Parallel Verses
Amplified
Shout for joy to the God of Jacob (Israel).
New American Standard Bible
For the choir director;
Shout
King James Version
{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.
Holman Bible
For the choir director: on the Gittith. Of Asaph.
shout in triumph to the God of Jacob.
International Standard Version
Sing joyfully to God, our strength. Raise a shout to the God of Jacob.
A Conservative Version
Sing aloud to God our strength. Make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob.
American Standard Version
Sing aloud unto God our strength: Make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.
Bible in Basic English
Make a song to God our strength: make a glad cry to the God of Jacob.
Darby Translation
{To the chief Musician. Upon the Gittith. A Psalm of Asaph.} Sing ye joyously unto God our strength, shout aloud unto the God of Jacob;
Julia Smith Translation
To the overseer upon the stringed instrument; to Asaph. Rejoice ye in God our strength: shout to the God of Jacob.
King James 2000
[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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Shout out to God our strength; shout joyfully to the God of Jacob.
Modern King James verseion
To the Chief Musician. On Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph. Sing aloud to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of Jacob.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
{To the Chanter, upon Gittith, of Asaph} Sing merrily unto God, our strength; make a cheerful noise unto 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
Sing aloud to God, our strength. Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob.
The Emphasized Bible
Shout ye for joy, unto God our strength, Sound the note of triumph, to the God of Jacob;
Webster
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.
World English Bible
Sing aloud to God, our strength! Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob!
Youngs Literal Translation
To the Overseer. -- 'On the Gittith.' By Asaph. Cry aloud to God our strength, Shout to the God of Jacob.
References
American
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 81:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Call To Obedience
1
Shout for joy to the God of Jacob (Israel).
2
Raise a song, sound the timbrel,
The sweet sounding lyre with the harp.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 66:1
Psalm 8:1
How majestic and glorious and excellent is Your name in all the earth!
You have displayed Your splendor above the heavens.
Genesis 50:17
‘You are to say to Joseph, “I beg you, please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, for they did you wrong.”’ Now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” And Joseph wept when they spoke to him.
Psalm 18:1-2
Psalm 28:7
The Lord is my strength and my [impenetrable] shield;
My heart trusts [with unwavering confidence] in Him, and I am helped;
Therefore my heart greatly rejoices,
And with my song I shall thank Him and praise Him.
Psalm 33:1-3
Praise is becoming and appropriate for those who are upright [in heart—those with moral integrity and godly character].
Psalm 46:1-7
A very present and well-proved help in trouble.
Psalm 46:11
The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.
Psalm 52:7
“Look, [this is] the man who would not make God his strength [his stronghold and fortress],
But trusted in the abundance of his riches,
Taking refuge in his wealth.”
Psalm 67:4
Let the nations be glad and sing for joy,
For You will judge the people fairly
And guide the nations on earth. Selah.
Psalm 100:1-2
Jeremiah 31:7
For thus says the Lord,
“Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob,
And shout for the first and foremost of the nations [the chosen people, Israel];
Proclaim, give praise and say,
‘O Lord save Your people,
The remnant of Israel!’
Matthew 22:32
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]