Psalm 147:1

Modern English Version

Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful.

Cross References

Ezra 3:12

Now many of the older Levitical priests and chiefs of the fathers’ households, who had seen the first temple, wept with a loud voice, as the foundation of this temple was laid before their eyes. Yet many others shouted exuberantly for joy,

Psalm 135:3

Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing praises to His name, for it is pleasant.

Psalm 33:1

Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! Praise is becoming to the upright.

Psalm 42:4

When I remember these things, I pour out my soul within me. For I would go with the throng of people, and lead them in procession to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping festival.

Psalm 92:1

It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High,

Psalm 92:2

to declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, and Your faithfulness in the night,