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6 Every breathing thing,

let it praise Yah.*

Praise Yah.*

Let Everything Praise Yahweh

1 Praise Yah.*

Praise God in his sanctuary;

praise him in his mighty firmament.

2 Praise him for his mighty deeds;

praise him according to the abundance of his greatness.

3 Praise him with blast of horn;

praise him with harp and lyre.

4 Praise him with tambourine and dancing;

praise him with strings and flute.

5 Praise him with sounding cymbals;

praise him with clashing cymbals.

6 Every breathing thing,

let it praise Yah.*

Praise Yah.*

4 Praise him with tambourine and dancing;

praise him with strings and flute.

3 Let them praise his name with dancing;

let them sing praises to him with tambourine and lyre.

Praise to God for His Future Judgment

1 Praise Yah.*

Sing to Yahweh a new song,

his praise in the assembly of the faithful.

3 Let them praise his name with dancing;

let them sing praises to him with tambourine and lyre.

4 For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people;

he glorifies the afflicted with salvation.

5 Let the faithful exult in glory;

let them sing for joy on their beds.

Let All Creation Praise Yahweh

1 Praise Yah.*

Praise Yahweh from the heavens;

praise him in the heights.

2 Praise him, all his angels;

praise him, all his hosts.*

3 Praise him, sun and moon;

praise him, all stars of light.

4 Praise him, highest heavens,*

and waters above the heavens.

5 Let them praise the name of Yahweh,

because he commanded and they were created.

6 And he put them in place forever and ever,

by a decree he gave that will not pass away.

7 Praise Yahweh from the earth—

great sea creatures and all deeps,

8 fire and hail, snow and cloud,*

stormy wind doing his bidding,*

9 the mountains and all hills,

fruit trees and all cedars,

10 beasts and all cattle,*

creeping things and flying birds,*

11 kings of the earth and all peoples,

princes and all judges of the earth,

12 young men and young women as well,

the old together with the young—

13 let them praise the name of Yahweh,

because his name alone is is exalted.

His splendor is above earth and heavens.

15 Therefore through him let us offer up a sacrifice of praise continually* to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name.

15 Therefore through him let us offer up a sacrifice of praise continually* to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name.

Thanksgiving for Yahweh’s Deliverance

1 I will bless Yahweh at all times;

his praise shall be in my mouth continually.

Thanksgiving for Yahweh’s Deliverance

1 I will bless Yahweh at all times;

his praise shall be in my mouth continually.

Thanksgiving for Yahweh’s Deliverance

1 I will bless Yahweh at all times;

his praise shall be in my mouth continually.

2 My soul makes its boast in Yahweh;

let the humble hear and be glad.

3 Magnify Yahweh with me,

and let us exalt his name together.

14 But as for me, I will hope continually

and increase your praise.

6 Upon you I have leaned from birth.*

It was you who took* me from the womb of my mother.

My praise is of you continually.

8 My mouth is filled with your praise,

with your glory all the day.

8 My mouth is filled with your praise,

with your glory all the day.

23 My lips will sing for joy when I sing praises to you,

and my soul, which you have redeemed.

3 From the rising of the sun to its setting,

let the name of Yahweh be blessed.

18 give thanks in everything; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.

23 But an hour is coming—and now is here*—when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for indeed the Father seeks such people to be his worshipers.

24 God is spirit, and the ones who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."

A Call to Worship and Obey

1 Come, let us sing for joy to Yahweh;

let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.

2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving;

with songs let us shout joyfully to him.

3 For Yahweh is the* great God,

and the great king over all gods,

4 in whose hand are the unexplored places* of the earth,

and the heights of the mountains are his,

5 to whom belongs the sea that he made, *

and the dry land that his hands formed.

6 Come in, let us worship and bow down;

let us kneel before Yahweh, our maker.

Worship God with Joy

1 Shout in triumph to Yahweh, all the earth.

2 Serve* Yahweh with joy;

come into his presence with exultation.

2 Serve* Yahweh with joy;

come into his presence with exultation.

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,

his courts with praise.

Give thanks to him; bless his name.

Yahweh the King Comes in Judgment

1 Sing to* Yahweh a new song;

sing to* Yahweh, all the earth.

2 Sing to* Yahweh; bless his name.

Announce* his salvation from day to day.

3 Tell his glory among the nations,

his marvelous works among all the peoples.

4 For Yahweh is great and very worthy of praise;

he is to be feared above all gods.

5 For all the gods of the peoples are idols,*

but Yahweh made the heavens.

6 Splendor and majesty are before him;

strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

7 Ascribe to Yahweh, you families of the peoples,

ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.

8 Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due his name;

bring an offering and come into his courts.

9 Worship Yahweh in holy array;

tremble before him, all the earth.

3 Great is Yahweh, and very worthy of praise,

and his greatness is unsearchable.

3 Yet you are holy,

enthroned on the praises of Israel.

22 I will tell your name to my brothers;

inside the assembly I will praise you.

23 You who revere Yahweh, praise him!

Glorify him, all you seed of Jacob,

and be in awe of him, all you seed of Israel,

24 because he has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted,

and has not hid his face from him;

but he listened to him when he cried for help.

Praise to Yahweh for His Providence

1 Praise Yah.*

For it is good to sing praises to our God;

for it is pleasant; praise is fitting.

3 Praise Yah,* for Yahweh is good.

Sing praises concerning his name, for it is pleasant.

Yahweh’s Glorious Reign

1 Yahweh is king! Let the earth rejoice;

let many coastlands be glad.

12 Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous,

and give thanks to his holy name.*

8 I am Yahweh; that is my name,

and I do not give my glory to another,

nor* my praise to the idols.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God,

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God,

19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and singing praise in your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to the God and Father,

Praise to Yahweh for His Character and Creation

1 Exult in Yahweh, O you righteous,

for praise is fitting for the upright.

2 Give thanks to Yahweh with the lyre;

with a harp of ten strings play to him.

3 Sing to him a new song;

play skillfully with jubilant shout.

8 Now David and all Israel were celebrating before God with all their strength, and with songs, lyres, harps, tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.

9 Sing to him; sing praises to him;

tell of his wondrous works!

3 Then he put a new song in my mouth,

a praise to our God.

Many will see and fear,

and will trust Yahweh.

Thanksgiving to Yahweh for Victory

1 It is good to give thanks to Yahweh,

and to sing praise concerning your name, O Most High;

A Promise to Act with Integrity

1 I will sing of loyal love and justice;

I will sing praises to you, O Yahweh.

A Promise to Act with Integrity

1 I will sing of loyal love and justice;

I will sing praises to you, O Yahweh.

The Conversion of the Philippian Jailer

25 Now about midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and* singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.

The Conversion of the Philippian Jailer

25 Now about midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and* singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.

21 And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed singers to Yahweh who were giving praise to the splendor of his holiness when they went out before the army. And they said, "Give thanks to Yahweh, for his loyal love is everlasting!"

22 And when* they began with singing and praise, Yahweh set ambushes against the people* of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who were coming against Judah. And they were defeated

20 Then* Job arose and tore his outer garment* and shaved his head; then* he fell upon the ground and he worshiped. 21 Then* he said, "Naked I came out from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return there. Yahweh gives, and Yahweh takes. Let Yahweh’s name be blessed."

4 Sing praises to Yahweh, you his faithful ones,

and give thanks to his holy fame.*

5 For there is a moment in his anger;

there is a lifetime in his favor.

Weeping lodges for the evening,

but in the morning comes rejoicing.

11 You have turned my wailing into my dancing.

You have removed my sackcloth

and clothed me with joy

12 so that I* may sing praises to you

and not be quiet.

O Yahweh, my God,

I will give thanks to you forever.

11 Why are you in despair,* O my soul?

And why are you disturbed within me?

Hope in God, because I shall again praise him,

my salvation* and my God.

10 Then he said to them, "Go, eat festive food and drink sweet drinks, and send a share to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our lord. Do not be grieved because the joy of Yahweh is your refuge."

Thanksgiving for Yahweh’s Compassion

1 Bless Yahweh, O my soul,

and all within me, bless his holy name.

Thanksgiving for Yahweh’s Compassion

1 Bless Yahweh, O my soul,

and all within me, bless his holy name.

2 Bless Yahweh, O my soul,

and do not forget all his benefits:

Thanksgiving for Yahweh’s Compassion

1 Bless Yahweh, O my soul,

and all within me, bless his holy name.

2 Bless Yahweh, O my soul,

and do not forget all his benefits:

3 who forgives all your iniquity,

who heals all your diseases,

4 who redeems your life from the pit,

who crowns you with loyal love and mercies,

2 Bless Yahweh, O my soul,

and do not forget all his benefits:

8 Let them give thanks to Yahweh for his loyal love,

and his wonderful deeds for the children of humankind,

9 for he satisfies the longing soul,*

and the hungry soul he fills with good.

Praise to Yahweh for His Work on Behalf of Israel

1 Give thanks to Yahweh; proclaim his name;

make known his deeds among the peoples.

4 And you will say on that day,

"Give thanks to Yahweh;

call on his name.

Make his deeds known among the peoples;

bring to remembrance that his name is exalted.

Praise for Salvation

1 Yahweh, you are my God; I will exalt you.

I will praise your name,

for you have done wonderful things,*

plans* of old,* in faithfulness, trustworthiness.

23 To you, O God of my ancestors,*

I give thanks and I give praises,

for the wisdom and the power you gave to me,

and now you have made known to me

what we have asked from you,

for you have made known to us the matter of the king."

12 saying with a loud voice,

"Worthy is the Lamb who was slaughtered

to receive power and riches

and wisdom and strength

and honor and glory and praise!"

13 And I heard every creature that is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and in the sea and everything in them saying,

"To the one who is seated on the throne and to the Lamb

be praise and honor and glory and power*

forever and ever*."

7 saying with a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship the one who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and the springs of water!"

5 And a voice came out from the throne, saying,

"Praise our God

all his slaves,

and those who fear him,

the small and the great!"

5 And a voice came out from the throne, saying,

"Praise our God

all his slaves,

and those who fear him,

the small and the great!"

11 For it is written,

"As I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow to me,

and every tongue will praise God."*

8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are right, whatever things are pure, whatever things are pleasing, whatever things are commendable, if there is any excellence of character and if anything praiseworthy, think about these things.

11 Serve Yahweh with fear,

and rejoice with trembling.

17 I will thank Yahweh according to his righteousness,

and I will sing praise to the name of Yahweh, the Most High.

Praise for Yahweh’s Justice

1 I will thank Yahweh with all my heart.

I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.

Praise for Yahweh’s Justice

1 I will thank Yahweh with all my heart.

I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.

2 I will be glad and rejoice in you.

I will sing the praise of your name, O Most High.

6 Blessed is Yahweh,

because he has heard the voice of my supplications.

7 Yahweh is my strength and my shield.

My heart trusts him and I am helped.

So my heart rejoices,

and with my song I will give thanks to him.

23 He who sacrifices a thank offering honors me,

and he who orders his way;

I will show him the salvation of God."

4 God, whose word I praise,

God I trust; I do not fear.

What can mere flesh do to me?

17 O my strength, to you I will give praise,

because God is my high stronghold,

my God of loyal love.

3 Because your loyal love is better than life,

my lips will praise you.

4 So I will bless you while I live.

I will lift up my hands* in your name.

Thanksgiving for God’s Provision

1 Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion,

and to you the vow shall be fulfilled.

2 O you who hear prayer,

to you all flesh will come.

3 Iniquities* prevail over me.

As for our transgressions, you will forgive* them.

17 I called to him with my mouth,

and he was extolled with my tongue.*

20 Blessed be God,

who has not turned aside my prayer,

or his loyal love from me.

3 But the righteous will be glad; they will exalt before God,

and will rejoice with joy.

4 Sing to God, sing praises to his name.

Lift up a song to the rider on the clouds—his name is Yah—*

and rejoice before him.

5 A father to orphans and a judge for widows

is God in his holy habitation.

4 Sing to God, sing praises to his name.

Lift up a song to the rider on the clouds—his name is Yah—*

and rejoice before him.

19 Blessed be the Lord. Daily he loads us with benefits,*

the God of our salvation.*Selah

15 Blessed are the people who know the joyful shout;

O Yahweh, they walk about in the light of your countenance.

Dead Idols and the Living God

1 Not to us, O Yahweh, not to us,

but to your name give glory,

because of your loyal love,

because of your faithfulness.

Let All Peoples Praise Yahweh

1 Praise Yahweh, all you nations;

extol him, all you peoples.

2 For his loyal love is mighty on our behalf,

and the faithfulness of Yahweh is forever.

Praise Yah!*

7 I will give you thanks with an upright heart,

when I learn your righteous laws.

13 Indeed you created my inward parts;*

you wove me in my mother’s womb.

14 I praise you, because I am fearfully

and wonderfully made.*

Wonderful are your works,

and my soul knows it well.

A Prayer for National Safety

1 Blessed be Yahweh, my rock,

the one who trains my hands for battle,

my fingers for war—

Praise to Yahweh for His Help

1 Praise Yah.*

Praise Yahweh, O my soul.

2 I will praise Yahweh while I live;

I will sing praises to my God while I am still alive.

14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ, and who reveals the fragrance of the knowledge of him through us in every place.

5 having predestined us to adoption through Jesus Christ to himself according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 to the praise of the glory of his grace that he bestowed on us in the beloved,

16 that he may grant you according to the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,

9 But you are a chosen race,* a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s possession, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light,

9 But you are a chosen race,* a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s possession, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light, 10 who once were not a people, but now are the people of God, the ones who were not shown mercy, but now are shown mercy.*

4 I call upon Yahweh who is praiseworthy,

and I am saved from those who hate me.

50 Therefore I will extol you, Yahweh, among the nations!

I will sing praises to your name!

21 He is your praise, and he is your God, who has done with you these great and awesome things that your eyes have seen.

3 And he shall say to them, ‘Hear, Israel, you are near today* to the battle against your enemies; do not lose heart;* you shall not be afraid, and you shall not panic, and you shall not be terrified because of them,*

10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so!

18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it!

3 Suffer together with me as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4 No one who serves as a soldier is entangled in the activities of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him.

12 Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

14 I have written to you, children, because* you have known the Father. I have written to you, fathers, because* you have known the One who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because* you are strong, and the word of God resides in you, and you have conquered the evil one.

Contend for the Faith

3 Dear friends, although I* was making every effort to write to you concerning our common salvation, I considered it a necessity to write to you to encourage you to contend for the faith delivered once and for all to the saints.

46 And every day, devoting themselves to meeting* with one purpose in the temple courts* and breaking bread from house to house, they were eating their food with joy and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding every day to the total of those who were being saved.