Bible Strands
Psalms 135:3
Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the assembly standing in the courts of the house of the LORD, continuing the corporate liturgical call.
The words — The Hebrew imperative הַֽ֭לְלוּ־יָהּ (Hallelu-yah) literally commands "praise Yahweh," while ט֣וֹב (Tov) declares the LORD's inherent goodness.
The thread — This linkage of praise and divine goodness runs through Psalms 147:1 and Psalms 119:68, where acknowledging God's character directly fuels worship.
Why it lands — The text requires worshippers to verbally affirm the LORD's goodness and name as the objective basis for their praise.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Praise the Lord; for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
Cross-references
- Psalms 147:1 Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him!
- Psalms 119:68 You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.
- Psalms 33:1 Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.
- Psalms 106:1 Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
- Psalms 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
- Psalms 145:7 They will extol the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness.
- Matthew 19:17 “Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”
- Psalms 63:5 My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.
- Psalms 100:5 For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.
- Psalms 92:1 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,