New International Version Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing praise to his name, for that is pleasant. New Living Translation Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; celebrate his lovely name with music. English Standard Version Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing to his name, for it is pleasant! Berean Standard Bible Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. Berean Literal Bible Praise YAH, for YHWH is good; sing praises to His name, for it is pleasant! King James Bible Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant. New King James Version Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is pleasant. New American Standard Bible Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. NASB 1995 Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. NASB 1977 Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. Legacy Standard Bible Praise Yah, for Yahweh is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. Amplified Bible Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is gracious and lovely. Berean Annotated Bible Hallelujah, for the LORD {YHWH} is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. Christian Standard Bible Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing praise to his name, for it is delightful. Holman Christian Standard Bible Praise Yahweh, for Yahweh is good; sing praise to His name, for it is delightful. American Standard Version Praise ye Jehovah; for Jehovah is good: Sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant. Contemporary English Version come and shout praises. Praise the name of the LORD! He is kind and good. English Revised Version Praise ye the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant. GOD'S WORD® Translation Praise the LORD because he is good. Make music to praise his name because his name is beautiful. Good News Translation Praise the LORD, because he is good; sing praises to his name, because he is kind. International Standard Version Praise the LORD, because the LORD is good; Sing to his name, for he is gracious. NET Bible Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good! Sing praises to his name, for it is pleasant! New Heart English Bible Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good. Sing praises to his name, for that is pleasant. Webster's Bible Translation Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good; sing praises to his name; for it is pleasant. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. World English Bible Praise Yah, for Yahweh is good. Sing praises to his name, for that is pleasant. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPraise YAH! For YHWH [is] good, "" Sing praise to His Name, for [it is] pleasant. Berean Literal Bible Praise YAH, for YHWH is good; sing praises to His name, for it is pleasant! Young's Literal Translation Praise ye Jah! for Jehovah is good, Sing praise to His name, for it is pleasant. Smith's Literal Translation Praise ye Jah; for Jehovah is good: play on the harp to his name, for it is pleasant. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePraise ye the Lord, for the Lord is good: sing ye to his name, for it is sweet. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good! Sing to his name, for it brings joy! New Revised Standard Version Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing to his name, for he is gracious. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BiblePraise the LORD; for the LORD is good; sing praises to his name, for he is delightful. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Praise LORD JEHOVAH because he is good; sing to his Name because it is sweet! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Praise ye the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises unto His name, for it is pleasant. Brenton Septuagint Translation Praise ye the Lord; for the Lord is good: sing praises to his name; for it is good. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Your Name, O LORD, Endures Forever…2who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. 3Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. 4For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession.… Cross References Hallelujah, Revelation 19:1 After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God! Psalm 146:1 Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, O my soul. for the LORD is good; Psalm 100:5 For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations. Psalm 107:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. sing praises to His name, Psalm 68:4 Sing to God! Sing praises to His name. Exalt Him who rides on the clouds—His name is the LORD—and rejoice before Him. Psalm 92:1 A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, for it is lovely. Psalm 147:1 Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him! Songs 1:3 The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you. Psalm 33:1 Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him. Psalm 147:7 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God, Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. Psalm 106:1 Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 145:3 Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable. Psalm 96:2 Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. Treasury of Scripture Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises to his name; for it is pleasant. for the Lord Psalm 106:1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 107:1 O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 118:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. for it is Psalm 33:1 Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. Psalm 63:5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: Psalm 92:1,2 A Psalm or 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 High: … Jump to Previous Good Gracious Jah Lovely Melody Pleasant Pleasing Praise Praises Psalms Sing YahJump to Next Good Gracious Jah Lovely Melody Pleasant Pleasing Praise Praises Psalms Sing YahPsalm 135 1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy5. For his power 8. For his judgments 15. The vanity of idols 19. An exhortation to bless God Hallelujah, God’s people are summoned to unite in worship. Psalm 135 addresses the servants who ministered in the house of the LORD (Yahweh, the covenant name of God), yet its call extends to all who belong to Him. Rev 19:1 After this I heard a sound like the roar… for the LORD is good; The LORD’s goodness is displayed in His creation, His covenant with Israel, His deliverance from Egypt, and His faithful care for His people. His character remains worthy of praise in every generation. Psa 100:5 For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures… sing praises to His name, God’s name reveals His holy character, sovereign power, mercy, and faithfulness. Singing joins remembered truth with grateful devotion and declares His works before the congregation. Psa 68:4 Sing to God! Sing praises to His name. Exalt Him… for it is lovely. Praise is fitting because fellowship with the living God is beautiful and joyful. Worship turns the heart from idols and earthly fears to the One whose goodness endures forever. Psa 147:1 Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His people. 2. The Psalmist The author of this psalm, traditionally attributed to the community of Israel, who calls the people to worship and praise God. 3. The Temple While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of Psalm 135 suggests a setting of communal worship, likely in the temple in Jerusalem. Teaching Points The Goodness of GodRecognize and meditate on the inherent goodness of God. His nature is the foundation for our praise and worship. The Beauty of His Name The name of the LORD is lovely, reflecting His character and deeds. In worship, we should focus on the beauty and holiness of God's name. The Call to Worship Worship is both a personal and communal act. Engage in both private and corporate worship, acknowledging God's goodness and beauty. Consistency in Praise Make praising God a regular part of your life, not just in times of joy but also in times of trial, as an expression of faith in His goodness. The Role of Music in Worship Singing is a powerful form of worship that engages the heart and mind. Use music as a means to express your love and adoration for God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 135:3?2. How can we practically "praise the LORD" in our daily lives today? 3. Why is it "pleasant" to sing praises to God's name, according to Psalm 135:3? 4. How does Psalm 135:3 connect with other scriptures about praising God? 5. What attributes of God make His name "lovely" and worthy of praise? 6. How can we encourage others to join in praising God as Psalm 135:3 suggests? 7. Why does Psalm 135:3 emphasize praising the LORD as "good"? 8. How does Psalm 135:3 reflect the nature of God's goodness? 9. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 135:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 135? What Does Psalm 135:3 Mean Hallelujah“Praise the LORD” is the opening call that sets the tone for wholehearted worship. • Psalm 146–150 repeatedly begin with the same word, urging an unbroken lifestyle of praise. • Revelation 19:1–6 shows heaven echoing this cry, reminding us that praise now is practice for eternity. • Psalm 113:1 adds that servants of the LORD are especially charged to take up this anthem, making praise our shared vocation. for the LORD is good The psalmist grounds worship in God’s unchanging character. • Psalm 100:5 declares, “For the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever,” linking goodness with covenant love. • James 1:17 affirms that every good and perfect gift comes from the Father, so praising Him is simply recognizing reality. • Exodus 34:6–7 shows God proclaiming His own goodness to Moses, highlighting mercy, grace, and patience as defining traits. sing praises to His name Praise moves from declaration to joyful expression. • Ephesians 5:19 encourages speaking to one another “with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,” letting worship shape community life. • Psalm 33:1–3 calls for “skillful” music—undistracted excellence that reflects the worth of the One we worship. • Acts 16:25 depicts Paul and Silas singing hymns in prison, proving that praise is possible in every circumstance. for it is lovely His name—the revelation of who He is—is described as delightful, beautiful, desirable. • Psalm 27:4 speaks of gazing on “the beauty of the LORD,” affirming that God Himself is the believer’s true attraction. • Songs 1:3 says, “Your name is perfume poured out,” illustrating how God’s reputation brings refreshment and joy. • Philippians 2:9–11 promises that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, showing that His lovely name carries ultimate authority and honor. summary Psalm 135:3 invites God’s people to a life saturated with praise: because God is undeniably good, His character deserves constant celebration. Singing turns that conviction into audible, shared joy, and His beautiful name supplies endless reasons for adoration. (3) Sing praises.—Rather, play.For it is pleasant—i.e., thus to sing hallelujah. (See Psalm 147:1; Proverbs 22:18. Others take name as the subject, and the Prayer-Book version suggested to Crashaw the beautiful hymn beginning “Come lovely name,” &c. Verse 3. - Praise the Lord; for the Lord is good (comp. Psalm 86:5; Psalm 119:68). Sing praises unto his Name; for it is pleasant; or, "lovely" (comp. Psalm 52:9; Psalm 54:6).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Praiseהַֽ֭לְלוּ־ (hal·lū-) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1984: To shine the LORD, יָהּ (yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3050: LORD -- the name of the God of Israel for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is good; ט֣וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good sing praises זַמְּר֥וּ (zam·mə·rū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 2167: Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music to His name, לִ֝שְׁמ֗וֹ (liš·mōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction it is lovely. נָעִֽים׃ (nā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 5273: Pleasant, delightful Additonal Resources Psalm 135:3 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 135:3 Bible Gateway Psalm 135:3 Bible.com Psalm 135:3 NIV |
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