Psalm 81:2

God's Word

Begin a psalm, and strike a tambourine. Play lyres and harps with their pleasant music.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 5:13

the trumpeters and singers praised and thanked the Lord in unison. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and other musical instruments, they sang in praise to the Lord: “He is good; his mercy endures forever.” Then the Lord’s temple was filled with a cloud.

Nehemiah 12:42

and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchiah, Elam, and Ezer. The singers sang under the direction of Jezrahiah.

Psalm 59:17

O my strength, I will make music to praise you! God is my stronghold, my merciful God!

Psalm 92:3

on a ten-stringed instrument and a harp and with a melody on a lyre.

Exodus 15:20

Then the prophet Miriam, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand. All the women, dancing with tambourines, followed her.

Mark 14:26

After they sang a hymn, they went to the Mount of Olives.

Ephesians 5:19

by reciting psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs for your own good. Sing and make music to the Lord with your hearts.

Colossians 3:16

Let Christ’s word with all its wisdom and richness live in you. Use psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to teach and instruct yourselves about ⌞God’s⌟ kindness. Sing to God in your hearts.

James 5:13

If any of you are having trouble, pray. If you are happy, sing psalms.