Psalms 135:3

What does Psalms 135:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 135:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Praise ye Jehovah; for Jehovah is good: Sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Praise the Lord; for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Praise ye Jehovah; for Jehovah is good: Sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Give praise to Jah, for he is good: make melody to his name, for it is pleasing.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Praise ye Jah! for Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> good, Sing praise to His name, for <FI>it is<Fi> pleasant.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Praise ye the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Praise ye Jah; for Jehovah is good: sing psalms unto his name; for it is pleasant.

Context

v.2Ye that stand in the house of Jehovah, In the courts of the house of our God.

v.3This passage

v.4For Jehovah hath chosen Jacob unto himself, AndIsrael for his own possession.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 100:5

    For Jehovah is good; his lovingkindness endureth for ever, And his faithfulness unto all generations.

  • Matthew 19:17

    And he said unto him, Why askest thou me concerning that which is good? One there is who is good: but if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments.

  • Psalms 63:5

    My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips;

  • Psalms 92:1

    It is a good thing to give thanks unto Jehovah, And to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High;

  • Psalms 107:1

    O give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

  • Psalms 119:68

    Thou art good, and doest good; Teach me thy statutes.

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