KJV ORIGINAL
Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Sing a song of praise, and bring the tambourine, the beautiful harp along with the lyre.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling people to worship God with joyful music using various instruments.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written for use in temple worship, where musical instruments played a central role in praising God. The timbrel (tambourine), harp, and psaltery (a stringed instrument like a lyre) were common instruments in ancient Hebrew worship services. These instruments would accompany the singing of psalms during religious festivals and celebrations.
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