KJV ORIGINAL
Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Praise the Lord! It is good to sing praises to our God; it brings joy, and praise is beautiful and fitting.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is encouraging everyone to praise God because it's not only good and joyful to do so, but it's also the right and beautiful response to who God is.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon, when they were rebuilding Jerusalem and the temple. It's one of the final psalms in the collection, placed in a section often called the 'Hallelujah Psalms' that focus on pure praise. The Hebrew word 'hallelujah' literally means 'praise the Lord' and appears at the beginning of this verse.
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