KJV ORIGINAL
Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Praise the LORD with a harp: sing to him with the psaltery and a ten-stringed instrument.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is calling people to worship God with musical instruments and songs, using whatever instruments they have available.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when musical worship was central to Israelite religious life. The harp, psaltery (a type of zither), and ten-stringed instrument were common in temple worship and celebrations. Music was seen as one of the highest forms of praise and was used in both formal temple services and personal devotion.
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