KJV ORIGINAL
Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Praise the LORD! My soul, praise the LORD!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling everyone to praise God, and he's also telling his own heart and spirit to worship the LORD.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm begins the final collection of five 'Hallelujah Psalms' (Psalms 146-150) that conclude the entire book of Psalms. These were likely sung during Jewish worship services and festivals as expressions of pure praise. The psalmist uses both a general call to worship and a personal declaration, showing that praise should be both communal and individual.
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