KJV ORIGINAL
Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Praise the LORD, you angels of His who are mighty in strength, who carry out His commands and listen carefully to His voice.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling on God's powerful angels to praise the LORD because they obey His commands and listen to His word.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David as a song of praise celebrating God's mercy, forgiveness, and loving-kindness. In ancient Hebrew understanding, angels were seen as powerful spiritual beings who served as God's messengers and carried out His will in both heaven and earth. The psalm moves from personal praise to calling all of creation, including the angelic realm, to join in worshiping God.
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