1 Praise the Lord.
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens.
2 Praise him for his acts of power;
praise him for his surpassing greatness.
3 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,
praise him with the harp and lyre,
4 praise him with tambourine and dancing,
praise him with the strings and pipe,
5 praise him with the clash of cymbals,
praise him with resounding cymbals.
6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord.
Footnotes for the Book of Psalms
a In Hebrew texts 3:1-8 is numbered 3:2-9.
b2The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 4 and 8.
a In Hebrew texts 5:1-12 is numbered 5:2-13.
a In Hebrew texts 7:1-17 is numbered 7:2-18.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c5The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here.
d10Orsovereign
e12OrIf anyone does not repent, / God
a Psalms 9 and 10 may originally have been a single acrostic poem in which alternating lines began with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. In the Septuagint they constitute one psalm.
b In Hebrew texts 9:1-20 is numbered 9:2-21.
c16The Hebrew hasHiggaionandSelah(words of uncertain meaning) here;Selahoccurs also at the end of verse 20.
a In Hebrew texts 12:1-8 is numbered 12:2-9.
b Title: Probably a musical term
c6Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Textearth
a1The Hebrew words renderedfoolin Psalms denote one who is morally deficient.
a In Hebrew texts 18:1-50 is numbered 18:2-51.
b2Orsovereign
c2Horn here symbolises strength.
d13Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint (see also 2 Samuel 22:14); most Hebrew manuscriptsresounded, / amid hailstones and bolts of lightning
e29Orcan run through a barricade
f42Many Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint, Syriac and Targum (see also 2 Samuel 22:43); Masoretic TextI poured them out
a In Hebrew texts 20:1-9 is numbered 20:2-10.
b3The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here.
a In Hebrew texts 22:1-31 is numbered 22:2-32.
b2Ornight, and am not silent
c3OrYet you are holy, / enthroned on the praises of Israel
d15Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Textstrength
e16Dead Sea Scrolls and some manuscripts of the Masoretic Text, Septuagint and Syriac; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Textme, / like a lion
f25Hebrewhim
a4Orswear falsely
b6Two Hebrew manuscripts and Syriac (see also Septuagint); most Hebrew manuscriptsface, Jacob
c6The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 10.
a2Orslander
a In Hebrew texts 30:1-12 is numbered 30:2-13.
b Title: Orpalace
c7That is, Mount Zion
a Title: Probably a literary or musical term
b4The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 5 and 7.
a This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
b In Hebrew texts 34:1-22 is numbered 34:2-23.
a In Hebrew texts 36:1-12 is numbered 36:2-13.
b1OrA message from God: The transgression of the wicked / resides in their hearts.
a In Hebrew texts 38:1-22 is numbered 38:2-23.
b19One Dead Sea Scrolls manuscript; Masoretic Textmy vigorous enemies
a In Hebrew texts 40:1-17 is numbered 40:2-18.
b4Orto lies
c6Hebrew; some Septuagint manuscriptsbut a body you have prepared for me
d6Orpurification offerings
e7Orcome / with the scroll written for me
a In many Hebrew manuscripts Psalms 42 and 43 constitute one psalm.
b In Hebrew texts 42:1-11 is numbered 42:2-12.
c Title: Probably a literary or musical term
d4See Septuagint and Syriac; the meaning of the Hebrew for this line is uncertain.
a In Hebrew texts 44:1-26 is numbered 44:2-27.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c4Septuagint, Aquila and Syriac; HebrewKing, O God; / command
d8The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here.
a In Hebrew texts 46:1-11 is numbered 46:2-12.
b Title: Probably a musical term
c3The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 7 and 11.
d9Orchariots
a In Hebrew texts 48:1-14 is numbered 48:2-15.
b2Zaphonwas the most sacred mountain of the Canaanites.
c8The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here.
a6With a different word division of the Hebrew; Masoretic Textfor God himself is judge
b6The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here.
c21Orthought the “I AM” was
d23Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; the meaning of the Masoretic Text for this phrase is uncertain.
a In Hebrew texts 52:1-9 is numbered 52:3-11.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c3The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 5.
a In Hebrew texts 54:1-7 is numbered 54:3-9.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c3The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here.
a In Hebrew texts 56:1-13 is numbered 56:2-14.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c7Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Text does not havedo not.
d8Ormisery; / put my tears in your wineskin
a In Hebrew texts 58:1-11 is numbered 58:2-12.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c9The meaning of the Hebrew for this verse is uncertain.
a In Hebrew texts 60:1-12 is numbered 60:3-14.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c Title: That is, Arameans of North-west Mesopotamia
d Title: That is, Arameans of central Syria
e4The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here.
a In Hebrew texts 62:1-12 is numbered 62:2-13.
b4The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 8.
c7Or /God Most High is my salvation and my honour
a In Hebrew texts 64:1-10 is numbered 64:2-11.
b5Orus
a4The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 7 and 15.
a In Hebrew texts 68:1-35 is numbered 68:2-36.
b4Orname, / prepare the way for him who rides through the deserts
c6Orthe desolate in a homeland
d7The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 19 and 32.
e13Orthe campfires; orthe saddlebags
f14HebrewShaddai
g17Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic TextLord is among them at Sinai in holiness
h18Orgifts for people, / even
i18Orthey
j28Many Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint and Syriac; most Hebrew manuscriptsYour God has summoned power for you
k31That is, the upper Nile region
a In Hebrew texts 70:1-5 is numbered 70:2-6.
a4With a different word division of the Hebrew; Masoretic Textstruggles at their death; / their bodies are healthy
b7Syriac (see also Septuagint); HebrewTheir eyes bulge with fat
c10The meaning of the Hebrew for this verse is uncertain.
a In Hebrew texts 75:1-10 is numbered 75:2-11.
b3The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here.
c4Hornshere symbolise strength; also in verses 5 and 10.
a In Hebrew texts 77:1-20 is numbered 77:2-21.
b3The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 9 and 15.
a In Hebrew texts 80:1-19 is numbered 80:2-20.
b6Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Textcontention
c11Probably the Mediterranean
d11That is, the Euphrates
e15Orbranch
a2The Hebrew is plural.
b2The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here.
a In Hebrew texts 84:1-12 is numbered 84:2-13.
b Title: Probably a musical term
c4The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 8.
d6Orblessings
e9Orsovereign
a3The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 6.
b4A poetic name for Egypt
c4That is, the upper Nile region
d4Or‘I will record concerning those who acknowledge me: / “This one was born in Zion.” / Hear this, Rahab and Babylon, / and you too, Philistia, Tyre and Cush.’
a In Hebrew texts 89:1-52 is numbered 89:2-53.
b Title: Probably a literary or musical term
c4The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 37, 45 and 48.
d17Hornhere symbolises strong one.
e18Orsovereign
f24Hornhere symbolises strength.
g50Oryour servants have
a1HebrewShaddai
b14That is, probably the king
a8Meribahmeansquarrelling.
b8Massahmeanstesting.
a11One Hebrew manuscript and ancient versions (see also 112:4); most Hebrew manuscriptsLight is sown
a3Orand not we ourselves
a4Orangels
b35HebrewHallelu Yah; in the Septuagint this line stands at the beginning of Psalm 105.
a1HebrewHallelu Yah; also in verse 48
b7Orthe Sea of Reeds; also in verses 9 and 22
c33Oragainst his spirit, / and rash words came from his lips
a In Hebrew texts 108:1-13 is numbered 108:2-14.
a1OrLord
b3The meaning of the Hebrew for this sentence is uncertain.
c5OrMy lord is at your right hand, Lord
d7The meaning of the Hebrew for this clause is uncertain.
a This psalm is an acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
b1HebrewHallelu Yah
c9Hornhere symbolises dignity.
a18HebrewHallelu Yah
a14Orsong
b26The Hebrew is plural.
c27OrBind the festal sacrifice with ropes / and take it
a1OrLord brought back the captives to
b1Orthose restored to health
c4OrBring back our captives
a6Orheard of it in Ephrathah, / we found it in the fields of Jearim.(See 1 Chron. 13:5,6) (and no quotation marks around verses 7-9)
b17Hornhere symbolises strong one, that is, king.
a13Orthe Sea of Reeds; also in verse 15
a In Hebrew texts 140:1-13 is numbered 140:2-14.
b3The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 5 and 8.
a6The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here.
a This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which (including verse 13b) begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
b5Dead Sea Scrolls and Syriac (see also Septuagint); Masoretic TextOn the glorious splendour of your majesty / and on your wonderful works I will meditate
c13One manuscript of the Masoretic Text, Dead Sea Scrolls and Syriac (see also Septuagint); most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text do not have the last two lines of verse 13.
a1HebrewHallelu Yah; also in verse 20
b20Masoretic Text; Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagintnation; / he has not made his laws known to them
a1HebrewHallelu Yah; also in verse 9
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