Sing His Praise · Day 2
Psalms 150:1-6 — a devotion
Psalms 150
- 1할렐루야 그 성소에서 하나님을 찬양하며 그 권능의 궁창에서 그를 찬양할지어다Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary! Praise him in his heavens for his acts of power!
- 2그의 능하신 행동을 인하여 찬양하며 그의 지극히 광대하심을 좇아 찬양할지어다Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.Praise him for his mighty acts! Praise him according to his excellent greatness!
- 3나팔 소리로 찬양하며 비파와 수금으로 찬양할지어다Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet! Praise him with harp and lyre!
- 4소고 치며 춤추어 찬양하며 현악과 퉁소로 찬양할지어다Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.Praise him with tambourine and dancing! Praise him with stringed instruments and flute!
- 5큰 소리 나는 제금으로 찬양하며 높은 소리 나는 제금으로 찬양할지어다Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.Praise him with loud cymbals! Praise him with resounding cymbals!
- 6호흡이 있는 자마다 여호와를 찬양할지어다 할렐루야Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD!
KJV and World English Bible — Public Domain · 개역한글 ⓒ Korean Bible Society
Background
Psalm 150 is the closing hymn of praise that crowns the entire book of 150 psalms. The Psalms are divided into five books, and the final five (Psalms 146-150) form a collection of "Hallelujah" psalms that all begin and end with "Praise the Lord." Psalm 150 stands at their climax. In the temple worship of ancient Israel, a variety of instruments were used, and the instruments mentioned in this psalm reflect the actual instruments used in worship at that time. The structure of the Psalms, moving from lament (as in Psalm 3) to praise, carries the message that every journey of life ultimately turns toward the praise of God.
Reflection questions: 1. What is the most natural way for me to praise? 2. What does "Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord" mean for my life today?
Today's reflection
Psalm 150 is the final song of the whole book of Psalms and the most intense climax of praise. Verse 1 names the places of praise as "his sanctuary" and "the firmament," showing that the space for praising God is not confined within the temple but expands to the whole universe. Verse 2 gives the reasons for praise as His "mighty acts" and His "excellent greatness."
In verses 3-5, a variety of instruments appears — trumpet, psaltery, harp, timbrel, stringed instruments, organs, and cymbals — which means that the whole body and every means should be brought into praise. Theologically, this psalm tells us that praise is not limited to a particular form or style. Quiet meditation, powerful playing, and dancing are all fitting ways to praise before God. The final verse 6, "Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord," is the declaration that concludes the entire book of Psalms. Simply put, every creature that breathes exists for praise. Praise does not belong only to those with musical talent. The very fact that we are alive and breathing already qualifies us to praise. Try expressing your thanks to God today in your own way.
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