Psalm 147:7 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 147:1-11

Here, I. The duty of praise is recommended to us. It is not without reason that we are thus called to it again and again: Praise you the Lord (Ps. 147:1), and again (Ps. 147:7), Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving, sing praise upon the harp to our God (let all our praises be directed to him and centre in him), for it is good to do so; it is our duty, and therefore good in itself; it is our interest, and therefore good for us. It is acceptable to our Creator and it answers the end of our... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 147:7

Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving ,.... These are the words of the psalmist unto the Israelites, according to Aben Ezra and Kimchi; but may be an exhortation to all men, especially good men; who are capable of observing the following things concerning providential goodness and special grace, on account of which they are called upon to "sing unto the Lord": or to "answer" F17 ענו "respondete", Montanus, Cocceius; "alternis canite", Tigurine version, Piscator, Michaelis. ; to sing... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 147:7

Sing unto the Lord - ענו enu , sing a responsive song, sing in parts, answer one another. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 147:7

Verse 7 7.Sing to Jehovah in thanksgiving Again he exhorts to sing the praises of God, intimating at the same time that abundant matter was not wanting, since new proofs still meet our eyes of his power, goodness, and wisdom. First he tells us that he covers the heavens with clouds, and this change would awaken our attention, were we not chargeable with so much thoughtlessness. Various as are the marvels to be seen in the heavens above us, were the same serenity always to continue, we would not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:1-11

Foundation-truths. We are summoned by the psalmist to praise God; we are told that praise is "pleasant" and "comely" ( Psalms 147:1 ); it is an act which is congenial and fitting, because the God we worship is one who is worthy of all the homage we can pay him; he is "greatly to be praised" ( Psalms 145:3 ). The grounds on which we are invited to bless God are very familiar, but they are very sound and strong; we can never dwell too much upon them. I. HIS INFINITUDE IN ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:1-20

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:7

Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving . God is not only to be praised for his greatness ( Psalms 147:5 ), but also to be thanked for his loving-kindness ( Psalms 147:2 , Psalms 147:3 , Psalms 147:8 , Psalms 147:9 ). Sing praise upon the harp unto our God . The glad sound of the harp should accompany his praises. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:7-11

God worthy of praise. "A fresh burst of praise because of God's Fatherly care, as shown in his provision for the wants of the cattle and the fowls of the air. And as he feeds the ravens, which have neither storehouse nor barn, but only cry to him for their food, so amongst men his delight is not in those who trust in their own strength and swiftness, but in those who look to him, and put their trust in his goodness." God is to be praised— I. BECAUSE HE PROVIDES FOR THE ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 147:7

Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving - Accompany the praise of God - the expression of worship - with a grateful remembrance of the past. The one will aid the other, and the two will constitute acceptable and proper worship. The first word here means properly to answer, or respond; and the idea would seem to be, that we are to make a suitable response or answer to the manifold layouts which we have received at the hand of God.Sing praise upon the harp unto our God - On the word harp, see the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 147:7-9

Psalms 147:7-9. Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving Hebrew, ענו ליהוה בתודה , literally, answer to the Lord in praise. “Sing alternately,” which may fairly be supposed to be the sense intended by the psalmist, as it was the ancient practice to sing alternately. Celebrate in this way, with your thankful songs, the infinite power, wisdom, and goodness of God. Sing praise upon the harp Let instruments of music accompany your voices, and exert your utmost ability in his praise. Who... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 147:1-11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 147:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 147:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 147:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:7-11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 147:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 147:7-9

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