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Psalms 33:1-3

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

1. Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: [for] praise is comely for the upright. 2. Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery [and] an instrument of ten strings. 3. Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.

Psalms 33:1-3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 33:1

Theological / Devotional

Rejoice. Heb. ranan, “to give a ringing cry in joy.” Verses 1–3 form the introduction to the psalm and are an invitation to the righteous to praise Jehovah with musical instruments.

Comely. Heb. na’wah, “fitting,” “seemly.” The grace of gratitude befits the just.

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