New International Version For the director of music. According to gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob! New Living Translation Sing praises to God, our strength. Sing to the God of Jacob. English Standard Version Sing aloud to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of Jacob! Berean Standard Bible For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. Berean Literal Bible For the one directing. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Ring out praise to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of Jacob! King James Bible To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph. Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. New King James Version To the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm of Asaph. Sing aloud to God our strength; Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob. New American Standard Bible For the music director; on the Gittith. A Psalm of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; Shout joyfully to the God of Jacob. NASB 1995 For the choir director; on the Gittith. A Psalm of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; Shout joyfully to the God of Jacob. NASB 1977 Sing for joy to God our strength; Shout joyfully to the God of Jacob. Legacy Standard Bible For the choir director. According to the Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; Make a loud shout to the God of Jacob. Amplified Bible To the Chief Musician; set to the Philistine lute. A Psalm of Asaph. Sing aloud to God our strength; Shout for joy to the God of Jacob (Israel). Berean Annotated Bible For the choirmaster. According to Gittith (Gittith). Of Asaph (gatherer). Sing for joy to God {Elohim} our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob (he grasps the heel). Christian Standard Bible For the choir director: on the Gittith. Of Asaph. † Sing for joy to God our strength; shout in triumph to the God of Jacob. Holman Christian Standard Bible For the choir director: on the Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; shout in triumph to the God of Jacob. American Standard Version For the Chief Musician; set to the Gittith. A Psalm of Asaph. Sing aloud unto God our strength: Make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. Contemporary English Version Be happy and shout to God who makes us strong! Shout praises to the God of Jacob. English Revised Version For the Chief Musician; set to the Gittith. A Psalm of Asaph. Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. GOD'S WORD® Translation [For the choir director; on the [gittith]; by Asaph.] Sing joyfully to God, our strength. Shout happily to the God of Jacob. Good News Translation Shout for joy to God our defender; sing praise to the God of Jacob! International Standard Version Sing joyfully to God, our strength. Raise a shout to the God of Jacob. NET Bible For the music director; according to the gittith style; by Asaph. Shout for joy to God, our source of strength! Shout out to the God of Jacob! New Heart English Bible [For the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. By Asaph.] Sing aloud to God, our strength. Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob. Webster's Bible Translation To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph. Sing aloud to God our strength: make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. World English Bible For the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. By Asaph. Sing aloud to God, our strength! Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTO THE OVERSEER. ON THE GITTITH. BY ASAPH. Cry aloud to God our strength, "" Shout to the God of Jacob. Berean Literal Bible For the one directing. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Ring out praise to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of Jacob! Young's Literal Translation To the Overseer. -- 'On the Gittith.' By Asaph. Cry aloud to God our strength, Shout to the God of Jacob. Smith's Literal Translation To the overseer upon the stringed instrument; to Asaph. Rejoice ye in God our strength: shout to the God of Jacob. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleUnto the end, for the winepresses, a psalm for Asaph himself. Rejoice to God our helper: sing aloud to the God of Jacob. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For the leader; “upon the gittith.” Of Asaph. [2] Sing joyfully to God our strength; raise loud shouts to the God of Jacob! New Revised Standard Version Sing aloud to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of Jacob. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSING aloud to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Praise God, our Champion, and cry to the God of Jacob! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the Leader; upon the Gittith. [A Psalm] of Asaph. Sing aloud unto God our strength; Shout unto the God of Jacob. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the end, a Psalm for Asaph, concerning the wine-presses. Rejoice ye in God our helper; shout aloud to the God of Jacob. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Sing for Joy to God, Our Strength1For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. 2Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.… Cross References For the choirmaster. Psalm 4:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer. Psalm 39:1 For the choirmaster. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.” Psalm 62:1 For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. According to Gittith. Psalm 8:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens. Psalm 84:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. How lovely is Your dwelling place, O LORD of Hosts! Of Asaph. Psalm 50:1 A Psalm of Asaph. The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from where the sun rises to where it sets. Psalm 73:1 A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. Psalm 83:1 A song. A Psalm of Asaph. O God, be not silent; be not speechless; be not still, O God. Sing for joy to God our strength; Exodus 15:2 The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. Psalm 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Psalm 95:1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. Psalm 98:4 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! Psalm 47:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout unto God with a voice of triumph. Psalm 75:9 But I will proclaim Him forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob. Exodus 15:1-2 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. / The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. Isaiah 12:5-6 Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. / Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.” Treasury of Scripture Sing aloud to God our strength: make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. A. Psalm 8:1 To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. A Psalm. Sing Psalm 67:4 O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah. Jeremiah 31:7 For thus saith the LORD; Sing with gladness for Jacob, and shout among the chief of the nations: publish ye, praise ye, and say, O LORD, save thy people, the remnant of Israel. our strength Psalm 18:1,2 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said, I will love thee, O LORD, my strength… Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. Psalm 52:7 Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness. make Psalm 33:1-3 Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright… Psalm 46:1-7 To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble… Psalm 66:1 To the chief Musician, A Song or Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: the God Psalm 46:11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. Genesis 50:17 So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him. Matthew 22:32 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Jump to Previous Aloud Asaph Asaph&Gt Chief Choirmaster Cry Director Gath Gittith Gittithof Glad Instrument Jacob Joy Joyful Joyfully Leader Music Musician Music-Maker Noise Overseer Psalm Shout Sing Song StrengthJump to Next Aloud Asaph Asaph&Gt Chief Choirmaster Cry Director Gath Gittith Gittithof Glad Instrument Jacob Joy Joyful Joyfully Leader Music Musician Music-Maker Noise Overseer Psalm Shout Sing Song StrengthPsalm 81 1. An exhortation to a solemn praising of God4. God challenges that duty by reason of his benefits 8. God, exhorting to obedience, complains of their disobedience, which proves their own hurt. For the choirmaster. The psalm was prepared for use in Israel’s public worship under the direction of the temple’s appointed music leader. Psa 4:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.… According to Gittith. The designation likely identifies a musical setting associated with Gath, a Philistine city, or an instrument used in worship. Psa 8:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith.… Of Asaph. Asaph was a Levite musician appointed by David and connected with a continuing family line of temple singers. Psa 50:1 A Psalm of Asaph. The Mighty One, God the LORD… Sing for joy to God our strength; Israel is summoned to celebrate the Lord, whose power had preserved and defended His people. Exo 15:2 He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God,… make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. Worship is directed to the covenant God who chose Jacob and faithfully established his descendants as the nation of Israel. Psa 98:4 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth;… Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, referred to as the source of strength and the object of joyful worship. 2. Jacob Represents the nation of Israel, as Jacob was renamed Israel and is the patriarch of the twelve tribes. 3. The Psalmist Traditionally attributed to Asaph, a leader of one of the temple choirs during King David's reign, who calls the people to worship. Teaching Points Joyful Worship as a CommandThe verse is an imperative, calling believers to actively engage in joyful worship. This is not merely a suggestion but a command to express joy in God's presence. God as Our Strength Recognize that God is the source of our strength. In times of weakness or challenge, turning to God in worship can renew our strength. Covenantal Relationship The reference to the "God of Jacob" reminds us of the covenant relationship God has with His people. Worship is a response to His faithfulness and promises. Community Worship The call to make a joyful noise suggests a communal aspect of worship. Believers are encouraged to gather and express their joy together. Cultural and Historical Context Understanding the historical context of temple worship and the role of music in Israel's worship can enrich our appreciation and practice of worship today. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 81:1?2. How can we "sing for joy" to God in our daily lives? 3. What does it mean to "shout to the God of Jacob" today? 4. How does Psalm 81:1 connect to worship practices in the New Testament? 5. Why is joyful worship important in our relationship with God? 6. How can we encourage others to join in joyful worship as Psalm 81:1 suggests? 7. What is the historical context of Psalm 81:1 in ancient Israelite worship practices? 8. How does Psalm 81:1 reflect the importance of music in biblical worship? 9. What theological themes are emphasized in Psalm 81:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 81? Verse 1. - Sing aloud unto God our Strength. "Loud" singing is regarded as indicative of earnestness and sincerity (see 2 Chronicles 20:19; Nehemiah 12:42; Psalm 33:3; Psalm 98:4, etc.). (On God as Israel's "Strength," see Psalm 27:1; Psalm 28:8; Psalm 46:1; Psalm 111:7.) Make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. The word translated "make a joyful noise" is especially used of the blare of trumpets (Leviticus 23:24; Numbers 29:1). Psalm 81:1 calls God’s people to gather under faithful leadership, employ creative skill, and lift wholehearted praise to the covenant-keeping God who is our unfailing strength. Every believer can—and should—respond with joyful, confident worship, knowing the same God who empowered Jacob empowers us today. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew For the choirmaster.לַמְנַצֵּ֬חַ ׀ (lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5329: To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent According to עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Gittith. הַגִּתִּ֬ית (hag·git·tîṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1665: A musical term of uncertain meaning Of Asaph. לְאָסָֽף׃ (lə·’ā·sāp̄) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 623: Asaph -- 'gatherer', the name of several Israelites Sing for joy הַ֭רְנִינוּ (har·nî·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7442: To give a ringing cry to God לֵאלֹהִ֣ים (lê·lō·hîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative our strength; עוּזֵּ֑נוּ (‘ūz·zê·nū) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural Strong's 5797: Strength, might make a joyful noise הָ֝רִ֗יעוּ (hā·rî·‘ū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7321: To mar, to split the ears, shout to the God לֵאלֹהֵ֥י (lê·lō·hê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Jacob. יַעֲקֹֽב׃ (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc Additonal Resources Psalm 81:1 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 81:1 Bible Gateway Psalm 81:1 Bible.com Psalm 81:1 NIV |
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