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How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/147.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! How good to sing praises to our God! How delightful and how fitting!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/147.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/147.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/147.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD: for <i>it is</i> good to sing praises unto our God; for <i>it is</i> pleasant; <i>and</i> praise is comely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/147.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! For <i>it is</i> good to sing praises to our God; For <i>it is</i> pleasant, <i>and</i> praise is beautiful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/147.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant <i>and</i> praise is beautiful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/147.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant and praise is becoming.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/147.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant <i>and</i> praise is becoming.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/147.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Praise Yah! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant <i>and</i> praise is becoming.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/147.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our [gracious and majestic] God; Praise is becoming <i>and</i> appropriate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/147.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! How good it is to sing to our God, for praise is pleasant and lovely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/147.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! How good it is to sing to our God, for praise is pleasant and lovely. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/147.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise ye Jehovah; For it is good to sing praises unto our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is comely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/147.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Shout praises to the LORD! Our God is kind, and it is right and good to sing praises to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/147.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD; for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is comely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/147.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hallelujah! It is good to sing psalms to our God. It is pleasant to sing [his] praise beautifully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/147.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! It is good to sing praise to our God; it is pleasant and right to praise him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/147.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hallelujah! It is good to sing praise to our God, and it is fitting to sing glorious praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/147.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/147.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, for it is good to sing praises to our God! Yes, praise is pleasant and appropriate! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/147.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/147.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/147.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Praise Yah, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/147.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise YAH! For [it is] good to praise our God, "" For pleasant—lovely [is] praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/147.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Praise ye Jah! For it is good to praise our God, For pleasant -- comely is praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/147.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye Jah: for it is good to play on the harp to our God; for it is pleasant: praise is becoming.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/147.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Praise ye the Lord, because psalm is good: to our God be joyful and comely praise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/147.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 146:1>Alleluia. Praise the Lord, because the psalm is good. Delightful and beautiful praise shall be for our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/147.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! How good to sing praise to our God; how pleasant to give fitting praise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/147.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! How good it is to sing praises to our God; for he is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/147.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />PRAISE the LORD; for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is comely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/147.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />It is good to sing to our God, and sweet, and praise is fitting for him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/147.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Hallelujah; For it is good to sing praises unto our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is comely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/147.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Alleluia, <i>a Psalm</i> of Aggaeus and Zacharias. Praise ye the Lord: for psalmody is a good thing; let praise be sweetly sung to our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/147-1.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=18111" 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/147.htm">It is Good to Sing Praises</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</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. ">How</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">good it is</a> <a href="/hebrew/2167.htm" title="2167: zam·mə·rāh (V-Piel-Inf:: 3fs) -- To make music (in praise of God). ">to sing praises</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">to our God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">how</a> <a href="/hebrew/5273.htm" title="5273: nā·‘îm (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, delightful. From na'em; delightful.">pleasant</a> <a href="/hebrew/5000.htm" title="5000: nā·wāh (Adj-fs) -- Comely, seemly. From na'ah or naveh; suitable, or beautiful.">and lovely</a> <a href="/hebrew/8416.htm" title="8416: ṯə·hil·lāh (N-fs) -- Praise, song of praise. From halal; laudation; specifically a hymn.">to praise Him!</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>The LORD builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the exiles of Israel.…<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/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/135-3.htm">Psalm 135:3</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="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/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="/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1-2</a></span><br />Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! / Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1-2</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. / 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/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. / Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD.<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="/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-23.htm">Isaiah 44:23</a></span><br />Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-11.htm">Isaiah 51:11</a></span><br />So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.<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">Praise you the LORD: for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.</p><p class="hdg">for it is good</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-3.htm">Psalm 63:3-5</a></b></br> Because thy lovingkindness <i>is</i> better than life, my lips shall praise thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1</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><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/135-3.htm">Psalm 135:3</a></b></br> Praise the LORD; for the LORD <i>is</i> good: sing praises unto his name; for <i>it is</i> pleasant.</p><p class="hdg">and praise</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/42-4.htm">Psalm 42:4</a></b></br> When I remember these <i>things</i>, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/122-1.htm">Psalm 122:1-4</a></b></br> A Song of degrees of David. 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It is a call to worship and an expression of joy and gratitude. This exclamation is often used in the Psalms to invite the congregation to join in worship. The use of "Hallelujah" connects this Psalm to the broader tradition of Jewish worship, where praising God is central. It is also found in the New Testament, notably in <a href="/revelation/19.htm">Revelation 19</a>, where it is used in the context of heavenly worship, indicating its timeless and universal application.<p><b>How good it is to sing praises to our God,</b><br>Singing praises is an act of worship that is both communal and personal. The goodness of singing praises is emphasized, suggesting that it is beneficial for the soul and pleasing to God. This phrase highlights the importance of music in worship, a practice that dates back to the time of King David, who organized the Levitical musicians (1 Chronicles 25). Singing is a way to express the heart's devotion and is seen throughout Scripture, from the songs of Moses and Miriam in <a href="/exodus/15.htm">Exodus 15</a> to the hymns sung by Paul and Silas in <a href="/acts/16.htm">Acts 16</a>.<p><b>how pleasant and lovely to praise Him!</b><br>The act of praising God is described as pleasant and lovely, indicating that it is not only a duty but also a delight. This reflects the idea that worship is a source of joy and beauty, aligning with the biblical theme that true worship is a heartfelt response to God's character and deeds. The pleasantness of praise can be seen in the Psalms' poetic nature, which often uses imagery and metaphor to convey the beauty of God's creation and His works. This phrase also echoes the sentiment found in <a href="/psalms/133.htm">Psalm 133:1</a>, where unity among believers is described as good and pleasant, suggesting that communal worship is a reflection of divine harmony.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of this psalm, traditionally attributed to King David or another inspired writer, who calls the community to worship and praise God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure of the psalm, who is worthy of praise for His goodness, power, and care for His creation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The people of God, who are often the primary audience for the psalms, called to worship and praise the Lord.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>While not mentioned in this specific verse, it is often the setting for worship and praise in the psalms.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/worship_gathering.htm">Worship Gathering</a></b><br>The communal event where the people of God come together to sing praises, as encouraged by the psalmist.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_praise.htm">The Call to Praise</a></b><br>Recognize that praising God is not just a suggestion but a joyful command. It is an integral part of our relationship with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_goodness_of_praise.htm">The Goodness of Praise</a></b><br>Understand that praising God is inherently good and beneficial for our spiritual well-being. It aligns our hearts with His truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_beauty_of_worship.htm">The Beauty of Worship</a></b><br>Appreciate the aesthetic and spiritual beauty of worship. It is both pleasant and lovely, reflecting the character of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_in_worship.htm">Community in Worship</a></b><br>Emphasize the importance of gathering with other believers to praise God. Corporate worship strengthens our faith and unity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_as_a_lifestyle.htm">Praise as a Lifestyle</a></b><br>Encourage believers to make praise a regular part of their daily lives, not just reserved for specific times or places.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_147.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 147</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/how_can_god_name_every_star.htm">(Psalm 147:4) How can God literally count and name every star in the universe, given the countless galaxies and ever-expanding cosmos? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_138_1_imply_polytheism.htm">Psalm 138:1 mentions praising God 'before the gods.' Does this suggest the existence of multiple deities, hinting at polytheism within a supposedly monotheistic text?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_all_nations_ever_unite_in_psalm_117_1.htm">Is there any archeological or historical support showing all nations ever uniting in praise to the Hebrew God, as demanded in Psalm 117:1?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/147.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>-1<a href="/psalms/135-3.htm" title="Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises to his name; for it is pleasant.">Psalm 135:3</a> is plainly before the poet in this verse; and yet, since Psalms 33 is in other respects his model, it is extremely doubtful whether we ought to change the reading, so as to make a complete correspondence between the verses, or suppose that the alteration was intentional, in accordance with "praise is comely for the upright<span class= "ital">" </span>in <a href="/psalms/33-1.htm" title="Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.">Psalm 33:1</a>. (See Notes on both the passages; comp. also <a href="/psalms/92-1.htm" title="IT IS A GOOD THING TO GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD, AND TO SING PRAISES UNTO THY NAME, O MOST HIGH:">Psalm 92:1</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/147.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1</a>). <span class="cmt_word">For it is pleasant</span> (see <a href="/psalms/135-3.htm">Psalm 135:3</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And praise is comely</span>; rather, <span class="accented">becoming</span>, or <span class="accented">seemly - suitable</span>, that is, to such a Being as we know God to be. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/147-1.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">Hallelujah!</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֥לְלוּ</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">How</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">good [it is]</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֭וֹב</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">to sing praises</span><br /><span class="heb">זַמְּרָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(zam·mə·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person feminine 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 our God,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural<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">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</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">praise</span><br /><span class="heb">תְהִלָּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṯə·hil·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8416.htm">Strong's 8416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Praise, song of praise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is pleasant</span><br /><span class="heb">נָ֝עִים</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 /><br /><span class="word">and lovely.</span><br /><span class="heb">נָאוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(nā·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5000.htm">Strong's 5000: </a> </span><span class="str2">Suitable, beautiful</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/147-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 147:1 Praise Yah for it is good (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/146-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 146:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 146:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/147-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 147:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 147:2" /></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>