Psalms 146:2
Psalms 146:2 in Multiple Translations
I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.
While I live will I praise Jehovah: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.
While I have breath I will give praise to the Lord: I will make melody to my God while I have my being.
I will praise the Lord while I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have breath.
I will prayse the Lord during my life: as long as I haue any being, I wil sing vnto my God.
I praise Jehovah during my life, I sing praise to my God while I exist.
While I live, I will praise the LORD. I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist.
While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises to my God while I have any being.
The Lord buildeth up Jerusalem: he will gather together the dispersed of Israel.
I will praise Yahweh as long as I am alive; I will sing to praise my God for the rest of my life.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 146:2
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Psalms 146:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲהַלְלָ֣ה
יְהוָ֣ה
בְּ/חַיָּ֑/י
אֲזַמְּרָ֖ה
לֵֽ/אלֹהַ֣/י
בְּ/עוֹדִֽ/י
אֲהַלְלָ֣ה
hâlal
H1984
to shine
V-Piel-1cs
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בְּ/חַיָּ֑/י
chay
H2416
alive
Prep | N-mp | Suff
אֲזַמְּרָ֖ה
zâmar
H2167
to sing
V-Piel-1cs
לֵֽ/אלֹהַ֣/י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Prep | N-mp | Suff
בְּ/עוֹדִֽ/י
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Prep | Adv | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 146:2
אֲהַלְלָ֣ה
hâlal
H1984
"to shine"
V-Piel-1cs
To be foolish means to act wildly or make a show, like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:29. It can also mean to celebrate or boast, as in Psalm 38:5.
Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. See also: Genesis 12:15; Psalms 113:1; Psalms 5:6.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בְּ/חַיָּ֑/י
chay
H2416
"alive"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
אֲזַמְּרָ֖ה
zâmar
H2167
"to sing"
V-Piel-1cs
This word means to sing or make music, often with praise and celebration. In the Psalms, it describes singing with instruments and voice, giving thanks to God. It's about joyful noise and worship.
Definition: 1) to sing, sing praise, make music 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to make music, sing 1a2) to play a musical instrument Aramaic equivalent: ze.mar (זְמָר "music" H2170)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give praise, sing forth praises, psalms. See also: Judges 5:3; Psalms 68:5; Psalms 7:18.
לֵֽ/אלֹהַ֣/י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
בְּ/עוֹדִֽ/י
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Prep | Adv | Suff
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
Study Notes — Psalms 146:2
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- Context
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- Psalms 146:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 146:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 146:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 146:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 146:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 146:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 146:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 146:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 146:2
- Sermons on Psalms 146:2
Context — Praise the LORD, O My Soul
1Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, O my soul.
2I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
3Put not your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save. 4When his spirit departs, he returns to the ground; on that very day his plans perish.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 63:4 | So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands. |
| 2 | Psalms 104:33 | I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. |
| 3 | Psalms 71:14–15 | But I will always hope and will praise You more and more. My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure. |
| 4 | Psalms 145:1–2 | I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. |
| 5 | Revelation 7:9–17 | After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God, saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” Then one of the elders addressed me: “These in white robes,” he asked, “who are they, and where have they come from?” “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. ‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’ For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ” |
Psalms 146:2 Summary
This verse means that we should always be thankful and praising God, no matter what is happening in our lives, just like it says in Psalms 100:4-5. We can do this by talking to Him, singing to Him, and obeying Him, as seen in Ephesians 5:19 and Romans 12:1. It's like breathing - it should be a natural part of our daily lives, and it helps us to remember that God is always with us and taking care of us. By praising God, we can cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude and worship, and we can experience His joy and peace in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to praise the Lord all my life?
This means to continually give thanks and honor to God, in every season and circumstance, as expressed in Psalms 34:1 and Psalms 100:4-5. It is a commitment to worship and acknowledge God's presence in our lives.
How can I sing praises to God while I have my being?
Singing praises to God involves expressing our love and gratitude to Him through music, speech, and actions, as seen in Psalms 95:1-2 and Ephesians 5:19. It is a way to declare His goodness and faithfulness to ourselves and others.
Is it possible to fulfill this verse if I'm not a good singer?
Praising God is not limited to singing; it can be expressed through various forms of worship, such as prayer, thanksgiving, and obedience, as mentioned in Romans 12:1 and Hebrews 13:15. What matters most is the heart's intention and sincerity.
How does this verse relate to my daily life?
This verse encourages us to make praising God a part of our daily routine, just like breathing or eating, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 8:3 and Matthew 4:4. By doing so, we acknowledge God's presence and provision in our lives, and we cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude and worship.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can practically praise the Lord in my daily life, and how can I make it a consistent habit?
- How does my heart's attitude towards God affect my ability to praise Him, and what can I do to cultivate a more thankful and worshipful heart?
- In what ways can I use my voice and actions to sing praises to God, and how can I use my talents and skills to glorify Him?
- What are some challenges or obstacles that might hinder my ability to praise God, and how can I overcome them through faith and perseverance?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 146:2
While I live will I praise the Lord,.... As he had good reason to do, since he had his life from him, and was upheld in it by him; who also favoured him with the mercies and comforts of life; and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 146:2
While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 146:2
Psalms 146:2 While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.Ver. 2. While I live will I praise the Lord] George Carpenter, the Bavarian martyr, being desired by some godly brethren, that when he was burning in the fire he would give them some sign of his constance, answered, Let this be a sure sign unto you of my faith and perseverance in the truth, quod usque dum os aperire, aut certe hiscere licebit, that so long as I am able to hold open my mouth, or to whisper, I will never cease to praise God, and to profess his truth. Id quod et fecit, saith mine author, that which also he did; and so did many other martyrs besides (Scultet. Annal. dec. 2, p. 110). While I have any being] Either in this world or in the next; for then also, and much more, I shall praise God.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 146:2
(1, 2) Praise.—Following Psalms 103:1; Psalms 103:22; Psalms 104:33, “praise” being substituted for “bless.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 146:2
Verse 2. While I live will I praise] The true feeling of a heart overpowered with a sense of God's goodness. While I have any being.] בעודי beodi, in my continuance, in my progression, my eternal existence. This is very expressive.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 146:2
2. Almost identical with Psalms 104:33.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 146:2
While I live will I praise the Lord ... - See the notes at Psalms 104:33, where the same language occurs substantially as in this verse: “I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live; I will sing
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 146:2
2. While I have any being—Hebrew, in my continuance. An allusion to the life after death, according to the simple and comprehensive language usually employed to set forth the idea of immortality.
Sermons on Psalms 146:2
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Principles of Godly Music by Earl Fox | In this sermon, Brother Denny discusses the different components of music and how they relate to the different parts of man. He explains that the melody and lyrics of a song appeal |
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Psalm 104 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the greatness of God in creation and providence, calling for blessings to be devoutly rendered to the Lord. The sermon delves into the majestic imagery of God |
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The Disease of Misplaced Hope by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer explores the dual nature of hope, describing it as both a precious treasure and a treacherous deceit. He illustrates how misplaced hope can lead to disillusionment, usin |
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Hope by William Cowper | William Cowper preaches about the transformative power of hope in the face of despair and the importance of genuine faith in God's mercy and grace. He contrasts the emptiness of wo |
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(Education for Exultation) One Generation Shall Praise Your Works to Another by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on verse 4 of a biblical passage, which emphasizes the duty of the older generation to pass on the knowledge of God's mighty works to the younge |
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God Is Good by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Joseph from the Bible. Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers and ended up in Egypt, where he was falsely accused and throw |
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Praisiing God by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker shares his recent experience in mainland China and the impact of the gospel in that country. He mentions a friend who brought back slides and shared sto |