Psalms Chapter 150 — The Great Doxology of Praise
This final psalm is a climactic call for all creation to praise God in His sanctuary and the heavens using every available musical instrument.
1Praise the LORD!*Hebrew: יה Yah
2Praise him for his mighty acts!
3Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet!
4Praise him with tambourine and dancing!
5Praise him with loud cymbals!
6Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!†Hebrew: יה Yah
WEB Translation
Notable Verses
Psalm 150:2
“Praise him for his mighty acts! Praise him according to his excellent greatness!”
This verse identifies the two primary reasons for worship: what God has done and who He is.
Psalm 150:6
“Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD!”
This final verse of the entire book extends the call to worship to every living creature.
Chapter Summary
Psalms Chapter 150 serves as the concluding doxology for the entire Book of Psalms. It begins with a command to praise God in His sanctuary and His mighty heavens, citing His powerful acts and His excellent greatness as the foundation for worship. The text then lists a variety of musical instruments used to express this praise, including the trumpet, lute, harp, tambourine, stringed instruments, pipes, and cymbals. It also specifically mentions dancing as a form of worship. The chapter concludes with a universal invitation for every living being that possesses breath to join in the praise of the LORD. This short yet powerful chapter emphasizes that worship should be exuberant, diverse, and all-encompassing, serving as a fitting end to the collection of Hebrew poetry and prayer.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main message is a universal call to praise God for His power and greatness using all forms of music and expression. It serves as the final 'Hallelujah' of the entire Psalter.
The psalm mentions the trumpet, lute, harp, tambourine, stringed instruments, pipe, and two types of cymbals—loud and high-sounding cymbals.
The text says to praise God in His sanctuary, which refers to His holy place, and in His mighty heavens, representing His expanse above.
Study Note
Psalm 150 is known as the 'Great Doxology,' concluding a five-psalm sequence (146-150) that each begin and end with the Hebrew phrase 'Hallelujah'.
Related Chapters
Psalm 1
The book begins with a focus on the righteous person, which culminates in the final call to universal praise in Psalm 150.
Revelation 5
This chapter depicts a heavenly scene of universal worship that mirrors the themes found in the final Psalm.
2 Samuel 6
This chapter describes King David and Israel dancing and playing instruments before the LORD, reflecting the instructions in Psalm 150.
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