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 · 2000Praise ye Jehovah; for Jehovah is good: Sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Praise the Lord; for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Praise ye Jehovah; for Jehovah is good: Sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Give praise to Jah, for he is good: make melody to his name, for it is pleasing.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Praise ye Jah! for Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> good, Sing praise to His name, for <FI>it is<Fi> pleasant.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Praise ye the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Praise ye Jah; for Jehovah is good: sing psalms unto his name; for it is pleasant.
Context
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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