1441 verses about Praise

They stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of Yahweh their God a fourth part of the day; and a fourth part they confessed, and worshiped Yahweh their God.

Then Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani of the Levites stood up on the stairs, and cried with a loud voice to Yahweh their God.

Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, “Stand up and bless Yahweh your God from everlasting to everlasting! Blessed be your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise!

You are Yahweh, even you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their army, the earth and all things that are on it, the seas and all that is in them, and you preserve them all. The army of heaven worships you.

Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,

For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the wave offering of the grain, of the new wine, and of the oil, to the rooms, where the vessels of the sanctuary are, and the priests who minister, with the gatekeepers and the singers. We will not forsake the house of our God.

Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of God’s house,

and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the chief to begin the thanksgiving in prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brothers; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required.

Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who was over the thanksgiving, he and his brothers.

The chiefs of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers close to them, to praise and give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, watch next to watch.

At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with giving thanks, and with singing, with cymbals, stringed instruments, and with harps.

The sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain around Jerusalem and from the villages of the Netophathites;

Then I brought up the princes of Judah on the wall, and appointed two great companies who gave thanks and went in procession. One went on the right hand on the wall toward the dung gate;

and Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam,

and some of the priests’ sons with trumpets: Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph;

and his brothers, Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God; and Ezra the scribe was before them.

By the spring gate, and straight before them, they went up by the stairs of David’s city, at the ascent of the wall, above David’s house, even to the water gate eastward.

The other company of those who gave thanks went to meet them, and I after them, with the half of the people, on the wall, above the tower of the furnaces, even to the wide wall,

So the two companies of those who gave thanks in God’s house stood, and I, and the half of the rulers with me;

and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;

and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. The singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer.

They offered great sacrifices that day, and rejoiced; for God had made them rejoice with great joy; and the women and the children also rejoiced; so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even far away.

For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.

and for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the first fruits. Remember me, my God, for good.

Mordecai went out of the presence of the king in royal clothing of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a robe of fine linen and purple; and the city of Susa shouted and was glad.

to enjoin them that they should keep the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the month Adar yearly,

Then Job arose, and tore his robe, and shaved his head, and fell down on the ground, and worshiped.

He said, “Naked I came out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. Yahweh gave, and Yahweh has taken away. Blessed be Yahweh’s name.”

who does great things that can’t be fathomed, marvelous things without number;

They sing to the tambourine and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the pipe.

For then you will delight yourself in the Almighty, and shall lift up your face to God.

when my steps were washed with butter, and the rock poured out streams of oil for me,

For when the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it commended me:

But no one says, ‘Where is God my Maker, who gives songs in the night,

“Remember that you magnify his work, whereof men have sung.

Behold, God is great, and we don’t know him. The number of his years is unsearchable.

After it a voice roars. He thunders with the voice of his majesty. He doesn’t hold back anything when his voice is heard.

God thunders marvelously with his voice. He does great things, which we can’t comprehend.

Out of the north comes golden splendor. With God is awesome majesty.

when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.

But let all those who take refuge in you rejoice, Let them always shout for joy, because you defend them. Let them also who love your name be joyful in you.

For in death there is no memory of you. In Sheol, who shall give you thanks?

Let the congregation of the peoples surround you. Rule over them on high.

I will give thanks to Yahweh according to his righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of Yahweh Most High.

Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth, who has set your glory above the heavens!

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have ordained;

what is man, that you think of him? What is the son of man, that you care for him?

For you have made him a little lower than the angels, and crowned him with glory and honor.

Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart. I will tell of all your marvelous works.

I will be glad and rejoice in you. I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.

Sing praises to Yahweh, who dwells in Zion, and declare among the people what he has done.

that I may show all of your praise. In the gates of the daughter of Zion, I will rejoice in your salvation.

But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your salvation.

I will sing to Yahweh, because he has been good to me.

I will bless Yahweh, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.

Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.

Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.

I call on Yahweh, who is worthy to be praised; and I am saved from my enemies.

He rode on a cherub, and flew. Yes, he soared on the wings of the wind.

He brought me out also into a large place. He delivered me, because he delighted in me.

For by you, I advance through a troop. By my God, I leap over a wall.

He makes my feet like deer’s feet, and sets me on my high places.

Yahweh lives; and blessed be my rock. Exalted be the God of my salvation,

Therefore I will give thanks to you, Yahweh, among the nations, and will sing praises to your name.

The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.

Day after day they pour out speech, and night after night they display knowledge.

There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

Their voice has gone out through all the earth, their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,

which is as a bridegroom coming out of his room, like a strong man rejoicing to run his course.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer.

The king rejoices in your strength, Yahweh! How greatly he rejoices in your salvation!

His glory is great in your salvation. You lay honor and majesty on him.

For you make him most blessed forever. You make him glad with joy in your presence.

Be exalted, Yahweh, in your strength, so we will sing and praise your power.

But you are holy, you who inhabit the praises of Israel.

I will declare your name to my brothers. Among the assembly, I will praise you.

You who fear Yahweh, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, glorify him! Stand in awe of him, all you descendants of Israel!

Of you comes my praise in the great assembly. I will pay my vows before those who fear him.

The humble shall eat and be satisfied. They shall praise Yahweh who seek after him. Let your hearts live forever.

For the kingdom is Yahweh’s. He is the ruler over the nations.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.

Lift up your heads, you gates! Be lifted up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in.

Who is the King of glory? Yahweh strong and mighty, Yahweh mighty in battle.

Lift up your heads, you gates; yes, lift them up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in.

Who is this King of glory? Yahweh of Armies is the King of glory! Selah.

I will wash my hands in innocence, so I will go about your altar, Yahweh;

that I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, and tell of all your wondrous deeds.

Yahweh, I love the habitation of your house, the place where your glory dwells.

My foot stands in an even place. In the congregations I will bless Yahweh.

One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in Yahweh’s house all the days of my life, to see Yahweh’s beauty, and to inquire in his temple.

Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me; I will offer sacrifices of joy in his tent. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to Yahweh.

Hear the voice of my petitions, when I cry to you, when I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place.

Blessed be Yahweh, because he has heard the voice of my petitions.

Yahweh is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.

Save your people, and bless your inheritance. Be their shepherd also, and bear them up forever.

Ascribe to Yahweh, you sons of the mighty, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.

Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due to his name. Worship Yahweh in holy array.