inspire our church's approach to corporate worship? 7. What does "Sing the glory of His name" in Psalm 66:2 imply about worship practices? 8. How does Psalm 66:2 reflect the importance of music in religious expression? 9. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 66:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 66? 11. What defines a joyful noise? 12. What are the main themes of the Psalms of David? 13. Why does the psalm present worship at the temple ('enter his gates,' Psalm 100:4) as essential, when other parts of the Bible emphasize worship outside Jerusalem's temple? 14. Why does God require worship from believers? What Does Psalm 66:2 Mean Sing the glory of His namePsalm 66:2 opens with a vibrant command: “Sing the glory of His name”. Every word packs meaning. • Sing – a deliberate, vocal, and joyful act. It’s not silent admiration but audible celebration, echoing Psalm 68:4, “Sing to God! Sing praises to His name”. • the glory – recognizing God’s unmatched weightiness, beauty, and splendor. Psalm 29:2 echoes, “Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name”. • of His name – God’s “name” stands for His revealed character. When we sing His name, we recount His faithfulness, justice, mercy, and power. Revelation 5:9 shows heaven doing the same, “You are worthy… because You were slain”. Practical take-aways: – Gather with other believers and lift your voice; Scripture expects corporate praise (Colossians 3:16). – Let lyrics be rich with God’s attributes—songs that tell who He is, not just how we feel. – Remember: we don’t merely sing about glory; our singing itself displays glory when it aligns with God’s truth. Make His praise glorious The verse continues, “make His praise glorious”, moving from singing to ensuring the praise itself shines. • make – an intentional effort. We prepare, plan, and prioritize excellent worship (Psalm 96:8). • His praise – the focus stays on God, never on performers. Exodus 15:11 marvels, “Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises?”. • glorious – our aim is magnificence befitting the King. This involves: – Wholehearted engagement (Isaiah 42:12), – Obedient lives that back up the lyrics (1 Peter 2:9), – Creativity and beauty that reflect the Creator (Ephesians 1:6). Ways to “make praise glorious”: – Prepare your heart before gatherings; confession and gratitude clear the way. – Offer your best in music, art, and service, not to impress people but to honor God. – Live out the truths you sing, turning praise into a 24/7 lifestyle. summary Psalm 66:2 calls believers to vocal, intentional, excellence-filled worship. We sing so that God’s name—everything He is—rings out in glory, and we shape every aspect of praise to display His magnificence. The verse pushes us beyond mere participation to purposeful, God-centered exaltation that starts on our lips and overflows into daily life. (2) Sing forth.--Literally, play on the harp.Make his praise glorious.--So the LXX., but the construction is dubious. Literally, put glory his praise, meaning perhaps, in parallelism with the first clause, "make the Divine glory the subject of your praise." But the opening words of the next verse, "say unto God, how," &c, are so bald that a suspicion arises as to the arrangement of the text. Perhaps by bringing back the initial words of Psalm 66:3 we get the true sense, "ascribe glory (and) speak praise to God." Verse 2. - Sing forth the honour of his Name; rather, the glory of his Name. Make his praise glorious; or, recognize his glory in your praise of him; i.e. do not merely thank him for his kindness to you personally, but magnify him for his greatness and majesty.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Singזַמְּר֥וּ (zam·mə·rū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 2167: Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music the glory כְבֽוֹד־ (ḵə·ḇō·wḏ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness of His name; שְׁמ֑וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name make שִׂ֥ימוּ (śî·mū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set His praise תְּהִלָּתֽוֹ׃ (tə·hil·lā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8416: Praise, song of praise glorious. כָ֝ב֗וֹד (ḵā·ḇō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness Links Psalm 66:2 NIVPsalm 66:2 NLT Psalm 66:2 ESV Psalm 66:2 NASB Psalm 66:2 KJV Psalm 66:2 BibleApps.com Psalm 66:2 Biblia Paralela Psalm 66:2 Chinese Bible Psalm 66:2 French Bible Psalm 66:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 66:2 Sing to the glory of his name! 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