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What the Bible Says About Praise

Overview

The Bible addresses praise across 400 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Psalms, Exodus and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Music, Psalms, Mercy of God, the and Faith. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David, Moses, Aaron and Jesus.

Key Bible verses about praise

Old Testament

Exodus

Exodus 15:1

Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

Exodus 15:2

The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.

Exodus 15:3

The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.

Exodus 15:4

Pharaoh's chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea: his chosen captains also are drowned in the Red sea.

Exodus 15:5

The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a stone.

Exodus 15:6

Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.

Exodus 15:7

And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble.

Exodus 15:8

And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, the floods stood upright as an heap, and the depths were congealed in the heart of the sea.

Exodus 15:9

The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them. destroy: or, repossess

Exodus 15:10

Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters.

Exodus 15:11

Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? gods: or, mighty ones?

Exodus 15:12

Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them.

Exodus 15:13

Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.

Exodus 15:14

The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina.

Exodus 15:15

Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away.

Exodus 15:16

Fear and dread shall fall upon them; by the greatness of thine arm they shall be as still as a stone; till thy people pass over, O LORD, till the people pass over, which thou hast purchased.

Exodus 15:17

Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, in the place, O LORD, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, in the Sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established.

Exodus 15:18

The LORD shall reign for ever and ever.

Exodus 15:19

For the horse of Pharaoh went in with his chariots and with his horsemen into the sea, and the LORD brought again the waters of the sea upon them; but the children of Israel went on dry land in the midst of the sea.

Exodus 15:20

And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.

Exodus 15:21

And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

Exodus 18:10

And Jethro said, Blessed be the LORD, who hath delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of Pharaoh, who hath delivered the people from under the hand of the Egyptians.

1 Samuel

1 Samuel 2:1

And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.

1 Samuel 2:2

There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.

1 Samuel 2:3

Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. arrogancy: Heb. hard

1 Samuel 2:4

The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.

1 Samuel 2:5

They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.

1 Samuel 2:6

The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

1 Samuel 2:7

The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

1 Samuel 2:8

He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD'S, and he hath set the world upon them.

1 Samuel 2:9

He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

1 Samuel 2:10

The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.

1 Chronicles

1 Chronicles 16:25

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.

1 Chronicles 16:31

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.

1 Chronicles 16:33

Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth.

1 Chronicles 16:34

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

1 Chronicles 16:35

And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.

1 Chronicles 16:36

Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.

1 Chronicles 16:41

And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever;

1 Chronicles 16:42

And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were porters. porters: Heb. for the gate

1 Chronicles 23:30

And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even;

1 Chronicles 29:10

Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.

1 Chronicles 29:11

Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.

1 Chronicles 29:12

Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

1 Chronicles 29:13

Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.

2 Chronicles

2 Chronicles 5:13

It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;

2 Chronicles 7:3

And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

2 Chronicles 20:21

And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever. that: Heb. praisers

2 Chronicles 30:21

And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the LORD. present: Heb. found loud: Heb. instruments of strength

Psalms

Psalms 7:17

I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.

Psalms 8:2

Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. ordained: Heb. founded

Psalms 9:11

Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.

Psalms 9:14

That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.

Psalms 16:7

I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.

Psalms 18:3

I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

Psalms 18:46

The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.

Psalms 21:13

Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.

Psalms 22:22

I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.

Psalms 22:23

Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.

Psalms 22:25

My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.

Psalms 24:7

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

Psalms 24:8

Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.

Psalms 24:9

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

Psalms 24:10

Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.

Psalms 26:12

My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.

Psalms 27:6

And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD. joy: Heb. shouting

Psalms 28:6

Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.

Psalms 28:7

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

Psalms 30:4

Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. at: or, to the memorial

Psalms 32:11

Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

Psalms 33:1

Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.

Psalms 33:2

Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.

Psalms 33:3

Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.

Psalms 34:1

A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Abimelech: or, Achish

Psalms 34:2

My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.

Psalms 34:3

O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.

Psalms 35:18

I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people. much: Heb. strong

Psalms 35:28

And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.

Psalms 40:1

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. I waited: Heb. In waiting I waited

Psalms 40:2

He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. an: Heb. a pit of noise

Psalms 40:3

And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.

Psalms 41:13

Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.

Psalms 42:4

When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.

Psalms 42:5

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. cast: Heb. bowed praise: or, give thanks for the: or, his presence is salvation

Psalms 43:3

O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.

Psalms 43:4

Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God. my exceeding: Heb. the gladness of my joy

Psalms 47:1

To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. for: or, of

Psalms 47:6

Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.

Psalms 47:7

For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding. with: or, every one that hath

Psalms 48:1

A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. for: or, of

Psalms 50:23

Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. that: Heb. that disposeth his way

Psalms 51:15

O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

Psalms 52:9

I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.

Psalms 56:10

In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word.

Psalms 56:12

Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.

Psalms 57:7

My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. fixed: or, prepared

Psalms 57:8

Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.

Psalms 57:9

I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.

Psalms 59:17

Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.

Psalms 61:8

So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

Psalms 63:3

Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.

Psalms 63:4

Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.

Psalms 63:5

My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: marrow: Heb. fatness

Psalms 63:6

When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.

Psalms 65:1

To the chief Musician, A Psalm and Song of David. Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed. waiteth: Heb. is silent

Psalms 66:1

To the chief Musician, A Song or Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: all: Heb. all the earth

Psalms 66:2

Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.

Psalms 66:4

All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.

Psalms 66:8

O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard:

Psalms 67:3

Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

Psalms 67:4

O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah. govern: Heb. lead

Psalms 68:4

Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.

Psalms 68:19

Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.

Psalms 68:26

Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel. from: or, ye that are of the fountain of Israel

Psalms 68:32

Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:

Psalms 68:33

To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice. send: Heb. give

Psalms 68:34

Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds. clouds: or, heavens

Psalms 69:30

I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.

Psalms 69:34

Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein. moveth: Heb. creepeth

Psalms 70:4

Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

Psalms 71:6

By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.

Psalms 71:7

I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.

Psalms 71:8

Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.

Psalms 71:14

But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.

Psalms 71:15

My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.

Psalms 71:22

I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel. the psaltery: Heb. the instrument of psaltery

Psalms 75:1

To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare. Altaschith: or, Destroy not of: or, for

Psalms 79:13

So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will shew forth thy praise to all generations. to all: Heb. to generation and generation

Psalms 81:1

To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph. Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. of Asaph: or, for Asaph

Psalms 84:4

Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah.

Psalms 86:12

I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.

Psalms 89:1

Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. Maschil: or, A Psalm for Ethan the Ezrahite, to give instruction to all: Heb. to generation and generation

Psalms 89:5

And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

Psalms 89:52

Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.

Psalms 92:1

A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:

Psalms 92:2

To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night, every: Heb. in the nights

Psalms 92:3

Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound. the harp: or, the solemn sound with the harp a solemn: Heb. Higgaion

Psalms 95:1

O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.

Psalms 95:2

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. come: Heb. prevent his face

Psalms 95:6

O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.

Psalms 95:7

For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,

Psalms 96:1

O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.

Psalms 96:2

Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.

Psalms 96:3

Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.

Psalms 96:4

For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.

Psalms 96:6

Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

Psalms 96:7

Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.

Psalms 96:8

Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts. due: Heb. of his name

Psalms 96:9

O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. in the: or, in the glorious sanctuary

Psalms 97:12

Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. at: or, to the memorial

Psalms 98:4

Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.

Psalms 98:5

Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.

Psalms 98:6

With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD, the King.

Psalms 99:3

Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.

Psalms 99:5

Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy. he is: or, it is holy

Psalms 99:9

Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.

Psalms 100:1

A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. praise: or, thanksgiving all: Heb. all the earth

Psalms 100:2

Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

Psalms 100:3

Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. and not: or, and his we are

Psalms 100:4

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalms 100:5

For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. to all: Heb. to generation and generation

Psalms 101:1

A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.

Psalms 103:1

A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

Psalms 103:2

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

Psalms 103:3

Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;

Psalms 103:20

Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. that excel: Heb. mighty in strength

Psalms 103:21

Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.

Psalms 103:22

Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.

Psalms 104:1

Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.

Psalms 104:14

He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;

Psalms 104:33

I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

Psalms 104:34

My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.

Psalms 105:1

O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.

Psalms 105:2

Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.

Psalms 105:3

Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.

Psalms 105:4

Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.

Psalms 105:5

Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;

Psalms 106:1

Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Praise: Heb. Hallelujah

Psalms 106:47

Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.

Psalms 106:48

Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD. Praise: Heb. Hallelujah

Psalms 107:8

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Psalms 107:9

For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

Psalms 107:15

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Psalms 107:21

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Psalms 107:31

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Psalms 107:32

Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.

Psalms 108:1

A Song or Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.

Psalms 108:2

Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.

Psalms 108:3

I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.

Psalms 109:30

I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among the multitude.

Psalms 111:1

Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. Praise ye: Heb. Hallelujah

Psalms 111:10

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. a good: or, good success his commandments: Heb. them

Psalms 113:1

Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD. Praise ye: Heb. Hallelujah

Psalms 113:2

Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.

Psalms 113:3

From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name is to be praised.

Psalms 115:18

But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD.

Psalms 116:12

What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?

Psalms 116:13

I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.

Psalms 116:14

I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.

Psalms 116:17

I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.

Psalms 116:18

I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,

Psalms 116:19

In the courts of the LORD'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms 117:1

O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.

Psalms 117:2

For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms 118:1

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 118:2

Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 118:3

Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 118:4

Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 118:15

The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.

Psalms 118:19

Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:

Psalms 118:20

This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.

Psalms 118:21

I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.

Psalms 118:28

Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.

Psalms 118:29

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 119:7

I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. thy: Heb. judgments of thy righteousness

Psalms 119:62

At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

Psalms 119:108

Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.

Psalms 119:164

Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

Psalms 119:171

My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

Psalms 119:172

My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

Psalms 119:175

Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.

Psalms 124:6

Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.

Psalms 134:1

A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.

Psalms 134:2

Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. the sanctuary: or, holiness

Psalms 135:1

Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.

Psalms 135:2

Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,

Psalms 135:3

Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.

Psalms 135:19

Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:

Psalms 135:20

Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.

Psalms 135:21

Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms 136:1

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:2

O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:3

O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:4

To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:5

To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:6

To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:7

To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:8

The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: to rule: Heb. for the rulings by day

Psalms 136:9

The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:10

To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:11

And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:12

With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:13

To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:14

And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:15

But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever. overthrew: Heb. shaked off

Psalms 136:16

To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:17

To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:18

And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:19

Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:20

And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:21

And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:22

Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:23

Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:24

And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:25

Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 136:26

O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 138:1

A Psalm of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.

Psalms 138:2

I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

Psalms 138:5

Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.

Psalms 140:13

Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

Psalms 144:1

A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: strength: Heb. rock to war: Heb. to the war, etc

Psalms 144:2

My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me. My goodness: or, My mercy

Psalms 144:9

I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.

Psalms 145:1

David's Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

Psalms 145:2

Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.

Psalms 145:3

Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. and his: Heb. and of his greatness there is no search

Psalms 145:4

One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.

Psalms 145:5

I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. works: Heb. things, or, words

Psalms 145:6

And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness. declare: Heb. declare it

Psalms 145:7

They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.

Psalms 145:8

The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. of great: Heb. great in mercy

Psalms 145:9

The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

Psalms 145:10

All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.

Psalms 145:11

They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;

Psalms 145:12

To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.

Psalms 145:13

Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations. an: Heb. a kingdom of all ages

Psalms 145:14

The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

Psalms 145:15

The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. wait: or, look unto

Psalms 145:16

Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

Psalms 145:17

The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. holy: or, merciful, or, bountiful

Psalms 145:18

The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

Psalms 145:19

He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.

Psalms 145:20

The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.

Psalms 145:21

My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

Psalms 146:1

Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye: Heb. Hallelujah

Psalms 146:2

While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.

Psalms 146:3

Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. help: or, salvation

Psalms 146:4

His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.

People in the Bible and praise

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying praise for yourself

  • Begin with Genesis 14:20, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Psalms, Exodus and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of David, Moses and Aaron and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Music, Psalms, Mercy of God, the and Faith.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about praise?

The Bible addresses praise across 400 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Psalms, Exodus and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Music, Psalms, Mercy of God, the and Faith. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David, Moses, Aaron and Jesus.

How many Bible verses are about praise?

The Bible references praise in 400 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention praise?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 14:20: “And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with praise?

David, Moses, Aaron, Jesus and Miriam.

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