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praise him with loud clanging cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/150.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/150.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/150.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/150.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with clashing cymbals!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/150.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with resounding cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/150.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with resounding cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/150.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with resounding cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/150.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Praise Him with resounding cymbals; Praise Him with clashing cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/150.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Praise Him with resounding cymbals; Praise Him with loud cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/150.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise him with resounding cymbals; praise him with clashing cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/150.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise Him with resounding cymbals; praise Him with clashing cymbals. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/150.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise him with loud cymbals: Praise him with high sounding cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/150.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Praise God with cymbals, with clashing cymbals. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/150.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/150.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Praise him with loud cymbals. Praise him with crashing cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/150.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise him with cymbals. Praise him with loud cymbals. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/150.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise him with loud cymbals. Praise him with reverberating cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/150.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/150.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Praise him with loud cymbals! Praise him with clanging cymbals! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/150.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Praise him with loud cymbals. Praise him with resounding cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/150.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/150.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Praise him with loud cymbals! Praise him with resounding cymbals! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/150.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise Him with cymbals of sounding, "" Praise Him with cymbals of shouting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/150.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Praise Him with cymbals of sounding, Praise Him with cymbals of shouting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/150.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye him with ringing instruments of hearing: praise him with ringing instruments of loud noise.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/150.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Praise him on high sounding cymbals: praise him on cymbals of joy: let every spirit praise the Lord. Alleluia. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/150.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Praise him with sweet-sounding cymbals. Praise him with cymbals of jubilation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/150.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Give praise with crashing cymbals, praise him with sounding cymbals. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/150.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise him with clanging cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/150.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Praise him upon loud cymbals; praise him with a mighty song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/150.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Praise him with loud cymbals; praise him with voice and with shouting!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/150.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Praise Him with the loud-sounding cymbals; Praise Him with the clanging cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/150.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Praise him with melodious cymbals: praise him with loud cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/150-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=18434" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/150.htm">Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: hal·lū·hū (V-Piel-Imp-mp:: 3ms) -- To shine.">Praise Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/8088.htm" title="8088: šā·ma‘ (N-ms) -- A hearing, report. From shama'; something heard, i.e. A sound, rumor, announcement; abstractly, audience.">with clashing</a> <a href="/hebrew/6767.htm" title="6767: ḇə·ṣil·ṣə·lê- (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- From tsalal reduplicated; a clatter, i.e. whirring; a cricket; also a harpoon, a cymbal.">cymbals;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: hal·lū·hū (V-Piel-Imp-mp:: 3ms) -- To shine.">praise Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/8643.htm" title="8643: ṯə·rū·‘āh (N-fs) -- From ruwa'; clamor, i.e. Acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum.">with resounding</a> <a href="/hebrew/6767.htm" title="6767: bə·ṣil·ṣə·lê (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- From tsalal reduplicated; a clatter, i.e. whirring; a cricket; also a harpoon, a cymbal.">cymbals.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Hallelujah!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">2 Samuel 6:5</a></span><br />David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">1 Chronicles 13:8</a></span><br />David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-28.htm">1 Chronicles 15:28</a></span><br />So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-42.htm">1 Chronicles 16:42</a></span><br />Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12-13</a></span><br />all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-26</a></span><br />Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Ezra 3:10-11</a></span><br />When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. / And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Nehemiah 12:27</a></span><br />At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/21-12.htm">Job 21:12</a></span><br />singing to the tambourine and lyre and making merry at the sound of the flute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Psalm 33:2-3</a></span><br />Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. / Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Psalm 81:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. / Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4-6</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! / Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-9.htm">Psalm 144:9</a></span><br />I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-3.htm">Psalm 149:3</a></span><br />Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/38-20.htm">Isaiah 38:20</a></span><br />The LORD will save me; we will play songs on stringed instruments all the days of our lives in the house of the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Praise him on the loud cymbals: praise him on the high sounding cymbals.</p><p class="hdg">the loud cymbals</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16,19,28</a></b></br> And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren <i>to be</i> the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">1 Chronicles 16:5</a></b></br> Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1,6</a></b></br> Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/150-4.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-1.htm">Clanging</a> <a href="/job/39-21.htm">Clash</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Cymbals</a> <a href="/psalms/149-6.htm">High</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">High-Sounding</a> <a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/psalms/150-4.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/92-3.htm">Resounding</a> <a href="/psalms/126-5.htm">Shouting</a> <a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Sounding</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/45-2.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-1.htm">Clanging</a> <a href="/job/39-21.htm">Clash</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">Cymbals</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-7.htm">High</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-30.htm">High-Sounding</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-11.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/psalms/150-6.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-1.htm">Resounding</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-10.htm">Shouting</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-21.htm">Sounding</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 150</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/150-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">With all kinds of instruments</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Cymbals were part of the musical instruments used in the temple, as seen in <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16</a>, where David appointed the Levites to play loud instruments, including cymbals, to accompany the Ark of the Covenant. The clashing cymbals signify a loud, joyful noise, emphasizing the exuberance and intensity of worship. This reflects the broader biblical theme of worshiping God with all one's might and resources, as seen in <a href="/2_samuel/6-14.htm">2 Samuel 6:14</a>, where David danced before the Lord with all his might. The clashing cymbals symbolize the call for all creation to join in the praise of God, echoing the universal call to worship found throughout the Psalms.<p><b>praise Him with resounding cymbals.</b><br>The repetition of cymbals, described here as "resounding," underscores the importance of using music to express the glory and majesty of God. Resounding cymbals produce a sustained, echoing sound, which can be seen as a metaphor for the enduring and far-reaching impact of true worship. This phrase highlights the idea that worship should not only be loud and joyful but also profound and lasting. The use of cymbals in this context can be connected to the worship practices in the temple, where music played a crucial role in the liturgical life of Israel. The resounding cymbals can also be seen as a type of the proclamation of the Gospel, which reverberates throughout the world, calling all nations to worship the one true God, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10-12</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/150.htm">Psalm 150</a>, traditionally attributed to King David, who is known for his musical talents and deep devotion to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_worship.htm">Temple Worship</a></b><br>The setting for the use of musical instruments in worship, particularly in the Temple in Jerusalem, where music played a significant role in the liturgical practices.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/musicians_and_levites.htm">Musicians and Levites</a></b><br>The individuals responsible for playing instruments and leading worship in the Temple, often from the tribe of Levi.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Role of Music in Worship</a></b><br>Music is a powerful tool for expressing praise and adoration to God. It engages the heart and mind, allowing worshippers to connect deeply with the divine.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diversity_in_worship.htm">Diversity in Worship</a></b><br>The use of different instruments, including cymbals, signifies the diversity and richness of worship. It encourages believers to embrace various forms of expression in their praise.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_and_exuberant_praise.htm">Joyful and Exuberant Praise</a></b><br>The call to use "clashing cymbals" and "resounding cymbals" suggests that worship should be vibrant and full of life. Believers are encouraged to worship God with enthusiasm and joy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_in_worship.htm">Community in Worship</a></b><br>The collective use of instruments in worship highlights the communal aspect of praising God. Worship is not just a personal act but a shared experience that unites believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/biblical_foundation_for_worship_practices.htm">Biblical Foundation for Worship Practices</a></b><br>Understanding the biblical basis for using instruments in worship can enrich the worship experience and provide a deeper appreciation for traditional and contemporary practices.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_150.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 150</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_instruments_are_in_the_old_testament.htm">What musical terms are mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/musical_terms_in_the_bible.htm">What musical terms are mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_psalm_150_instruments'_use.htm">Is there any historical or archeological evidence supporting the widespread use of the instruments listed in Psalm 150:3-5 at the time it was written?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_emphasize_instruments_in_psalm_150.htm">Why does Psalm 150:3-5 emphasize musical instruments if many cultures and eras lacked access to these instruments?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/150.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">Cymbals.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">tseltselim </span>(<a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm" title="And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on tambourines, and on cornets, and on cymbals.">2Samuel 6:5</a>), a word evidently formed to express the sound of the instrument. Two kinds are evidently indicated in this verse, the "loud" cymbals (literally, <span class= "ital">cymbals of hearing</span>)<span class= "ital">, </span>and "high-sounding" (literally, <span class= "ital">of tumult</span>)<span class= "ital">. </span>As the Arabs use at present a larger and smaller instrument (see <span class= "ital">Bible Educator, </span>2, 211, 311), it is possible that the same distinction is made here, but which would be the larger instrument it is impossible from the Hebrew to determine.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/150.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Praise him upon the loud cymbals; praise him upon the high-sounding cymbals</span>. "We can hardly," says Professor Cheyne, "venture to distinguish two kinds of cymbals on the ground of these two epithet" The mention of "cymbals" is reserved to the last, as being the instrument of music most expressive of joy and jubilation. It completes the musical climax, as ver. 6 completes the ideal one. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/150-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Praise Him</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽלְל֥וּהוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lū·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with clashing</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֑מַע</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ma‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8088.htm">Strong's 8088: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something heard, a sound, rumor, announcement, audience</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cymbals;</span><br /><span class="heb">בְצִלְצְלֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·ṣil·ṣə·lê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6767.htm">Strong's 6767: </a> </span><span class="str2">A clatter, whirring, a cricket, a harpoon, a cymbal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">praise Him</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽ֝לְל֗וּהוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lū·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with resounding</span><br /><span class="heb">תְרוּעָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṯə·rū·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8643.htm">Strong's 8643: </a> </span><span class="str2">Clamor, acclamation of joy, a battle-cry, clangor, of trumpets, as an alarum</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cymbals.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּֽצִלְצְלֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṣil·ṣə·lê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6767.htm">Strong's 6767: </a> </span><span class="str2">A clatter, whirring, a cricket, a harpoon, a cymbal</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/150-5.htm">Psalm 150:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/150-5.htm">Psalm 150:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/150-5.htm">Psalm 150:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/150-5.htm">Psalm 150:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/150-5.htm">Psalm 150:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/150-5.htm">Psalm 150:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/150-5.htm">Psalm 150:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/150-5.htm">Psalm 150:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/150-5.htm">Psalm 150:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/150-5.htm">Psalm 150:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/150-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 150:5 Praise him with loud cymbals! 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