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Praise the LORD, my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/146.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Let all that I am praise the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/146.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/146.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, O my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/146.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/146.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/146.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, my soul!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/146.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/146.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/146.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh, O my soul!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/146.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!) Praise the LORD, O my soul!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/146.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! My soul, praise the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/146.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! My soul, praise the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/146.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise ye Jehovah. Praise Jehovah, O my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/146.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Shout praises to the LORD! With all that I am, I will shout his praises. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/146.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/146.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, my soul!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/146.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, my soul! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/146.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, my soul!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/146.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, O my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/146.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/146.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/146.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/146.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh, my soul. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/146.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise YAH! Praise, O my soul, YHWH.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/146.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Praise ye Jah! Praise, O my soul, Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/146.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye Jah. Praise Jehovah, O my soul.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/146.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Alleluia, of Aggeus and Zacharias. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/146.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 145:1>Alleluia. Of Haggai and Zachariah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/146.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/146.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/146.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />PRAISE the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/146.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Praise LORD JEHOVAH, my soul!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/146.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Hallelujah. Praise the LORD, O my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/146.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Alleluia, <i>a Psalm</i> of Aggaeus and Zacharias. My soul, praise the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/146-1.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=18032" 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><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/1984.htm" title="1984: hal·lî (V-Piel-Imp-fs) -- To shine.">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/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">O my soul.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.…<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/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1-2</a></span><br />Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-1.htm">Psalm 104:1</a></span><br />Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty.<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/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="/psalms/117-1.htm">Psalm 117:1-2</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples! / For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1-3</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD, / who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. / 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/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/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="/isaiah/12-4.htm">Isaiah 12:4-6</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. / Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10-12</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. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.<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/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-46.htm">Luke 1:46-47</a></span><br />Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-13.htm">Luke 2:13-14</a></span><br />And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: / “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”</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. Praise the LORD, O my soul.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/105-45.htm">Psalm 105:45</a></b></br> That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">Praise the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1,22</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, <i>bless</i> his holy name… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/104-1.htm">Psalm 104:1,35</a></b></br> Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/135-21.htm">Hallelujah</a> <a href="/psalms/135-21.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/psalms/145-21.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/143-12.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/135-21.htm">Yah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/146-10.htm">Hallelujah</a> <a href="/psalms/146-10.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/psalms/146-2.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/147-20.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-11.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/146-10.htm">Yah</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 />  <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/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>Hallelujah!</b><br>The term "Hallelujah" is a transliteration of the Hebrew phrase "Hallelu Yah," which means "Praise the LORD." 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 praise. The use of "Hallelujah" connects this psalm to the broader tradition of Hebrew worship, where praising God was central to both personal and communal expressions of faith. It is a reminder of the importance of worship in the life of a believer and is echoed in the New Testament, particularly in <a href="/revelation/19.htm">Revelation 19:1-6</a>, where it is used in the context of heavenly worship.<p><b>Praise the LORD,</b><br>"Praise the LORD" is a direct command and an invitation to acknowledge God's sovereignty, goodness, and faithfulness. The LORD, represented by the tetragrammaton YHWH, is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. This phrase underscores the personal relationship between God and His people, as seen throughout the Old Testament, where God is praised for His mighty acts and steadfast love. The call to praise is not just a suggestion but a duty for those who recognize God's authority and benevolence. This theme is prevalent in other Psalms, such as <a href="/psalms/103.htm">Psalm 103:1-2</a>, where the psalmist also calls for personal and communal praise.<p><b>O my soul.</b><br>The phrase "O my soul" indicates an introspective and personal call to worship. It suggests that praise is not merely an external act but an internal, heartfelt response to God's character and deeds. The soul represents the entirety of one's being, emphasizing that worship should engage the whole person. This introspective call is similar to other Psalms, like <a href="/psalms/103.htm">Psalm 103:1</a>, where the psalmist speaks to his own soul, urging it to bless the LORD. It highlights the importance of sincerity and depth in worship, as true praise arises from a soul that recognizes and responds to God's greatness. This personal aspect of worship is fulfilled in the New Testament through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, who enables believers to worship in spirit and truth, as seen in <a href="/john/4-24.htm">John 4:24</a>.<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 David, who expresses a deep personal commitment to praising God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/lord.htm">LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/soul.htm">Soul</a></b><br>Represents the innermost being of the psalmist, indicating that praise is not just an outward act but an inward devotion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_praise.htm">The Call to Praise</a></b><br>The psalm begins with "Hallelujah," a Hebrew word meaning "Praise the LORD." This sets the tone for a life centered on worship and adoration of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_worship.htm">Personal Worship</a></b><br>The phrase "O my soul" indicates that worship is deeply personal. It is a reminder that our relationship with God is intimate and involves our entire being.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuous_praise.htm">Continuous Praise</a></b><br>The imperative to praise suggests that worship is not confined to specific times or places but is a continual act of devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_god.htm">The Nature of God</a></b><br>By using the name "LORD" (Yahweh), the psalmist highlights God's faithfulness and eternal nature, which are reasons for our praise.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_community.htm">Encouragement in Community</a></b><br>While the psalmist speaks personally, the call to "Hallelujah" is communal, encouraging others to join in the praise of God.<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/what_are_worship_styles.htm">What are the different styles of worship?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_wise_speech_foster_well-being.htm">What does 'Bless the Lord, O My Soul' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/proof_of_god_freeing_captives_in_history.htm">In Psalm 146:7, where is the historical or archaeological proof of God literally freeing captives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'hallelujah'_mean.htm">What does 'hallelujah' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/146.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1, 2) <span class= "bld">Praise.--</span>Following <a href="/psalms/103-1.htm" title="Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.">Psalm 103:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/103-22.htm" title="Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.">Psalm 103:22</a>; <a href="/psalms/104-33.htm" title="I will sing to the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.">Psalm 104:33</a>, "praise" being substituted for "bless."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/146.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Praise ye the Lord</span> (comp. on Psalm 111:1). <span class="cmt_word">Praise the Lord, O my soul</span> (see <a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1, 2</a>; <a href="/psalms/104-1.htm">Psalm 104:1</a>, which only differ in the verb used - "bless" for "praise"). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/146-1.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">הַֽלְלוּ־</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">Praise</span><br /><span class="heb">הַלְלִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - feminine 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">יְהוָֽה׃</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">O my soul.</span><br /><span class="heb">נַ֝פְשִׁ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/146-1.htm">Psalm 146:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/146-1.htm">Psalm 146:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/146-1.htm">Psalm 146:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/146-1.htm">Psalm 146:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/146-1.htm">Psalm 146:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/146-1.htm">Psalm 146:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/146-1.htm">Psalm 146:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/146-1.htm">Psalm 146:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/146-1.htm">Psalm 146:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/146-1.htm">Psalm 146:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/146-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 146:1 Praise Yah! 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