Psalm 81:2

New International Reader's Version

Let the music begin. Play the tambourines. Play sweet music on harps and lyres.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 5:13

The trumpet players and other musicians played their instruments together. They praised the Lord and gave thanks to him. The singers sang to the music of the trumpets, cymbals and other instruments. They sang in praise to the Lord, “The Lord is good. His faithful love continues forever.” Then a cloud filled the temple of the Lord.

Nehemiah 12:42

Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malkijah, Elam and Ezer were also there. The choirs sang under the direction of Jezrahiah.

Psalm 59:17

You give me strength. I sing praise to you. God, you are like a fort to me. You are my God, and I can depend on you.

Psalm 92:3

I sing about it to the music of the lyre that has ten strings. I sing about it to the music of the harp.

Exodus 15:20

Aaron’s sister Miriam was a prophet. She took a tambourine in her hand. All the women followed her. They played tambourines and danced.

Mark 14:26

Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.

Ephesians 5:19

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.

Colossians 3:16

Let the message about Christ live among you like a rich treasure. Teach and correct one another wisely. Teach one another by singing psalms and hymns and songs from the Spirit. Sing to God with thanks in your hearts.

James 5:13

Is anyone among you in trouble? Then that person should pray. Is anyone among you happy? Then that person should sing songs of praise.