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Psalms 81:1
1Sing praises to God, our strength. Sing to the God of Jacob.
Psalms 81:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.
- New International Version (NIV)Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob!
- English Standard Version (ESV)Sing aloud to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of Jacob!
- New King James Version (NKJV)Sing aloud to God our strength; Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob.
Context of Psalms 81:1
Sing praises to God, our strength. Sing to the God of Jacob. 2Sing! Beat the tambourine. Play the sweet lyre and the harp. 3Blow the ram’s horn at new moon, and again at full moon to call a festival!
Read all of Psalms 81Psalms 81:1 word by word
הַ֭רְנִינוּ לֵאלֹהִ֣ים עוּזֵּ֑נוּ הָ֝רִ֗יעוּ לֵאלֹהֵ֥י יַעֲקֹֽב׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 81:1
- Psalms 8:1O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens.
- Psalms 67:4Let the whole world sing for joy, because you govern the nations with justice and guide the people of the whole world. Interlude
- Jeremiah 31:7Now this is what the Lord says: “Sing with joy for Israel. Shout for the greatest of nations! Shout out with praise and joy: ‘Save your people, O Lord, the remnant of Israel!’
- Psalms 18:1I love you, Lord; you are my strength.
- Psalms 28:7The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
- Psalms 52:7“Look what happens to mighty warriors who do not trust in God. They trust their wealth instead and grow more and more bold in their wickedness.”
- Philippians 4:13For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
- Psalms 33:1Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord; it is fitting for the pure to praise him.
- Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.
- Psalms 66:1Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth!
- Psalms 100:1Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth!
- Psalms 46:11The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude
- Genesis 50:17to say to you: ‘Please forgive your brothers for the great wrong they did to you—for their sin in treating you so cruelly.’ So we, the servants of the God of your father, beg you to forgive our sin.” When Joseph received the message, he broke down and wept.
- Matthew 22:32‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’ So he is the God of the living, not the dead.”
Commentaries on Psalms 81:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Sing aloud unto God our strength - There is much meaning here: as God is our strength, let that strength be devoted to his service; therefore, sing aloud! This is principally addressed to the priests and Levites.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Sing aloud unto God our strength - The strength and support of the nation; he from whom the nation has derived all its power. The word rendered sing aloud means to rejoice; and then, to make or cause to rejoice. It would be appropriate to a high festal occasion, where music constituted an important part of the public service. And it would be a proper word to employ in reference to any of the great feasts of the Hebrews. Make a joyful noise - A noise…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1God is praised for what he has done for his people. (1-7) Their obligations to him. (8-16) Verses 1-7 All the worship we can render to the Lord is beneath his excellences, and our obligations to him, especially in our redemption from sin and wrath. What God had done on Israel's behalf, was kept in remembrance by public solemnities. To make a deliverance appear more gracious, more glorious, it is good to observe all that makes the trouble we are delivered…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3Before giving a warning, the psalmist calls Israel to think about their God through song and dance.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-161. our strength--(Psa 38:7).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 81
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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