Psalms 81:1 - Exposition

Sing aloud unto God our Strength. "Loud" singing is regarded as indicative of earnestness and sincerity (see 2 Chronicles 20:19 ; Nehemiah 12:42 ; Psalms 33:3 ; Psalms 98:4 , etc.). (On God as Israel's "Strength," see Psalms 27:1 ; Psalms 28:8 ; Psalms 46:1 ; Psalms 111:7 .) Make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. The word translated "make a joyful noise" is especially used of the blare of trumpets (Le 23:24; Numbers 29:1 ).