Psalms 147:1

“Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises vnto our God: for it is pleasant, and praise is comely.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations for Psalms 147:1

Praise ye the LORD: for [it is] good to sing praises unto our God; for [it is] pleasant; [and] praise is comely.
- King James Version

Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant {and} praise is becoming.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Praise ye Jehovah; For it is good to sing praises unto our God; For it is pleasant, `and' praise is comely.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Give praise to the Lord; for it is good to make melody to our God; praise is pleasing and beautiful.
- Basic English Bible

Praise ye Jah! for it is good. Sing psalms of our God; for it is pleasant: praise is comely.
- Darby Bible

Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
- Webster's Bible

Praise Yah, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him.
- World English Bible

Praise ye Jah! For [it is] good to praise our God, For pleasant -- comely [is] praise.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Hallelujah; for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is comely.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

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