Psalm 147:1

New English Translation

Praise the Lord, for it is good to sing praises to our God! Yes, praise is pleasant and appropriate!

Cross References

Ezra 3:12

Many of the priests, the Levites, and the leaders – older people who had seen with their own eyes the former temple while it was still established – were weeping loudly, and many others raised their voice in a joyous shout.

Psalm 135:3

Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good! Sing praises to his name, for it is pleasant!

Psalm 33:1

You godly ones, shout for joy because of the Lord! It is appropriate for the morally upright to offer him praise.

Psalm 42:4

I will remember and weep! For I was once walking along with the great throng to the temple of God, shouting and giving thanks along with the crowd as we celebrated the holy festival.

Psalm 92:1

It is fitting to thank the Lord, and to sing praises to your name, O sovereign One!

Psalm 92:2

It is fitting to proclaim your loyal love in the morning, and your faithfulness during the night,