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Psalm 146:2 I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
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I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/146.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/146.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/146.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/146.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />While I live I will praise the LORD; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/146.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will praise the LORD while I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/146.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I will praise the LORD while I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/146.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I will praise the LORD while I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/146.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I will praise Yahweh throughout my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/146.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />While I live I will praise the LORD; I will sing praises to my God as long as I live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/146.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing to my God as long as I live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/146.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing to my God as long as I live. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/146.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />While I live will I praise Jehovah: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/146.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I will sing and praise the LORD God as long as I live. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/146.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/146.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I want to praise the LORD throughout my life. I want to make music to praise my God as long as I live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/146.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will praise him as long as I live; I will sing to my God all my life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/146.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I will praise the LORD as long as I live, singing praises to my God while I exist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/146.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/146.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I will praise the LORD as long as I live! I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/146.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />While I live, I will praise the LORD. I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/146.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises to my God while I have any being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/146.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />While I live, I will praise Yahweh. I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/146.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I praise YHWH during my life, "" I sing praise to my God while I exist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/146.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I praise Jehovah during my life, I sing praise to my God while I exist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/146.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I will praise Jehovah in my life; I will play on the harp to my God in my continuing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/146.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Praise the Lord, O my soul, in my life I will praise the Lord: I will sing to my God as long as I shall be. Put not your trust in princes: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/146.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 145:2>Praise the Lord, O my soul. I will praise the Lord with my life. I will sing psalms to my God as long as I shall be. Do not trust in the leaders,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/146.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, my soul; I will praise the LORD all my life, sing praise to my God while I live. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/146.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/146.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />While I live will I praise the LORD; I will sing praises to my God as long as I live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/146.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I shall glorify LORD JEHOVAH with my life and I shall sing praise my God while I endure.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/146.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I will praise the LORD while I live; I will sing praises unto my God while I have my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/146.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />While I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/146-2.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=18035" 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/146.htm">Praise the LORD, O My Soul</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, O my soul. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: ’ă·hal·lāh (V-Piel-Imperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To shine.">I will praise</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/2416.htm" title="2416: bə·ḥay·yāy (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">all my life;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2167.htm" title="2167: ’ă·zam·mə·rāh (V-Piel-Imperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To make music (in praise of God). ">I will sing praises</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: lê·lō·hay (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">to my God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: bə·‘ō·w·ḏî (Prep-b:: Adv:: 1cs) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">while I have my being.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Put not your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save.…<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/104-33.htm">Psalm 104:33</a></span><br />I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-34.htm">Psalm 104:34</a></span><br />May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/63-4.htm">Psalm 63:4</a></span><br />So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-8.htm">Psalm 71:8</a></span><br />My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-14.htm">Psalm 71:14</a></span><br />But I will always hope and will praise You more and more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. / Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1</a></span><br />Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1-2</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, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1-2</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/115-18.htm">Psalm 115:18</a></span><br />But it is we who will bless the LORD, both now and forevermore. Hallelujah!<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a></span><br />Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19-20</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises to my God while I have any being.</p><p class="hdg">while I live</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-4.htm">Psalm 63:4</a></b></br> Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-14.htm">Psalm 71:14,15</a></b></br> But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/104-33.htm">Psalm 104:33</a></b></br> I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/144-4.htm">Breath</a> <a href="/psalms/104-33.htm">Exist</a> <a href="/psalms/140-13.htm">Live</a> <a href="/psalms/144-9.htm">Melody</a> <a href="/psalms/146-1.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/144-9.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/144-9.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/psalms/145-7.htm">Sing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/146-4.htm">Breath</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-13.htm">Exist</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-21.htm">Live</a> <a href="/psalms/147-1.htm">Melody</a> <a href="/psalms/146-10.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/147-1.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/psalms/147-1.htm">Sing</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 146</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/146-1.htm">The Psalmist vows perpetual praises to God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/146-3.htm">He exhorts not to trust in man</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/146-5.htm">God, for his power, justice, mercy, and kingdom, is only worthy to be trusted</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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <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/146.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/146.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I will praise the LORD all my life;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes a lifelong commitment to worship and devotion. The use of "LORD" refers to Yahweh, the covenant name of God, highlighting a personal and relational aspect of worship. The psalmist's declaration reflects a deep-seated resolve to honor God continually, regardless of circumstances. This commitment is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/34.htm">Psalm 34:1</a>, where David vows to bless the Lord at all times. The idea of lifelong praise is rooted in the understanding of God's eternal nature and faithfulness, as seen throughout the Psalms and the broader biblical narrative. Historically, this reflects the Jewish tradition of daily prayers and rituals that were integral to life in ancient Israel.<p><b>I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.</b><br>The act of singing praises indicates a joyful and expressive form of worship. "My God" denotes a personal relationship, suggesting intimacy and trust. The phrase "while I have my being" underscores the temporal nature of human life and the urgency to worship God with the time given. This reflects the biblical theme of using one's life for God's glory, as seen in <a href="/ecclesiastes/12.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:1</a>, which advises remembering the Creator in the days of youth. Theologically, this can be seen as a type of Christ, who lived a life of perfect worship and obedience to God. The cultural context of ancient Israel included music as a central part of worship, with instruments and songs playing a key role in temple services and community gatherings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/146.htm">Psalm 146</a>, traditionally attributed to David, who expresses a deep commitment to praising God throughout his life.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature, deserving of lifelong praise.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist's_life.htm">The Psalmist's Life</a></b><br>The span of the Psalmist's existence, during which he commits to praising God, highlighting the temporal nature of human life contrasted with God's eternity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/lifelong_commitment_to_praise.htm">Lifelong Commitment to Praise</a></b><br>The Psalmist's vow to praise God "all my life" challenges believers to consider the consistency of their worship. Our praise should not be limited to specific times or circumstances but should be a constant in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_as_a_response_to_god's_nature.htm">Praise as a Response to God's Nature</a></b><br>The use of "LORD" (Yahweh) reminds us of God's faithfulness and unchanging nature. Our praise is a response to who God is, not just what He does for us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_temporal_nature_of_life.htm">The Temporal Nature of Life</a></b><br>The phrase "while I have my being" acknowledges the brevity of life. This should inspire urgency in our worship and dedication to God, knowing our time is limited.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/singing_as_an_expression_of_worship.htm">Singing as an Expression of Worship</a></b><br>Singing is highlighted as a form of praise. This encourages believers to use music and song as powerful tools for expressing devotion and adoration to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_relationship_with_god.htm">Personal Relationship with God</a></b><br>The Psalmist refers to God as "my God," indicating a personal relationship. This personal connection should be the foundation of our worship and praise.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_146.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 146</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_christians_feel_distant_from_god.htm">Why do many Christians feel distant from God even when they pray and follow His commands?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_feel_abandoned_if_god_is_with_you.htm">Why do you feel abandoned when God is with you?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_'long_and_faint'_for_non-physical_courts.htm">In Psalm 84:2, how can one physically 'long and faint' for God's courts if they are non-physical spaces?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_82_1_fit_with_deut._6_4.htm">How can a 'divine council' (Psalm 82:1) fit with passages claiming there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/146.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">While I live will I praise the Lord</span>. Nearly identical with <a href="/psalms/104-35.htm">Psalm 104:35</a>a. It is our duty towards God to be always praising him, if not with the lips, at any rate with the heart. <span class="cmt_word">I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being</span>. Identical with <a href="/psalms/104-33.htm">Psalm 104:33</a>b. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/146-2.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">I will praise</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲהַלְלָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·hal·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common 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">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</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">all my life;</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּחַיָּ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḥay·yāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will sing praises</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲזַמְּרָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·zam·mə·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular<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 my God</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵֽאלֹהַ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(lê·lō·hay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">while I have my being.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעוֹדִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ō·w·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Adverb | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/146-2.htm">Psalm 146:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/146-2.htm">Psalm 146:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/146-2.htm">Psalm 146:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/146-2.htm">Psalm 146:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/146-2.htm">Psalm 146:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/146-2.htm">Psalm 146:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/146-2.htm">Psalm 146:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/146-2.htm">Psalm 146:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/146-2.htm">Psalm 146:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/146-2.htm">Psalm 146:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/146-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 146:2 While I live I will praise Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/146-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 146:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 146:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/146-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 146:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 146:3" /></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>