Bible verses about praise
Psalm 150:1-2, Psalm 34:1 and Psalm 103:1-2 are the verses most often used for praise. They call people to praise God out loud, at all times, and with everything in them. All eleven are below in full.
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1.Psalm 150:1-2
Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.
In the World English Bible
Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary! Praise him in his heavens for his acts of power! Praise him for his mighty acts! Praise him according to his excellent greatness!
The last psalm in the book is one long call to praise. These two lines name where and why.
2.Psalm 34:1
I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
In the World English Bible
I will bless the LORD at all times. His praise will always be in my mouth.
David wrote this when he had just escaped danger. He says praise will always be on his lips.
3.Psalm 103:1-2
Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
In the World English Bible
Praise the LORD, my soul! All that is within me, praise his holy name! Praise the LORD, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits,
David tells his own soul to bless the Lord and not forget what he's done. A reminder to count the good.
4.Psalm 96:1-3
O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth. Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
In the World English Bible
Sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Sing to the LORD! Bless his name! Proclaim his salvation from day to day! Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.
A new song for the whole earth. It asks people to tell others about God, day after day.
5.Psalm 147:1
Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
In the World English Bible
Praise the LORD, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him.
A plain statement that praising God is good and fitting, and that it's pleasant to do.
6.Psalm 63:3-4
Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
In the World English Bible
Because your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you. So I will bless you while I live. I will lift up my hands in your name.
Written in a dry wilderness. The writer says God's love is worth more than life, and that is why his lips praise.
7.Hebrews 13:15
By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
In the World English Bible
Through him, then, let’s offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which proclaim allegiance to his name.
Praise pictured as an offering, given continually, with words as the gift.
8.Acts 16:25
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
In the World English Bible
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.
Paul and Silas had been beaten and locked in a cell. At midnight they were praying and singing, and the other prisoners listened.
9.Psalm 146:1-2
Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.
In the World English Bible
Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, my soul. While I live, I will praise the LORD. I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist.
The writer promises to praise God as long as he lives, a lifetime commitment in two lines.
10.Isaiah 25:1
O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.
In the World English Bible
The LORD, you are my God. I will exalt you! I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago, in complete faithfulness and truth.
Here the prophet praises God for plans made long ago and carried out faithfully.
11.Psalm 113:3
From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’s name is to be praised.
In the World English Bible
From the rising of the sun to its going down, the LORD’s name is to be praised.
Praise from sunrise to sunset. It covers the whole day, not just a worship service.
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What is a good Bible verse about praise?
Psalm 150:1-2 is a good place to start. The last psalm in the book is one long call to praise. These two lines name where and why.
Why does the Bible tell people to praise God?
The Psalms give reasons along with the commands. Psalm 103:1-2 asks you to remember the good God has done. Psalm 63:3-4 and Psalm 146:1-2 treat praise as a response to who God is, not as a mood.
Can you praise God when life is hard?
Acts 16:25 describes Paul and Silas doing it in a prison cell. Psalm 34:1 comes from a time David was running for his life. The Bible doesn't say it feels easy, only that it's possible.
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