New International Version Sing to the LORD with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp. New Living Translation Sing out your thanks to the LORD; sing praises to our God with a harp. English Standard Version Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make melody to our God on the lyre! Berean Standard Bible Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God, Berean Literal Bible Sing to YHWH with thanksgiving; make music to our God on the harp, King James Bible Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God: New King James Version Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; Sing praises on the harp to our God, New American Standard Bible Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; Sing praises to our God on the lyre; NASB 1995 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; Sing praises to our God on the lyre, NASB 1977 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; Sing praises to our God on the lyre, Legacy Standard Bible Sing to Yahweh with thanksgiving; Sing praises to our God on the lyre. Amplified Bible Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; Sing praises to our God with the lyre, Berean Annotated Bible Sing to the LORD {YHWH} with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God {Elohehenu}, Christian Standard Bible Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; play the lyre to our God, Holman Christian Standard Bible Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; play the lyre to our God, American Standard Version Sing unto Jehovah with thanksgiving; Sing praises upon the harp unto our God, Contemporary English Version Celebrate and sing! Play your harps for the LORD our God. English Revised Version Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praises upon the harp unto our God: GOD'S WORD® Translation Sing to the LORD a song of thanksgiving. Make music to our God with a lyre. Good News Translation Sing hymns of praise to the LORD; play music on the harp to our God. International Standard Version Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving, and compose music to our God with the lyre. NET Bible Offer to the LORD a song of thanks! Sing praises to our God to the accompaniment of a harp! New Heart English Bible Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving. Sing praises on the harp to our God, Webster's Bible Translation Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp to our God: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God, World English Bible Sing to Yahweh with thanksgiving. Sing praises on the harp to our God, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnswer to YHWH with thanksgiving, "" Sing to our God with a harp. Berean Literal Bible Sing to YHWH with thanksgiving; make music to our God on the harp, Young's Literal Translation Answer ye to Jehovah with thanksgiving, Sing ye to our God with a harp. Smith's Literal Translation Strike up to Jehovah with praise; play upon the harp to our God: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSing ye to the Lord with praise: sing to our God upon the harp. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; with the lyre make music to our God, New Revised Standard Version Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make melody to our God on the lyre. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSing to the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp to our God, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Praise LORD JEHOVAH with glory; sing to LORD JEHOVAH with harps OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving, Sing praises upon the harp unto our God; Brenton Septuagint Translation Begin the song with thanksgiving to the Lord; sing praises on the harp to our God: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context It is Good to Sing Praises…6The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground. 7Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God, 8who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills.… Cross References Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; Psalm 95:2 Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song. Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. make music on the harp to our God, Psalm 33:2 Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. Psalm 98:5 Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. Psalm 144:9 I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You— Ephesians 5:19-20 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. James 5:13 Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Romans 15:9 so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” 1 Corinthians 14:15 What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind. Revelation 5:9 And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. Revelation 14:3 And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. Isaiah 12:5 Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. Treasury of Scripture Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise on the harp to our God: Psalm 47:6,7 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises… Psalm 68:32 Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah: Psalm 92:1-3 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 Harp Instruments Lyre Melody Music Praise Praises Psalms Sing Songs ThanksgivingJump to Next Harp Instruments Lyre Melody Music Praise Praises Psalms Sing Songs ThanksgivingPsalm 147 1. The prophet exhorts to praise God for his care of the church4. His power and wisdom 6. His mercy 7. His providence 12. To praise him for his blessings upon the kingdom 15. For his power over the elements 19. And for his ordinances in the church Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; Israel’s worship joined praise to grateful remembrance of the LORD’s covenant faithfulness, His provision, and His care for His people. Thanksgiving acknowledged that every blessing came from Him and directed the congregation’s attention away from self-reliance. Psa 95:2 Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving;… make music on the harp to our God, The harp was regularly used in Israel’s public worship, including temple praise, symbolizing joy and celebration. Instrumental music accompanied the voices of God’s people and expressed joy, reverence, and confidence in “our God,” who had made Himself known to them. Psa 33:2 Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His people. 2. Psalmist The author of the psalm, traditionally attributed to David, who calls the people to worship and praise God. 3. Harp A musical instrument used in ancient Israelite worship, symbolizing joy and celebration in the presence of God. Teaching Points The Call to WorshipWorship is an active response to God's goodness and faithfulness. We are called to engage in worship with a heart full of thanksgiving. The Role of Music in Worship Music is a powerful tool for expressing our gratitude and adoration to God. It can uplift our spirits and draw us closer to Him. Thanksgiving as a Lifestyle Thanksgiving should not be limited to specific occasions but should be a continual attitude in the life of a believer. Recognizing God's blessings daily fosters a heart of gratitude. The Importance of Community Worship Worshiping together as a community strengthens our faith and encourages others. It is a collective expression of our love and reverence for God. Reflecting on God's Attributes As we sing and make music to God, we should meditate on His attributes—His love, mercy, and power—fueling our worship with genuine awe and reverence. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 147:7?2. How can we practically "sing to the LORD with thanksgiving" in daily life? 3. What does Psalm 147:7 teach about the importance of gratitude in worship? 4. How does Psalm 147:7 connect with Ephesians 5:19 on singing praises? 5. Why is it important to "make music on the harp" to God today? 6. How can expressing gratitude to God impact our relationship with Him? 7. How does Psalm 147:7 encourage gratitude in worship? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 147:7? 9. How does Psalm 147:7 reflect God's provision in nature? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 147? (7) Sing.--Literally, answer, which some think suggests an antiphonal arrangement. Though the strophic arrangement is only loosely marked, the psalm takes a new departure here, with a fresh invocation to praise, going on to fresh proofs from nature of the Almighty Power.Verse 7. - Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving. God is not only to be praised for his greatness (ver. 5), but also to be thanked for his loving-kindness (vers. 2, 3, 8, 9). Sing praise upon the harp unto our God. The glad sound of the harp should accompany his praises. Psalm 147:7 calls believers to wholehearted, grateful, skillful, and relational worship. We sing—not out of duty but delight—expressing thanks, employing every talent, and rejoicing in the privilege of belonging to the living God. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Singעֱנ֣וּ (‘ĕ·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 6030: To answer, respond to the LORD לַיהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel with thanksgiving; בְּתוֹדָ֑ה (bə·ṯō·w·ḏāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8426: An extension of the hand, avowal, adoration, a choir of worshippers make music זַמְּר֖וּ (zam·mə·rū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 2167: Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music on the harp בְכִנּֽוֹר׃ (ḇə·ḵin·nō·wr) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3658: A harp to our God, לֵאלֹהֵ֣ינוּ (lê·lō·hê·nū) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Additonal Resources Psalm 147:7 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 147:7 Bible Gateway Psalm 147:7 Bible.com Psalm 147:7 NIV |
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