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sing praise to his name, for that is pleasant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/135.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; celebrate his lovely name with music.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/135.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing to his name, for it is pleasant!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/135.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/135.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD; for the LORD <i>is</i> good: sing praises unto his name; for <i>it is</i> pleasant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/135.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, for the LORD <i>is</i> good; Sing praises to His name, for <i>it is</i> pleasant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/135.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/135.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/135.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/135.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Praise Yah, for Yahweh is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/135.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is gracious <i>and</i> lovely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/135.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing praise to his name, for it is delightful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/135.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise Yahweh, for Yahweh is good; sing praise to His name, for it is delightful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/135.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise ye Jehovah; for Jehovah is good: Sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/135.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />come and shout praises. Praise the name of the LORD! He is kind and good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/135.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/135.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD because he is good. Make music to praise his name because his name is beautiful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/135.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, because he is good; sing praises to his name, because he is kind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/135.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, because the LORD is good; Sing to his name, for he is gracious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/135.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/135.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good! Sing praises to his name, for it is pleasant! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/135.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good. Sing praises to his name, for that is pleasant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/135.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good; sing praises to his name; for it is pleasant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/135.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Praise Yah, for Yahweh is good. Sing praises to his name, for that is pleasant. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/135.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise YAH! For YHWH [is] good, "" Sing praise to His Name, for [it is] pleasant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/135.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Praise ye Jah! for Jehovah is good, Sing praise to His name, for it is pleasant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/135.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye Jah; for Jehovah is good: play on the harp to his name, for it is pleasant.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/135.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Praise ye the Lord, for the Lord is good: sing ye to his name, for it is sweet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/135.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 134:3>praise the Lord, for the Lord is good. Sing psalms to his name, for it is sweet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/135.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good! Sing to his name, for it brings joy! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/135.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing to his name, for he is gracious.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/135.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good; sing praises to his name, for he is delightful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/135.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Praise LORD JEHOVAH because he is good; sing to his Name because it is sweet!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/135.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises unto His name, for it is pleasant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/135.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye the Lord; for the Lord is good: sing praises to his name; for <i>it is</i> good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/135-3.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=16760" 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/135.htm">Your Name, O LORD, Endures Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: hal·lū- (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To shine.">Hallelujah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3050.htm" title="3050: yāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of the God of Israel. Contraction for Yhovah, and meaning the same; Jah, the sacred name."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">is good;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2167.htm" title="2167: zam·mə·rū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To make music (in praise of God). ">sing praises</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: liš·mōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">to His name,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/5273.htm" title="5273: nā·‘îm (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, delightful. From na'em; delightful.">it is lovely.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession.…<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="/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1</a></span><br />A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Psalm 33:1</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/147-7.htm">Psalm 147:7</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4</a></span><br />Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Psalm 106:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-1.htm">Psalm 118:1</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3</a></span><br />Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-2.htm">Psalm 96:2</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1-3</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. / Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore. / From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/148-1.htm">Psalm 148:1-2</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places. / Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Psalm 149:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-34.htm">1 Chronicles 16:34</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm">Isaiah 12:4-5</a></span><br />and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises to his name; for it is pleasant.</p><p class="hdg">for the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Psalm 106:1</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for <i>he is</i> good: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Psalm 107:1</a></b></br> O give thanks unto the LORD, for <i>he is</i> good: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/118-1.htm">Psalm 118:1</a></b></br> O give thanks unto the LORD; for <i>he is</i> good: because his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.</p><p class="hdg">for it is</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Psalm 33:1</a></b></br> Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: <i>for</i> praise is comely for the upright.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-5.htm">Psalm 63:5</a></b></br> My soul shall be satisfied as <i>with</i> marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise <i>thee</i> with joyful lips:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1,2</a></b></br> A Psalm <i>or</i> Song for the sabbath day. <i>It is a</i> good <i>thing</i> to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/133-2.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/123-3.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/psalms/84-1.htm">Lovely</a> <a href="/psalms/108-3.htm">Melody</a> <a href="/psalms/133-1.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/psalms/133-1.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/108-3.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/108-3.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/psalms/132-16.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">Yah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/145-8.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/psalms/135-4.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/songs/1-5.htm">Lovely</a> <a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Melody</a> <a href="/psalms/141-6.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/psalms/135-19.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/144-9.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/psalms/137-3.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/135-4.htm">Yah</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 135</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-5.htm">For his power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">For his judgments</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-15.htm">The vanity of idols</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-19.htm">An exhortation to bless God</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/135.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/135.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Hallelujah</b><br>The term "Hallelujah" is a Hebrew word meaning "Praise the LORD." It is a call to worship and is often used in the Psalms to invite the congregation to join in praising God. This word is a compound of "Hallelu," meaning "praise," and "Yah," a shortened form of "Yahweh," the covenant name of God. The use of "Hallelujah" in this context emphasizes the communal aspect of worship, inviting all believers to participate in glorifying God. It is a term that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, being used universally in Christian worship.<p><b>for the LORD is good</b><br>This phrase highlights the intrinsic nature of God as being good. The goodness of the LORD is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/100-5.htm">Psalm 100:5</a> and <a href="/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7</a>. God's goodness is not just a moral quality but is also reflected in His actions and His creation. The goodness of God is foundational to His character and is a reason for worship. It assures believers of His benevolent intentions and faithful provision.<p><b>sing praises to His name</b><br>Singing praises is a form of worship that involves both the heart and the mind. In biblical times, music was an integral part of worship, as seen in the temple services led by the Levites. The "name" of God represents His character and His deeds. Singing praises to His name is an acknowledgment of His attributes and His mighty works. This practice is encouraged throughout the Psalms and is a way to express gratitude and reverence.<p><b>for it is lovely</b><br>The term "lovely" here can be understood as "pleasant" or "beautiful." This phrase suggests that praising God is not only a duty but also a delightful experience. The beauty of worship lies in its ability to connect the worshiper with the divine, bringing joy and peace. This loveliness is reflected in the harmonious relationship between God and His people, as well as in the aesthetic beauty of worship itself, which includes music, poetry, and communal participation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of this psalm, traditionally attributed to the community of Israel, who calls the people to worship and praise God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/135.htm">Psalm 135</a> suggests a setting of communal worship, likely in the temple in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_goodness_of_god.htm">The Goodness of God</a></b><br>Recognize and meditate on the inherent goodness of God. His nature is the foundation for our praise and worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_beauty_of_his_name.htm">The Beauty of His Name</a></b><br>The name of the LORD is lovely, reflecting His character and deeds. In worship, we should focus on the beauty and holiness of God's name.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_worship.htm">The Call to Worship</a></b><br>Worship is both a personal and communal act. Engage in both private and corporate worship, acknowledging God's goodness and beauty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_praise.htm">Consistency in Praise</a></b><br>Make praising God a regular part of your life, not just in times of joy but also in times of trial, as an expression of faith in His goodness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Role of Music in Worship</a></b><br>Singing is a powerful form of worship that engages the heart and mind. Use music as a means to express your love and adoration for God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_135.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 135</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'hallelujah'_mean.htm">What does 'hallelujah' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_world_passing_away.htm">How can one be light in the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_have_wednesday_night_services.htm">What is the purpose of Wednesday night church services?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_suffering_persist_if_god_is_good.htm">(Psalm 145:9) If God is truly 'good to all,' why does widespread suffering and evil persist throughout human history?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/135.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Sing praises.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">play.</span><p><span class= "bld">For it is pleasant--</span>i.e., thus to sing hallelujah. (See <a href="/psalms/147-1.htm" title="Praise you the LORD: for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.">Psalm 147:1</a>; <a href="/proverbs/22-18.htm" title="For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you; they shall with be fitted in your lips.">Proverbs 22:18</a>. Others take <span class= "ital">name </span>as the subject, and the Prayer-Book version suggested to Crashaw the beautiful hymn beginning "Come lovely name," &c.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/135.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Praise the Lord; for the Lord is good</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Psalm 86:5</a>; <a href="/psalms/119-68.htm">Psalm 119:68</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Sing praises unto his Name; for it is pleasant</span>; or, "lovely" (comp. <a href="/psalms/52-9.htm">Psalm 52:9</a>; <a href="/psalms/54-6.htm">Psalm 54:6</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/135-3.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</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽ֭לְלוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<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">the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָהּ</span> <span class="translit">(yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3050.htm">Strong's 3050: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is good;</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֣וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sing praises</span><br /><span class="heb">זַמְּר֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(zam·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2167.htm">Strong's 2167: </a> </span><span class="str2">Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to His name,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֝שְׁמ֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(liš·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it is lovely.</span><br /><span class="heb">נָעִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(nā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5273.htm">Strong's 5273: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, delightful</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/135-3.htm">Psalm 135:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/135-3.htm">Psalm 135:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/135-3.htm">Psalm 135:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/135-3.htm">Psalm 135:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/135-3.htm">Psalm 135:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/135-3.htm">Psalm 135:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/135-3.htm">Psalm 135:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/135-3.htm">Psalm 135:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/135-3.htm">Psalm 135:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/135-3.htm">Psalm 135:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/135-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 135:3 Praise Yah for Yahweh is good (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/135-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 135:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 135:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/135-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 135:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 135:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>