170 Bible Verses about Praise

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1 Chronicles 16:8

"Thank the LORD, call on his name, make his acts known among the people!

Psalm 103:1-5

{Of David} Praise the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Who forgiveth all thy sin, and healeth all thine infirmities?read more.
Who saveth thy life from destruction, and crowneth thee with mercy, and loving-kindness? Who satisfieth thy desire with good things, making thee young and lusty as an Eagle?

Psalm 96:1

O sing unto the LORD a new song. Sing unto the LORD all the whole earth. {TYNDALE: Sing unto the LORD a new song. Sing unto the LORD all the earth.}

Psalm 98:1

O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvelous things. With his own righthand and with his holy arm hath he gotten himself the victory.

Exodus 15:2

The LORD is my strength and my song, and is become my salvation. He is my God, and I will glorify him! He is my father's God, and I will lift him up on high!

Deuteronomy 10:21

for he is thy praise, and he is thy God that hath done these great and terrible things for thee, which thine eyes have seen.

Judges 5:3

Hear kings and hearken lords, I will sing, and give praise unto the LORD God, of Israel.

2 Samuel 22:50

And therefore I will praise thee O LORD among the heathen, and will sing unto thy name.

1 Chronicles 29:13

And now our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name. For what am I? And what is my people, that would obtain strength to be so willing?

Psalm 35:18

So will I give thee thanks in the great congregation; I will praise thee among much people.

Psalm 35:28

And as for my tongue, it shall be talking of thy righteousness and of thy praise, all the day long.

Psalm 92:1

{A Psalm of the 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 highest!

Psalm 101:1

{A Psalm of David} My song shall be of mercy and judgment, yea unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.

Psalm 138:1

{Of David} I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; even before the gods will I sing praises unto thee.

Daniel 4:34

When this time was past, I, Nebuchadnezzar, lift up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding was restored unto me again. Then gave I thanks to the highest. I magnified and praised him that liveth for evermore, whose power endureth alway, and his kingdom from one generation to another:

Romans 4:11

And he received the sign of circumcision, as a seal of the righteousness which is by faith: which faith he had, yet being uncircumcised, that he should be the father of all them that believe: though they be not circumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also;

Revelation 7:12

saying, amen, "Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanks, and honour, and power and might, be unto our God, for evermore, amen."

1 Chronicles 16:9

Sing unto him and play unto him: and record all his wonderful deeds!

1 Chronicles 16:29

Give honour unto the LORD's name: bring presents and come before him, and bow to the LORD in holy apparel.

1 Chronicles 16:34-36

Thank the LORD for he is good, and his mercy lasteth ever! And say, 'Save us o God our saviour and gather us together and deliver us from among the heathen, to thank thy holy name, and to praise thee with the praise that becometh thee. Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever!' And all nations say 'Amen,' so praising the LORD."

2 Chronicles 5:13-14

And the trumpet blowers and the singers so agreed, that it seemed but one voice in praising and thanking the LORD. And as the voice of the trumpets, cymbals and instruments of melody arose, and as they praised the LORD, how that he was good and that his mercy lasteth ever, the house of the LORD was filled with a cloud: so that the priests could not endure to minister by the reason of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD had filled the house of God.

2 Chronicles 7:3

And all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down and the glory of the LORD upon the house, and stooped with their faces to the earth upon the pavement and bowed themselves and confessed unto the LORD, that he was good and that his mercy lasted ever.

Ezra 3:11

And they sang together, giving praise and thanks unto the LORD; because he is gracious, and because his mercy endureth forever upon Israel. And all the people shouted loud in praising the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

Nehemiah 9:5

And the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, "Stand up praise the LORD your God forever: and let thanks be given unto the name of thy glory, which exceedeth all thanksgiving and praise.

Psalm 7:17

As for me, I will give thanks unto the LORD according to his righteousness; and I will praise the name of the LORD most high.

Psalm 9:2

I will be glad and rejoice in thee; yea, my songs will I make of thy name, O thou most highest.

Psalm 18:3

3 I will call upon the LORD, which is worthy to be praised; so shall I be safe from mine enemies. {TYNDALE: I will praise and call on the LORD, and so shall be saved from mine enemies.}

Psalm 18:49

For this cause will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the gentiles, and sing praises unto thy name. {TYNDALE: And therefore I will praise thee O LORD among the heathen, and will sing unto thy name.}

Psalm 21:13

Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength; so will we sing and praise thy power.

Psalm 22:22-23

I will declare thy name unto my brethren; in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee. O praise the LORD, ye that fear him! Magnify him, all ye seed of Jacob, and fear him, all ye seed of Israel.

Psalm 22:25-26

My praise is of thee in the great congregation; my vows will I perform in the sight of them that fear him. The poor shall eat, and be satisfied: they that seek after the LORD shall praise him. Your heart shall live for ever.

Psalm 22:27

All the ends of the world shall remember themselves, and be turned unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the people shall worship before him.

Psalm 30:11-12

Thou hast turned my heaviness into joy; thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness. Therefore shall every good man sing of thy praise without ceasing. O my God, I will give thanks unto thee forever.

Psalm 33:1-3

Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous, for it becometh well the just to be thankful. Praise the LORD with harp; sing psalms unto him with the lute and instrument of ten strings. Sing unto the LORD a new song; sing praises lustily unto him, and with a good courage.

Psalm 34:1-3

{Of David, when he changed his speech before Abimelech; which drove him away, and he departed} I will always give thanks unto the LORD; his praise shall ever be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O praise the LORD with me, and let us magnify his name together.

Psalm 42:11

Why art thou so vexed, O my soul, and why art thou so disquieted within me? O put thy trust in God; for I will yet thank him, which is the help of my countenance, and my God.

Psalm 47:6

O Sing praises, sing praises unto our God: O sing praises, sing praises unto our King.

Psalm 48:1

{A Song of a Psalm of the children of Korah} Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised, in the city of our God, even upon his holy hill.

Psalm 48:10

O God, according to thy name, so is thy praise unto the world's end: thy right hand is full of righteousness.

Psalm 56:4

I will comfort myself in God's word; yea, I will hope in God, and not fear. What can flesh then do unto me?

Psalm 57:9

I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the people; I will sing unto thee among the nations.

Psalm 59:17

Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing; for thou, O God, art my refuge, and my merciful God.

Psalm 63:5

My soul is satisfied, even as it were with marrow and fatness, when my mouth praiseth thee with joyful lips.

Psalm 66:1-2

{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} O be joyful in God, all ye lands; sing praises unto the honor of his name. Make his praise to be glorious.

Psalm 66:8

O magnify our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard,

Psalm 67:1-3

{To the Chanter, in Neginoth, a Psalm and song} God be merciful unto us, and bless us, and show us the light of his countenance. Selah. That we may know thy way upon earth, thy saving health among all heathen. Let the people praise thee, O God; yea, let all people praise thee.

Psalm 68:4

O sing unto God, sing praises to his name; magnify him that rideth upon the heavens, as it were upon a horse. Praise him in his name Jah, and rejoice before him.

Psalm 68:32

Sing unto God, O ye kingdoms of the earth: O sing praises unto the LORD, Selah,

Psalm 69:34

Let heaven and earth praise him, the sea, and all that moveth therein.

Psalm 71:5-6

For thou, O LORD God, art the thing that I long for; thou art my hope even from my youth. I have leaned upon thee ever since I was born; thou art he that took me out of my mother's womb, therefore is my praise always of thee.

Psalm 71:8

O let my mouth be filled with thy praise, that I may sing of thy glory and honour all the day long.

Psalm 71:22-23

Therefore will I praise thee, and thy faithfulness, O God, playing on the lute; unto thee will I sing upon the harp, O thou holy one of Israel. My lips would fain sing praises unto thee; and so would my soul whom thou hast delivered.

Psalm 74:21

O let not the simple go away ashamed; for the poor and needy give praises unto thy name.

Psalm 75:9

But I will talk of the God of Jacob, and praise him forever.

Psalm 78:4

that we should not hide them from the children of the generations to come but to show the honour of the LORD, his mighty and wonderful works that he hath done.

Psalm 79:13

So we, that be the people and sheep of thy pasture, shall give thee thanks forever, and will always be showing forth thy praise, from generation to generation.

Psalm 89:5

O LORD the very heavens shall praise thy wondrous works; yea, and thy faithfulness in the congregation of the saints.

Psalm 95:1

{An exhortation to the earnest praising of God} O come, let us sing unto the LORD; let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation.

Psalm 96:4

For the LORD is great, and can not worthily be praised: he is more to be feared than all gods. {TYNDALE: For great is the LORD, and to be praised exceedingly: and terrible is he above all gods.}

Psalm 96:9

O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. {TYNDALE: And bow to the LORD in holy apparel; all the earth fear him.}

Psalm 98:4-5

Show yourselves joyful unto the LORD, all ye lands: sing, rejoice, and give thanks. Praise the LORD upon the harp, sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving.

Psalm 99:1

The LORD is king, be the people never so inpatient; he sitteth upon the cherubims, be the earth never so unquiet.

Psalm 99:3

O let men give thanks unto thy great and wonderful name, for it is holy.

Psalm 99:9

O magnify the LORD our God, and worship him upon his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.

Psalm 100:1-5

{A Psalm of Praise} O be joyful in the lord, all ye lands; serve the LORD with gladness, and come before his presence with a song. Be ye sure, that the LORD he is God; it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves. We are but his people, and the sheep of his pasture.read more.
O go your way into his gates then with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him, and speak good of his name. For the LORD is gracious, his mercy is everlasting, and his truth endureth from generation to generation.

Psalm 102:18

This shall be written for those that come after, that the people which shall be born may praise the LORD.

Psalm 103:1

{Of David} Praise the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me praise his holy name.

Psalm 104:35

As for the sinners, they shall be consumed out of the earth, and the ungodly shall come to an end. But praise thou the LORD, O my soul: Praise the everlasting! Hallelujah!

Psalm 105:2

O let your songs be of him; praise him, and let your talking be of all his wondrous works.

Psalm 106:1

Praise the everlasting! Hallelujah! O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is gracious, and his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalm 106:47-48

Deliver us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the Heathen; that we may give thanks unto thy holy name, and make our boast of thy praise. Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and world without end. And let all people say, "Amen, Amen." Praise the everlasting! Hallelujah!

Psalm 107:32

- That they would exalt him in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the seat of the elders,

Psalm 108:1

{A song and Psalm of David} O God, my heart is ready to sing and to give praise. Awake, O my glory!

Psalm 108:3

I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the people; I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.

Psalm 109:30

As for me, I will give thanks unto the LORD with my mouth, and praise him among the multitude;

Psalm 111:1

{Praise the Everlasting} I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart: secretly among the faithful, and in the congregation.

Psalm 113:1

{Praise the Everlasting} Praise the LORD, ye servants; O praise the name of the LORD.

Psalm 115:17-18

The dead praise not thee, O LORD, neither all they that go down into silence. But we will praise thee LORD, from this time forth for evermore. Praise the everlasting! Hallelujah!

Psalm 116:19

in the courts of the LORD's house, even in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise the everlasting! Hallelujah!

Psalm 117:1-2

O Praise the LORD all ye Gentiles; laud him all ye people. For his merciful kindness is ever more and more toward us, and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise the everlasting! Hallelujah!

Psalm 119:175

O let my soul live, and praise thee, that thy judgments may help me.

Psalm 132:7

We will go into his tabernacle, and fall low on our knees before his footstool.

Psalm 135:1-3

{Praise the Everlasting} O praise the name of the LORD! Praise it, O ye servants of the LORD; ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. O praise the LORD, for the LORD is gracious; O sing praises unto his name, for it is lovely.

Psalm 144:9

I will sing a new song unto thee, O God, and sing praises unto thee upon a ten-stringed lute.

Psalm 145:1-4

{A Praise of David} I will magnify thee, O God my king; I will praise thy name for ever and ever. Every day will I give thanks unto thee, and praise thy name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD, and marvelous, worthy to be praised; there is no end to his greatness.read more.
One generation shall praise thy works unto another, and declare thy power.

Psalm 145:21

My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD; and let all flesh give thanks unto his holy name for ever and ever. Praise the everlasting! Hallelujah!

Psalm 146:1-2

{Praise the Everlasting} Praise the LORD, O my soul. While I live will I praise the LORD; yea, as long as I have any being, I will sing praises unto my God.

Psalm 146:10

The LORD thy God, O Zion, is king for evermore, and throughout all generations. Praise the everlasting! Hallelujah!

Psalm 147:1

{Praise the Everlasting} Praise ye the LORD, for it is a good thing to sing praises unto our God; yea, a joyful and pleasant thing is it to be thankful.

Psalm 147:7-8

O sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praises upon the harp unto our God, which covereth the heaven with clouds, and prepareth rain for the earth, and maketh the grass to grow upon the mountains;

Psalm 147:12

Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem! Praise thy God, O Zion!

Psalm 148:1-5

{Praise the Everlasting} O Praise the LORD of heaven; praise him in the heights. Praise him all ye angels of his; praise him, all his host. Praise him sun and moon; praise him all ye stars and light.read more.
Praise him, all ye heavens, and ye waters that are above the heavens. Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he spoke the word, and they were made; he commanded, and they were created.

Psalm 148:13-14

praise the name of the LORD! For his name only is excellent, and his praise above heaven and earth. He exalteth the horn of his people, all his saints shall praise him: the children of Israel, even the people that serveth him. Praise the everlasting! Hallelujah!

Psalm 149:6

Let the praises of God be in their mouth, and two-edged swords in their hands,

Psalm 150:1-6

{Praise the Everlasting} O praise the LORD in his sanctuary; praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him in his noble acts; praise him in his excellent greatness. Praise him in the sound of the trumpet; praise him upon the lute and harp.read more.
Praise him in the cymbals and dances; praise him upon the strings and pipe. Praise him upon the well-tuned cymbals; praise him upon the loud cymbals. Let everything that hath breath praise the LORD! Praise the everlasting! Hallelujah!

Isaiah 12:5

Lift up! Sing unto the LORD, for he hath done excellently, and that is known throughout all the world.

Isaiah 42:10

Sing unto the LORD, a new song of thanksgiving; blow out his praise unto the end of the world. They that be upon the sea, and all that is therein, praise him; the Isles and they that dwell in them.

Isaiah 42:12

ascribing almightiness unto the LORD, and magnifying him among the Gentiles.

Jeremiah 20:13

Sing unto the LORD, and praise him, for he hath delivered the soul of the oppressed, from the hand of the violent.

Jeremiah 31:7

For thus sayeth the LORD, "Rejoice with gladness because of Jacob, cry unto the head of the Gentiles: speak out, sing, and say, 'The LORD shall deliver his people, the remnant of Israel, and make them whole.'

Daniel 4:37

Then did I, Nebuchadnezzar, love, magnify and praise the King of heaven: for all his works are true, and his ways right. As for those that go on proudly, he is able to bring them down.

Joel 2:26

And ye shall eat and have enough and praise the name of the LORD your God, which hath wrought wonders with you. And my people shall not be in shame forever.

Luke 19:37-38

And when he was now come where he should go down from the Mount Olivet, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice, and to laud God with a loud voice, for all the miracles that they had seen, saying, "Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest."

Acts 16:25-26

At midnight, Paul and Silas prayed, and lauded God. And the prisoners heard them. And suddenly, there was a great earthquake, so that the foundation of the prison was shaken, and by and by all the doors opened, and every man's bonds were loosed.

Romans 14:11

For it is written, "As truly as I live, saith the Lord, all knees shall bow to me, and all tongues shall give a knowledge to God."

Romans 15:8-10

And I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers. And let the gentiles praise God for his mercy. As it is written, "For this cause I will praise thee among the gentiles, and sing in thy name." And again he saith, "Ye gentiles rejoice with his people."

Revelation 19:5-6

And a voice came out of the seat, saying, "Praise our Lord God all ye that are his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great." And I heard the voice of much people, even as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of strong thunderings, saying, "Hallelujah, for God omnipotent reigneth.

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Psalm 147:1

{Praise the Everlasting} Praise ye the LORD, for it is a good thing to sing praises unto our God; yea, a joyful and pleasant thing is it to be thankful.

Heavenly » Multitude » Praise

Luke 2:13-14

And straightway there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly soldiers, lauding God, and saying, "Glory to God on high: and peace on the earth, and unto men, rejoicing."

Revelation 14:3

And they sang as it were a new song, before the seat, and before the four beasts, and the elders and no man could learn that song, but the hundred and forty four thousand which were redeemed from the earth.

Revelation 11:17

saying, "We give thee thanks Lord God, almighty: which art and wast, and art to come, for thou hast received thy great might, and hast reigned.

Idolatry » Other customs of » Praise

Daniel 5:4

They drunk wine, and praised their Idols of gold, silver, copper, iron, wood and stone.

Judges 16:24

And when the people saw him, they praised their god: for they said, "Our god hath delivered into our hands our enemy, that destroyed our country and slew many of us."

Nature's » Praise

Isaiah 49:13

Rejoice ye heavens, and sing praises thou earth: Talk of joy ye hills, for God will comfort his people, and have mercy upon his, that be in trouble.

Psalm 65:13

The folds shall be full of sheep; the valleys also shall stand so thick with corn, that they shall laugh and sing.

Isaiah 44:23

Be glad ye heavens, whom the LORD hath made, let all that is here beneath upon the earth, be joyful. Rejoice ye mountains and woods, with all the trees that are in you: for the LORD shall redeem Jacob, and show his glory upon Israel.

Isaiah 55:12

And so shall ye go forth with joy, and be lead with peace. The mountains and hills shall sing with you for joy, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

More verses: Psalm 69:34 Psalm 98:8

Praise » In heaven

Luke 2:13-14

And straightway there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly soldiers, lauding God, and saying, "Glory to God on high: and peace on the earth, and unto men, rejoicing."

Job 38:7

Where wast thou, when the morning stars praised me together, and all the children of God rejoiced triumphantly?

Praise » Encouraged » Heavenly

Luke 2:13-14

And straightway there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly soldiers, lauding God, and saying, "Glory to God on high: and peace on the earth, and unto men, rejoicing."

Revelation 14:3

And they sang as it were a new song, before the seat, and before the four beasts, and the elders and no man could learn that song, but the hundred and forty four thousand which were redeemed from the earth.

Revelation 11:17

saying, "We give thee thanks Lord God, almighty: which art and wast, and art to come, for thou hast received thy great might, and hast reigned.

Praise » For God's attributes

Praise » Revelation » Unceasing

Revelation 5:13

And all creatures, which are in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and in the sea, and all that are in them heard I, saying, "Blessing, honour, glory, and power be unto him that sitteth upon the seat, and unto the lamb for evermore."

Psalm 35:28

And as for my tongue, it shall be talking of thy righteousness and of thy praise, all the day long.

Psalm 71:6

I have leaned upon thee ever since I was born; thou art he that took me out of my mother's womb, therefore is my praise always of thee.

More verses: Psalm 104:33 Psalm 145:1

Praise » Encouraged » Nature's

Isaiah 49:13

Rejoice ye heavens, and sing praises thou earth: Talk of joy ye hills, for God will comfort his people, and have mercy upon his, that be in trouble.

Psalm 65:13

The folds shall be full of sheep; the valleys also shall stand so thick with corn, that they shall laugh and sing.

Isaiah 44:23

Be glad ye heavens, whom the LORD hath made, let all that is here beneath upon the earth, be joyful. Rejoice ye mountains and woods, with all the trees that are in you: for the LORD shall redeem Jacob, and show his glory upon Israel.

Isaiah 55:12

And so shall ye go forth with joy, and be lead with peace. The mountains and hills shall sing with you for joy, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

More verses: Psalm 69:34 Psalm 98:8

Praise » Revelation » Sacrifices of

Jeremiah 33:11

Shall the voice of gladness be heard again; the voice of the Bridegroom and of the bride; the voice of them that shall sing, 'Praise the LORD of Hosts, for he is loving and his mercy endureth forever,' and the voice of them that shall offer up gifts in the house of the LORD. For I will restore the captivity of this land, as it was afore, sayeth the LORD.

Psalm 107:22

- That they would offer unto him the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and tell out his works with gladness!

Jeremiah 17:26

There shall come men also from the cities of Judah; from about Jerusalem, and from the land of Benjamin; from the plain fields; from the mountains and from the wilderness; which shall bring burnt offerings, sacrifices, oblations, and incense, and offer up thanksgiving in the house of the LORD.

More verses: Jonah 2:9

Praise » Psalms of, for God's goodness to israel

Praise » The heavenly host engage in

Luke 2:13

And straightway there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly soldiers, lauding God, and saying,

Revelation 4:9-11

And when those beasts gave glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the seat, which liveth forever and ever, the twenty four elders fell down before him that sat on the throne, and worshipped him that liveth forever, and cast their crowns before the throne saying, "Thou art worthy, Lord, to receive glory, and honour, and power, for thou hast created all things, and for thy will's sake they are, and were created."

Praise » Is due to God on account of » His mercy

2 Chronicles 20:21

And he gave the people counsel, and set the singers of the LORD and them that praised in holy apparel, to go out before the army and to say, "Praise the LORD for his mercy lasteth ever."

Psalm 89:1

{An Instruction of Ethan the Ezrahite} My song shall be always of the loving-kindness of the LORD; with my mouth will I ever be showing thy faithfulness from one generation to another.

Psalm 118:1-4

O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is gracious, and his mercy endureth forever. Let Israel now confess, that his mercy endureth forever. Let the house of Aaron now confess, that his mercy endureth forever. read more.
Yea, let them now that fear the LORD confess, that his mercy endureth forever.

Praise » For God's goodness to individuals

Praise » Is due to God on account of » His salvation

Isaiah 35:10

And the redeemed of the LORD shall convert, and come to Zion with thanksgiving. Everlasting joy shall they have, pleasure and gladness shall be among them. And as for all sorrow and heaviness, it shall vanish away.

Psalm 18:46

The LORD liveth: and blessed be my strong helper, and praised be the God of my salvation, {TYNDALE: The LORD live, and blessed be he that is my strength: and exalted be God the strength that saveth me.}

Luke 1:68-69

"Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he hath visited and redeemed his people. And hath raised up a horn of salvation unto us, in the house of his servant David.

Praise » Is due to God on account of » His goodness

Jeremiah 33:11

Shall the voice of gladness be heard again; the voice of the Bridegroom and of the bride; the voice of them that shall sing, 'Praise the LORD of Hosts, for he is loving and his mercy endureth forever,' and the voice of them that shall offer up gifts in the house of the LORD. For I will restore the captivity of this land, as it was afore, sayeth the LORD.

Psalm 107:8

O that men would therefore praise the LORD for his goodness; and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men!

Psalm 118:1

O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is gracious, and his mercy endureth forever.

Psalm 136:1

Give thanks unto the LORD, for he is gracious! And his mercy endureth forever.

Praise » Should be offered » With thankfulness

1 Chronicles 16:4

And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the LORD, and to repeat, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel:

Nehemiah 12:24

And these were the chief among the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, and their brethren over against them, to give praise and thanks, according as David the man of God had ordained it, one watch over against another.

Praise » Should be offered » In psalms and hymns, &c

Psalm 105:2

O let your songs be of him; praise him, and let your talking be of all his wondrous works.

Praise » For God's goodness to righteous men

Praise » Is a part of public worship

Psalm 118:19-20

Open me the gates of righteousness, that I may go in there through, and give thanks unto the LORD. This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter into it.

Psalm 9:14

That I may show all thy praises within the ports of the daughter of Zion, I will rejoice in thy salvation.

Praise » Should be offered » With the soul

Psalm 104:1

Praise the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art become exceedingly glorious; thou art clothed with majesty and honour.

Psalm 103:1

{Of David} Praise the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me praise his holy name.

Psalm 104:35

As for the sinners, they shall be consumed out of the earth, and the ungodly shall come to an end. But praise thou the LORD, O my soul: Praise the everlasting! Hallelujah!

Praise » Is due to God on account of » His wonderful works

Psalm 89:5

O LORD the very heavens shall praise thy wondrous works; yea, and thy faithfulness in the congregation of the saints.

Psalm 150:2

Praise him in his noble acts; praise him in his excellent greatness.

Praise » Exemplified

1 Chronicles 29:10-13

And David blessed the LORD before all the congregation and said, "Blessed art thou LORD God of Israel our father, from ever and for ever. Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, power and glory, victory and praise: for all that is in heaven and in earth is thine, and thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art lifted up a head above all. And riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all, and in thine hand is power and strength, and in thine hand it is to make great and to give strength unto all. read more.
And now our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name. For what am I? And what is my people, that would obtain strength to be so willing?

Praise » Should be offered » With the whole heart

Psalm 111:1

{Praise the Everlasting} I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart: secretly among the faithful, and in the congregation.

Psalm 9:1

{To the Chanter upon Muthlabben, a Psalm of David} I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will speak of all thy marvelous works.

Psalm 138:1

{Of David} I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; even before the gods will I sing praises unto thee.

Praise » Should be offered » With gladness

Jeremiah 33:11

Shall the voice of gladness be heard again; the voice of the Bridegroom and of the bride; the voice of them that shall sing, 'Praise the LORD of Hosts, for he is loving and his mercy endureth forever,' and the voice of them that shall offer up gifts in the house of the LORD. For I will restore the captivity of this land, as it was afore, sayeth the LORD.

2 Chronicles 29:30

And Hezekiah the king and the lords bade the Levites to praise the LORD with the words of David and of Asaph the seer of visions. And the Levites praised that they rejoiced again, and the other stooped and bowed themselves.

Praise » Who shall praise the lord

Psalm 22:26

The poor shall eat, and be satisfied: they that seek after the LORD shall praise him. Your heart shall live for ever.

Psalm 138:4

All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.

Joel 2:23-26

Children of Zion, be glad and rejoice in the LORD your God. For he hath given you a teacher of righteousness, and will make descend unto you the first rain and the later, as at the beginning. And the barns shall be full of corn, and the wine presses flow with wine and oil. And I will restore you again, with my great power which I have sent unto you, the years which the locusts and caterpillars have devoured. read more.
And ye shall eat and have enough and praise the name of the LORD your God, which hath wrought wonders with you. And my people shall not be in shame forever.

Praise » Posture suited to

Nehemiah 9:5

And the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, "Stand up praise the LORD your God forever: and let thanks be given unto the name of thy glory, which exceedeth all thanksgiving and praise.

1 Chronicles 23:30

and to wait every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at evening.

Praise » Is due to God on account of » His greatness

Praise » Should be offered » With the understanding

1 Corinthians 14:15

What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and will pray with the mind also. I will sing with the spirit, and will sing with the mind also.

Praise » Who does not praise the lord

Psalm 115:17

The dead praise not thee, O LORD, neither all they that go down into silence.

Isaiah 38:16-18

O LORD, men may live beyond their years, and I will declare to all men that even in those years, it was thou that causedest me to sleep, and again thou hast given me life. Behold, bitter as gall was my pensiveness: so sore longed I for health. And it was thy pleasure to deliver me from the filthy pit: for thou it is, O Lord, that hath cast all my sins behind thy back. For hell praiseth not thee, death doth not magnify thee. They that go down into the grave, praise not thy truth:

Praise » Is obligatory upon » All creation

Psalm 148:1-10

{Praise the Everlasting} O Praise the LORD of heaven; praise him in the heights. Praise him all ye angels of his; praise him, all his host. Praise him sun and moon; praise him all ye stars and light. read more.
Praise him, all ye heavens, and ye waters that are above the heavens. Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he spoke the word, and they were made; he commanded, and they were created. He hath made them fast for ever and ever; he hath given them a law which shall not be broken. Praise the LORD upon earth, ye dragons, and all deeps; fire and hail, snow and vapors, wind and storm, fulfilling his word; mountains and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars; beasts and all cattle; worms and feathered fowls;

Praise » Is due to God on account of » All spiritual blessings

Praise » Is due to God on account of » His counsel

Jeremiah 32:19

great in counsel, and infinite in thought. Thine eyes look upon all the ways of men's children, to reward every one after his way, and according to the fruits of his inventions.

Praise » Saints should » Pray for ability to offer

Psalm 119:175

O let my soul live, and praise thee, that thy judgments may help me.

Praise » The praise of the lord

Praise » Is due to God on account of » All temporal blessings

Psalm 136:25

Which giveth food unto all flesh! For his mercy endureth forever.

Psalm 104:1

Praise the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art become exceedingly glorious; thou art clothed with majesty and honour.

Praise » Is due to God on account of » His excellency

Exodus 15:7

And with thy great glory thou hast destroyed thine adversaries! Thou sentest forth thy wrath and it consumed them, even as stubble.

Psalm 148:13

praise the name of the LORD! For his name only is excellent, and his praise above heaven and earth.

Praise » Is due to God on account of » His glory

Psalm 138:5

Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD, that great is the glory of the LORD.

Ezekiel 3:12

With that, the spirit took me up. And I heard the noise of a great rushing and removing of the most blessed glory of the LORD out of his place.

Praise » Is due to God on account of » Pardon of sin

Hosea 14:2

Take words with you and turn unto the Lord. And say unto him, "Remit all wickedness and given things, and we will pay thee openly

Psalm 103:1-3

{Of David} Praise the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Who forgiveth all thy sin, and healeth all thine infirmities?

Praise » Is due to God on account of » Deliverance

Psalm 40:1-3

{To the chanter, a Psalm of David} I waited patiently for the LORD, and he inclined unto me, and heard my calling. He brought me out of the horrible pit, out of the mire and clay; he set my feet upon the rock, and ordered my goings. He hath put a new song in my mouth, even a thanksgiving unto our God. Many men seeing this, shall fear the LORD, and put their trust in him.

Psalm 124:6

But praised be the LORD, which hath not given us over for a prey unto their teeth.

Praise » Is obligatory upon » Young and old

Psalm 148:1

{Praise the Everlasting} O Praise the LORD of heaven; praise him in the heights.

Psalm 148:12

young men and maidens, old men and children,

Praise » Is obligatory upon » High and low

Psalm 148:1

{Praise the Everlasting} O Praise the LORD of heaven; praise him in the heights.

Psalm 148:11

kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the world;

Praise » Is obligatory upon » Gentiles

Psalm 117:1

O Praise the LORD all ye Gentiles; laud him all ye people.

Romans 15:11

And again, "Praise the Lord all ye gentiles, and laud him all nations."

Praise » Is obligatory upon » Angels

Praise » Is obligatory upon » All men

Psalm 107:8

O that men would therefore praise the LORD for his goodness; and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men!

Psalm 145:21

My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD; and let all flesh give thanks unto his holy name for ever and ever. Praise the everlasting! Hallelujah!

Praise » Should be offered » With the lips

Praise » Saints should » Show forth

Praise » Is due to God on account of » Answering prayer

Psalm 28:6

Praised be the LORD, for he hath heard the voice of my humble petitions.

Praise » Is due to God on account of » His holiness

Praise » Is obligatory upon » Children

Matthew 21:16

and said unto him, "Hearest thou what these say?" Jesus said unto them, "Yea, have ye never read, 'Of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast ordained praise?'"

Praise » Encouraged » Universal

Isaiah 42:12

ascribing almightiness unto the LORD, and magnifying him among the Gentiles.

Psalm 67:3

Let the people praise thee, O God; yea, let all people praise thee.

Praise » God is glorified by

Psalm 50:23

Whoso offereth me thanks and praise, he honoureth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation right, will I show the salvation of God."

Psalm 22:23

O praise the LORD, ye that fear him! Magnify him, all ye seed of Jacob, and fear him, all ye seed of Israel.

Praise » Is due to God on account of » His consolation

Isaiah 12:1

So that then thou shalt say, "I will praise thee O LORD, that though thou were angry with me, yet thine anger is turned, and thou hast comforted me.

Praise » Is due to God on account of » Protection

Psalm 59:17

Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing; for thou, O God, art my refuge, and my merciful God.

Praise » Is obligatory upon » Saints

Psalm 149:5

Let the saints be joyful with glory; let them rejoice in their beds.

Praise » Should be offered » With the mouth

Psalm 63:5

My soul is satisfied, even as it were with marrow and fatness, when my mouth praiseth thee with joyful lips.

Praise » Should be offered » Continually

Psalm 35:28

And as for my tongue, it shall be talking of thy righteousness and of thy praise, all the day long.

Psalm 71:6

I have leaned upon thee ever since I was born; thou art he that took me out of my mother's womb, therefore is my praise always of thee.

Praise » Is good and comely

Psalm 33:1

Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous, for it becometh well the just to be thankful.

Psalm 147:1

{Praise the Everlasting} Praise ye the LORD, for it is a good thing to sing praises unto our God; yea, a joyful and pleasant thing is it to be thankful.

Praise » Is due to God on account of » His majesty

Psalm 96:6

Glory and worship are before him; power and honour are in his Sanctuary. {TYNDALE: Praise and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.}

Psalm 96:1

O sing unto the LORD a new song. Sing unto the LORD all the whole earth. {TYNDALE: Sing unto the LORD a new song. Sing unto the LORD all the earth.}

Praise » Is due to God on account of » His wisdom

Jude 1:25

that is to say, to God our saviour which only is wise; be glory, majesty, dominion, and power, now and forever. Amen. {Here ends the General Epistle of Jude}

Daniel 2:20

Daniel also cried aloud, and said, "O that the name of God might be praised for ever and ever, for wisdom and strength are his own!

Praise » Should be offered » With joy

Psalm 63:5

My soul is satisfied, even as it were with marrow and fatness, when my mouth praiseth thee with joyful lips.

Psalm 98:4

Show yourselves joyful unto the LORD, all ye lands: sing, rejoice, and give thanks.

Praise » Saints should » Invite others to

Psalm 95:1

{An exhortation to the earnest praising of God} O come, let us sing unto the LORD; let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation.

Praise » Accompanied with musical instruments

1 Chronicles 16:41-42

And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and other that were chosen and named by name, to thank the LORD that his mercy lasteth ever. And with the said Heman and Jeduthun were trumpets and sounding cymbals, and instruments of the melody of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were porters.

Praise » Should be offered » Day by day

2 Chronicles 30:21

And so the children of Israel that were found at Jerusalem, held the feast of sweet bread seven days with great gladness, and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day with loud instruments.

Praise » Saints should » Glory in

1 Chronicles 16:35

And say, 'Save us o God our saviour and gather us together and deliver us from among the heathen, to thank thy holy name, and to praise thee with the praise that becometh thee.

Praise » Exemplified » israelites

1 Chronicles 16:36

Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever!' And all nations say 'Amen,' so praising the LORD."

Praise » Who shall be praised

Proverbs 31:10-30

Whoso findeth a honest faithful woman, she is much more worth than pearls. The heart of her husband may safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoils. She rendereth him good and not evil all the days of her life. read more.
She occupieth wool and flax, and laboureth gladly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ship, that bringeth her victuals from afar. She riseth ere day and giveth meat to her household, and food to her maidens. She considereth land, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and courageth her arms. And if she perceiveth that her housewifery doth good, her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her fingers to the spindle, and her hand taketh hold of the rock. She openeth her hand to the poor, yea she stretcheth forth her hands to such as have need She feareth not that the cold of winter shall hurt her house, for all her household folks are double clothed. She maketh herself fair ornaments; her clothing is white silk and purple. Her husband is much set by in the gates, when he sitteth among the rulers of the land. She maketh cloth of silk and selleth it, and delivereth a girdle unto the merchant. Strength and honour is her clothing, and in the latter day she shall rejoice. She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of grace. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not her bread with idleness. Her children arise, and call her blessed: and her husband maketh much of her. Many daughters there be that gather riches together, but thou goest above them all. Favour is a deceitful thing, and beauty is vanity; but a woman that feareth God, she shall be praised.

Praise » Is obligatory upon » Small and great

Revelation 19:5

And a voice came out of the seat, saying, "Praise our Lord God all ye that are his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great."

Praise » Christ is worthy of

Praise » Should be offered » Day and night

Praise » The lord being your praise

Praise » Called the » Sacrifice of praise

Praise » Called the » Fruit of the lips

Praise » Encouraged » Perpetually

Praise » Acceptable through Christ

Praise » Is due to God on account of » The hope of glory

1 Peter 1:3-4

Blessed be God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which through his abundant mercy begat us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from death, to enjoy an inheritance immortal, and undefiled, and that perisheth not; reserved in heaven for you

Praise » Should be offered » For ever and ever

Psalm 145:1-2

{A Praise of David} I will magnify thee, O God my king; I will praise thy name for ever and ever. Every day will I give thanks unto thee, and praise thy name for ever and ever.

Praise » Who loves the praise of men more than the praise of God

John 12:37-43

And though he had done so many miracles before them, yet believed not they on him, that the saying of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, that he spake, "Lord who shall believe our saying? And to whom is the arm of the Lord opened?" Therefore could they not believe, because that Isaiah saith again, read more.
"He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their hearts: that they should not see with their eyes, and understand with their hearts, and should be converted and I should heal them." Such things said Isaiah when he saw his glory, and spake of him. Nevertheless, among the chief rulers many believed on him: but because of the Pharisees they would not be a known of it, lest they should be excommunicated. For they loved the praise that is given of men, more than the praise that cometh of God.

Praise » Who praises the wicked

Proverbs 28:4

They that forsake the law, praise the ungodly; but such as keep the law, abhor them.

Praise » Not praising yourself

Proverbs 27:2

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; yea, other folk's lips and not thine.

Praise » God is worthy of

Praise » Is due to God on account of » Fulfilling of his promises

1 Kings 8:56

"Blessed be the LORD that hath given rest unto his people Israel according to all that he promised: so that there is not one word escaped of all the good promises which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.

Praise » Is due to God on account of » Constant preservation

Psalm 71:6-8

I have leaned upon thee ever since I was born; thou art he that took me out of my mother's womb, therefore is my praise always of thee. I am become as it were a monster unto many, but my sure trust is in thee. O let my mouth be filled with thy praise, that I may sing of thy glory and honour all the day long.

Praise » Should be offered » During life

Praise » Saints should » Triumph in

Psalm 106:47

Deliver us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the Heathen; that we may give thanks unto thy holy name, and make our boast of thy praise.

Praise » Saints should » Declare

Isaiah 42:12

ascribing almightiness unto the LORD, and magnifying him among the Gentiles.

Praise » Exemplified » Priests and levites

Ezra 3:10-11

And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests stood in their array, with trumpets, and the Levites, the children of Asaph, with cymbals; to praise the LORD, after the manner of David, king of Israel. And they sang together, giving praise and thanks unto the LORD; because he is gracious, and because his mercy endureth forever upon Israel. And all the people shouted loud in praising the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

Praise » Exemplified » hezekiah

Isaiah 38:19

but the living, yea the living acknowledge thee, like as I do this day. The father telleth his children of thy faithfulness.

Praise » Exemplified » Jethro

Exodus 18:10

And Jethro said, "Blessed be the LORD which hath delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians and out of the hand of Pharaoh, which hath delivered his people from under the power of the Egyptians.

Praise » Exemplified » -ezra

Nehemiah 8:6

And Ezra praised the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, "Amen, Amen," with their hands up, and bowed themselves, and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground.

Praise » Of david » At the close of his reign

1 Chronicles 29:10-19

And David blessed the LORD before all the congregation and said, "Blessed art thou LORD God of Israel our father, from ever and for ever. Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, power and glory, victory and praise: for all that is in heaven and in earth is thine, and thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art lifted up a head above all. And riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all, and in thine hand is power and strength, and in thine hand it is to make great and to give strength unto all. read more.
And now our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name. For what am I? And what is my people, that would obtain strength to be so willing? But all is of thee, and of that we received of thine hand we have given thee. For we be but strangers before thee and tenants, as were all our fathers. Our days on the earth is but a shadow, and there is none abiding. O LORD our God, all this heap that we have prepared to build thee a house for thy holy name, cometh of thine hand, and is all thine. I know my God, that thou provest the heart and hast pleasure in plainness. And in plainness of mine heart I have willingly given all this. And now I see thy people, which are here in gladness to offer willingly to thee. O LORD God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, our fathers, keep this forever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their hearts unto thee. And give unto Solomon my son, a pure heart to keep thy commandments, thy testimonies and thine ordinances, and to do all, and to build the house which I intended."

Praise » Is due to God on account of » His loving-kindness and truth

Psalm 138:2

I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name, because of thy loving-kindness and truth; for thou hast magnified thy word, according unto thy great name.

Praise » Is due to God on account of » The continuance of blessings

Praise » Is due to God on account of » His faithfulness and truth

Praise » Is due to God on account of » Spiritual health

Praise » Is due to God on account of » His judgment

Psalm 101:1

{A Psalm of David} My song shall be of mercy and judgment, yea unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.

Praise » Is due to God on account of » His power

Psalm 21:13

Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength; so will we sing and praise thy power.

Praise » Should be offered » With uprightness of heart

Psalm 119:7

I will thank thee with an unfeigned heart, because I am learned in the judgments of thy righteousness.

Praise » Should be offered » Throughout the world

Praise » Should be offered » More and more

Praise » Saints should » Be endued with the spirit of

Praise » Called the » Garment of praise

Praise » Called the » Voice of melody

Isaiah 51:3

For the LORD hath compassion on Zion and hath compassion on all that is decayed therein, and will make her wilderness as paradise, and her desert as the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness shall be found therein, with thanksgiving and the voice of praise.

Praise » Encouraged » Four-fold reason for

Praise » Of david » On bringing the ark of the covenant to zion

1 Chronicles 16:8-36

"Thank the LORD, call on his name, make his acts known among the people! Sing unto him and play unto him: and record all his wonderful deeds! Praise his holy name, and let the hearts of them that seek the LORD rejoice! read more.
Seek the LORD and his strength: Seek his presence always! Remember his marvels which he did, and his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth: The seed of Israel are his servants, the children of Jacob are his chosen! He is the LORD our God: in all lands are his judgments. Think on his covenant ever, and on the word he commanded to a thousand generations. Of his covenant to Abraham, and of his oath to Isaac: which he set before Jacob for a decree, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, saying, 'To thee I will give the land of Canaan, to be the portion of your inheritance.' When you were a small company in number, even but a few, and thereto strangers therein. And they went from people to people, and from one kingdom to another nation. He suffered no man to do them wrong: But rebuked kings for their sakes. 'Touch not mine anointed, nor do my Prophets any harm.' Sing unto the LORD all the earth: and show from day to day his victories. Tell among the heathen of his glory: and among all nations of his wonderful deeds. For great is the LORD and to be praised exceedingly: and terrible is he above all Gods. For all the gods of the heathen are idols: But the LORD made heaven! Praise and honour are in his presence: strength and gladness are in his place. Ascribe to the LORD ye kindreds of people; Ascribe to the LORD Glory and strength. Give honour unto the LORD's name: bring presents and come before him, and bow to the LORD in holy apparel. All the earth fear him: he established the earth that it cannot move. The heaven rejoice and the earth be glad, and let men tell among the nations that the LORD is a king. Let the sea thunder and his fullness, and let the fields rejoice and all that is therein. Moreover, let the trees of the wood ring at the presence of the LORD: for he cometh to judge the earth. Thank the LORD for he is good, and his mercy lasteth ever! And say, 'Save us o God our saviour and gather us together and deliver us from among the heathen, to thank thy holy name, and to praise thee with the praise that becometh thee. Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever!' And all nations say 'Amen,' so praising the LORD."

Praise » Who gets their praise from God

Romans 2:29

But he is a Jew which is hid within, and the circumcision of the heart is the true circumcision, which is in the spirit, and not in the letter: whose praise is not of men but of God.

Praise » Saints should » Render, under affliction

Praise » Saints should » Express their joy by

Praise » Exemplified » Paul and silas

Praise » Exemplified » Apostles

Luke 24:53

And were continually in the temple, praising, and lauding God. Amen.

Praise » Exemplified » Multitudes

Luke 18:43

And immediately he saw, and followed him, praising God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave laud to God.

Praise » Called the » Calves of the lips

Hosea 14:2

Take words with you and turn unto the Lord. And say unto him, "Remit all wickedness and given things, and we will pay thee openly

Praise » Called the » Sacrifices of joy

Psalm 27:6

And now shall he lift up mine head above mine enemies round about me. Therefore will I offer in his dwelling an oblation with great gladness; I will sing and speak praises unto the LORD.

Praise » Called the » Voice of triumph

Psalm 47:1

{To the Chanter, a Psalm of the children of Korah} O clap your hands together, all ye people; O sing unto God with the voice of melody!

Praise » Called the » Voice of a psalm

Psalm 98:5

Praise the LORD upon the harp, sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving.

Praise » Called the » Voice of praise

Psalm 66:8

O magnify our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard,

Praise » Encouraged » With musical instruments

Praise » Encouraged » In song

Praise » Song of moses, after the passage through the red sea

Exodus 15:1-19

Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song unto the LORD, and said, "Let us sing unto the LORD, for he is become glorious, the horse and him that rode upon him hath he overthrown in the sea! The LORD is my strength and my song, and is become my salvation. He is my God, and I will glorify him! He is my father's God, and I will lift him up on high! The LORD is a man of war, Jehovah is his name: read more.
Pharaoh's chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea. His jolly captains are drowned in the reed sea; the deep waters have covered them; they sank to the bottom as a stone. Thine hand, LORD, is glorious in power, thine hand, LORD, hath all to dashed the enemy. And with thy great glory thou hast destroyed thine adversaries! Thou sentest forth thy wrath and it consumed them, even as stubble. With the breath of thine anger the water gathered together and the floods stood still as a rock, and the deep water congealed together in the midst of the sea. The enemy said, 'I will follow and overtake them, and will divide the spoil: I will satisfy my lust upon them: I will draw my sword, and mine hand shall destroy them.' Thou blewest with thy breath and the sea covered them, and they sank as lead in the mighty waters. Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among gods? Who is like thee, so glorious in holiness, fearful, laudable and that showest wonders? Thou stretchedest out thy right hand, and in the earth swallowed them. And thou carriedest with thy mercy this people which thou deliveredest, and broughtest them with thy strength unto thy holy habitation! The nations heard, and were afraid. Pangs came upon the Philistines. Then the dukes of the Edomites were amazed, and trembling came upon the mightiest of the Moabites, and all the inhabiters of Canaan waxed faint-hearted. Let fear and dread fall upon them through the greatness of thine arm, and let them be as still as a stone, while thy people pass through, O LORD; while the people pass through, which thou hast gotten. Bring them in and plant them in the mountains of thine inheritance, the place, LORD, which thou hast made for to dwell in, the sanctuary, LORD, which thy hands have prepared. The LORD reign ever and always!" For Pharaoh went in on horseback with his chariots and horsemen into the sea, and the LORD brought the waters of the sea upon them. And the children of Israel went on dry land through the midst of the sea.

Praise » Of hannah

1 Samuel 2:1-10

And Hannah prayed and said, "Mine heart rejoiceth in the LORD. Mine horn is high in the LORD and my mouth is wide open over mine enemies, for I rejoice in thy salvation. There is none so holy as the LORD: no, there is none save thou. Neither is there any strength like unto our God. Let go your great boasting of high things, let go out of your mouth that old byword: for the LORD is a God that knoweth all things, and judgeth the thoughts. read more.
The bows of the strong are broken: and the weak are endued with strength. They that were full, have hired out themselves for bread, and they that were hungry cease so to be: insomuch that the barren hath borne seven, and she that had many children is waxed feeble. The LORD killeth and maketh alive; bringeth down to hell and fetcheth up again. The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich; bringeth low, and heaveth up on high. He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill: to set them among princes, and to inherit them with the seat of glory. For the pillars of the earth are the LORD's, and he hath set the round world upon them. He will keep the feet of his saints but the wicked shall keep silence in darkness. For in his own might shall no man be strong. The LORD's adversaries shall be made to fear him: and out of heaven he shall thunder upon them. The LORD shall judge the ends of the world, and shall give might unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed."

Praise » Offered to Christ

John 12:13

took branches of palm trees and went and met him, and cried, "Hosanna, blessed is he that in the name of the Lord cometh, King of Israel."

Praise » Exemplified » First converts

Praise » Exemplified » Simeon

Praise » Exemplified » Anna

Luke 2:38

And the same came forth that same hour, and praised the Lord, and spake of him to all that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

Praise » Exemplified » Lame man

Acts 3:8

and he sprang, stood, and also walked, and entered with them into the temple: walking, and leaping, and lauding God.

Praise » The chorus when solomon brought the ark of the covenant into the temple

2 Chronicles 5:13

And the trumpet blowers and the singers so agreed, that it seemed but one voice in praising and thanking the LORD. And as the voice of the trumpets, cymbals and instruments of melody arose, and as they praised the LORD, how that he was good and that his mercy lasteth ever, the house of the LORD was filled with a cloud:

Praise » Of miriam

Exodus 15:21

And Miriam sang before them, "Sing ye unto the LORD, for he is become glorious indeed! The horse and his rider hath he overthrown in the sea!"

Praise » Of david » Celebrating his deliverance from the hand of saul

Praise » Of deborah, after defeating the canaanites

Prayer » Accompanied with » Praise

Psalm 66:17

I called unto him with my mouth, and gave him praises with my tongue.

Psalms » Praise » For God's attributes

Worship » Nature of worship » Praise

2 Chronicles 5:13

And the trumpet blowers and the singers so agreed, that it seemed but one voice in praising and thanking the LORD. And as the voice of the trumpets, cymbals and instruments of melody arose, and as they praised the LORD, how that he was good and that his mercy lasteth ever, the house of the LORD was filled with a cloud:

2 Chronicles 30:21

And so the children of Israel that were found at Jerusalem, held the feast of sweet bread seven days with great gladness, and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day with loud instruments.

Topics on Praise

I Will Sing Praises

Psalm 51:14

Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, thou that art the God of my health; that my tongue may praise thy righteousness.

Praise The Lord With Music!

Jeremiah 20:13

Sing unto the LORD, and praise him, for he hath delivered the soul of the oppressed, from the hand of the violent.

Praise The Lord!

Psalm 105:45

that they might keep his statutes, and observe his laws. Praise the everlasting! Hallelujah!

Praise, Examples Of

Genesis 14:18-20

Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine. And he being the priest of the most highest God, blessed him, saying,

Praise, Reasons For

Psalm 68:32

Sing unto God, O ye kingdoms of the earth: O sing praises unto the LORD, Selah,

The Holy Spirit And Praise

John 4:23-24

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the father in spirit, and in truth. For verily, such the father requireth to worship him.

Those Singing Praise

Ezra 3:11

And they sang together, giving praise and thanks unto the LORD; because he is gracious, and because his mercy endureth forever upon Israel. And all the people shouted loud in praising the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

Unceasing Praise

Psalm 35:28

And as for my tongue, it shall be talking of thy righteousness and of thy praise, all the day long.

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