Psalms

Chapter 150

  1. 1

    Praise God in his sanctuary, praise him on his sovereign throne.

  2. 1

    These proverbs were written by David’s son Solomon, that was king of Israel,

  3. 2

    Praise him for his noble acts, praise him for his surpassing greatness.

  4. 2

    for the better understanding of true wisdom, and self-command.

  5. 3

    Praise him with the bray of the trumpet, praise him with harp and zither.

  6. 3

    Here is made known the secret of discernment; here men may learn the lesson of insight, the dictates of duty and right and honour.

  7. 4

    Praise him with the tambour and the dance, praise him with the music of string and of reed.

  8. 4

    Here simplicity is put on its guard; here youth may find instruction and advice both together.

  9. 5

    Praise him with the clang of the cymbals, the cymbals that ring merrily.

  10. 5

    The wise, too, may be the wiser for hearing them; they will aid even the discerning to guide his course aright;

  11. 6

    All creatures that breath have, praise the Lord. Alleluia.

  12. 6

    he will read both parables and the interpretation of parables, both wise words and the hidden thoughts they signify.