KJV ORIGINAL
Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name, and tell people about the amazing things he has done.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is calling people to actively praise God by thanking him, praying to him, and sharing stories of his goodness with others.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from a psalm of thanksgiving that King David composed when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem, around 1000 BC. It was a moment of great celebration as God's presence was being established in Israel's new capital city. David appointed Levites to sing this song regularly before the Ark as part of organized worship.
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