KJV ORIGINAL
Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Praise him with the sound of the trumpet; praise him with the psaltery and harp.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is calling people to praise God with musical instruments - specifically trumpets, psalteries, and harps.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely used in temple worship where various musical instruments accompanied the singing of praises. The trumpet was used for ceremonial and religious purposes, while the psaltery (a stringed instrument similar to a zither) and harp were common in ancient Hebrew worship music.
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