Psalms 150:6
What does Psalms 150:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 150:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 150:6 means
This final verse serves as a grand conclusion, extending the call to praise to "everything that hath breath." This universal command encompasses all living beings, both human and animal, emphasizing that the very act of breathing is a gift from God and should therefore lead to His adoration. It signifies that praise is not merely for a select few or specific occasions but is the rightful response of all creation to its Creator. The psalm ends with a repeated "Praise ye Jehovah," echoing the beginning and sealing the entire Book of Psalms with an emphatic and enduring call to worship.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Let everything that hath breath praise Jehovah. Praise ye Jehovah.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Let everything that hath breath praise Jehovah. Praise ye Jehovah.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Let everything which has breath give praise to the Lord. Let the Lord be praised.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862All that doth breathe doth praise Jah! Praise ye Jah!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Let everything that hath breath praise Jah. Hallelujah!
Context
After detailing *where*, *why*, and *how* to praise in the preceding verses, this final verse offers a sweeping, inclusive command for *who* should praise. It culminates the entire psalm—and indeed, the entire Book of Psalms—with a universal call to worship that encompasses all living things. This conclusive statement leaves the reader with a powerful and enduring exhortation to offer unceasing praise to Jehovah, echoing the psalm's opening command.
v.5Praise him with loud cymbals: Praise him with high sounding cymbals.
v.6This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 148:7
Praise Jehovah from the earth, Ye sea-monsters, and all deeps;
- Revelation 5:13
And every created thing which is in the heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and on the sea, and all things that are in them, heard I saying, Unto him that sitteth on the throne, and unto the Lamb, be the blessing, and the honor, and the glory, and the dominion, for ever and ever.
- Psalms 145:21
My mouth shall speak the praise of Jehovah; And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
- Psalms 103:22
Bless Jehovah, all ye his works, In all places of his dominion: Bless Jehovah, O my soul.
- Psalms 145:10
All thy works shall give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah; And thy saints shall bless thee.
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