PRAISE THE LORD WITH EXUBERANT JOY! — 1
Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; and shout for joy, all you upright in heart! —Psalm 32:11
And the word of the Lord was being spread throughout all the region. And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. —Acts 13:49 and 52
That the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory. —1 Peter 1:7,8
Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. —1 Peter 4:12, 13
"Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you." —John 16:22
PUT YOUR HEART INTO PRAISING THE LORD — 2
"You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might." —Deuteronomy 6:5
I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. —Psalm 9:1
I will praise You with my whole heart; before the gods I will sing praises to You. I will worship toward Your holy temple, and praise Your name for Your loving-kindness and Your truth; for You have magnified Your word above all Your name. —Psalm 138:1,2
Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! —Psalm 103:1
"A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good." —Luke 6:45a
Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord. —Ephesians 5:19
This Man Put His Heart Into It
And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God. —Acts 3:7,8
THE FRUITS OF PRAISE — 3
God Dwells Where Praise Is
But You are holy, who inhabit the praises of Israel. —Psalm 22:3
To Be Joyous and Fruitful, Keep Praise Waiting Before God
Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion. —Psalm 65:1a
Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. —Psalm 95:1,2
Praise First; Blessings Follow
Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. Then the earth shall yield her increase; God, our own God, shall bless us. —Psalm 67:5,6
Praise Heals Fear
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. —2 Timothy 1:7
Praise Is a Christian Sacrifice; Give Yourself to It
Praise Heals Fear
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. —2 Timothy 1:7
Praise Is a Christian Sacrifice; Give Yourself to It
Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. — Hebrews 13:15
HEAVEN IS FULL OF PRAISE — 4
Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the heights! Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His hosts! Praise Him, sun and moon; praise Him, all you stars of light! Praise Him, you heavens of heavens, and you waters above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He commanded and they were created. He has also established them f or-ever and ever; He has made a decree which shall not pass away. Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and heaven. —Psalm 148:1-6 and 13
Get in Practice Now If You Are Headed That Direction
Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them. —Psalm 69:34
That’s Why You Are Redeemed
Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious. But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God. —1 Peter 2:7a, 9, 10a
EVERYONE INVITED TO HIS PRAISE CHOIR — 5
Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph! Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises! For God is the King of all the earth. —Psalm 47:1 and 6, 7a
"Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! All the earth shall worship You and sing praises to You; they shall sing praises to Your name." —Psalm 66:1 and 4
Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy! For You shall judge the people righteously, and govern the nations on earth. —Psalm 67:4
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD! —Psalm 150:6
I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. —Psalm 9:2
Praise Him for Kindness and Truth
Oh, praise the LORD, all you Gentiles! Laud Him, all you peoples! For His merciful kindness is great toward us, and the truth of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD! —Psalm 117:1,2
For the word of the LORD is right, and all His work is done in truth. —Psalm 33:4
PRAISE THE LORD FOR WHO HE IS — 6
Then the people rejoiced, for they had offered willingly, because with a loyal heart they had offered willingly to the LORD; and King David also rejoiced greatly. Therefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation; and David said: "Blessed are You, LORD God of Israel, our Father, forever and ever. Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power and the glory, the victory and the majesty; for all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and You are exalted as head over all. Both riches and honor come from You, and You reign over all. In Your hand is power and might; in Your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. Now therefore, our God, we thank You and praise Your glorious name." —1 Chronicles 29:9-13
"Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory!" —Isaiah 6:3b
O LORD, You are my God. I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, for You have done wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. —Isaiah 25:1
PRAISE THE LORD FOR WHO HE IS — 7
And I saw something like a sea of glass mingled with fire, and those who have the victory over the beast, over his image and over his mark and over the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, having harps of God. And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying: "Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the saints! Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You, for Your judgments have been manifested." —Revelation 15:2-4
I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ’s appearing, which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see, to whom be honor and everlasting power. Amen. —1 Timothy 6:13-16
PRAISE THE LORD FOR WHO HE IS — 8
Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: "You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created" —Revelation 4:9-11
After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, saying, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!" And all the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying: "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom, thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen." —Revelation 7:9-12
PRAISE HIS UNSEARCHABLE GREATNESS — 9
Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and His greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts. I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, and on Your wondrous works. Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts, and I will declare Your greatness. They shall utter the memory of Your great goodness, and shall sing of Your righteousness. The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy. The LORD is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works. All Your works shall praise You, O LORD, and Your saints shall bless You. They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom, and talk of Your power, to make known to the sons of men His mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of His kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures throughout all generations. —Psalm 145:3-13
Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty firmament! Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him according to His excellent greatness! —Psalm 150:1,2
PRAISE HIM FOR HIS THRONE AND POWER — 10
Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. —Psalm 45:6
Thus says the LORD: "Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool." —Isaiah 66:1a
"But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne." —Matthew 5:34
The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. Bless the LORD, you His angels, who excel in strength, who do His word, heeding the voice of His word. Bless the LORD, all you His hosts, you ministers of His, who do His pleasure. Bless the LORD, all His works, in all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul! —Psalm 103:19-22
Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. —Revelation 20:11
But Jesus looked at them and said to them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." —Matthew 19:26
PRAISE HIM FOR HIS GLORY — 11
The sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on the top of the mountain in the eyes of the children of Israel. —Exodus 24:17
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only does wondrous things! And blessed be His glorious name forever! And let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen. —Psalm 72:18, 19
Enter into the rock, and hide in the dust, from the terror of the LORD and the glory of His majesty. The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day. —Isaiah 2:10, 11
"The glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken." —Isaiah 40:5
"The sun shall no longer be your light by day, nor for brightness shall the moon give light to you; but the LORD will be to you an everlasting light, and your God your glory." —Isaiah 60:19
"For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.Amen." —Matthew 6:13b
PRAISE HIM FOR HIS VICTORY — 12
All in Christ Live Forever
For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive. But each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ’s at His coming. Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power. For He must reign till He has put all enemies under His feet. The last enemy that will be destroyed is death. —1 Corinthians 15:21-26
Casts Out Satan in the End
"Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out." —John 12:31
So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth. —Revelation 12:9a
And the devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. —Revelation 20:10
PRAISE HIM FOR HIS GREAT SOVEREIGNTY — 13
That men may know that You, whose name alone is the LORD, are the Most High over all the earth. —Psalm 83:18
"The LORD kills and makes alive; He brings down to the grave and brings up. The LORD makes poor and makes rich; He brings low and lifts up. He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the beggar from the ash heap, to set them among princes and make them inherit the throne of glory. For the pillars of the earth are the LORD’S, and He has set the world upon them." —1 Samuel 2:6-8
For You, LORD, are most high above all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. —Psalm 97:9
Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name. —Philippians 2:9
The LORD reigns . . . clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed, He has girded Himself with strength. Surely the world is established, so that it cannot be moved. Your throne is established from of old; You are from everlasting. —Psalm 93:1,2
For it is written: "As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall confess to God." —Romans 14:11
OUR GREAT GOD IS EXALTED — 14
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will he exalted in the earth! —Psalm 46:10
The LORD is high above all nations, and His glory above the heavens. —Psalm 113:4
Be exalted, O LORD, in Your own strength! We will sing and praise Your power. —Psalm 21:13
Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; for He is holy. —Psalm 99:5
The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness. —Isaiah 33:5
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let Your glory be above all the earth. —Psalm 57:11
For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones." —Isaiah 57:15
But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God who is holy shall be hallowed in righteousness. —Isaiah 5:16
The LORD lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let the God of my salvation be exalted. —Psalm 18:46
PRAISE HIM FOR HIS GREAT OWNERSHIP — 15
"Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, than you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine." —Exodus 19:5
"The land shall not be sold permanently, for the land is Mine; for you are strangers and sojourners with Me." —Leviticus 25:23
For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and You are exalted as head over all. But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly as this? For all things come from You, and of Your own we have given You. —1 Chronicles 29:11b and 14
Which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church. —Ephesians 1:20-22
Which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church. —Ephesians 1:20-22
For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. —1 Corinthians 6:20
PRAISE HIM THAT HE IS LORD — 16
You alone are the LORD; You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all things on it, the seas and all that is in them, and You preserve them all; the host of heaven worships You. —Nehemiah 9:6
I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, and I will glorify Your name forevermore. —Psalm 86:12
I am the LORD, that is My name; and My glory I will not give to another, nor My praise to graven images. —Isaiah 42:8
Jesus Christ Is Lord
Yet for us there is only one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and through whom we live. —1 Corinthians 8:6
"Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." —Acts 2:36
Every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. —Philippians 2:11b
Know that the LORD, He is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves. —Psalm 100:3a
GLORIFY GOD THROUGH PRAISE — 17
"Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; and to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God." —Psalm 50:23
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving. —Psalm 118:28
Christians to Be United in Praise
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving. —Psalm 118:28
Christians to Be United in Praise
That you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. —Romans 15:6
Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. —Psalm 29:2
Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. —Psalm 29:2
You who fear the LORD, praise Him! All you descendants of Jacob, glorify Him, and fear Him, all you offspring of Israel! —Psalm 22:23
If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. —1 Peter 4:11
DECLARE HIS GLORY AND GREATNESS — 18
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. For the LORD is great and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. —Psalm 96:3, 4
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let Your glory be above all the earth. —Psalm 57:5
Sing out the honor of His name; make His praise glorious. —Psalm 66:2
"O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your mighty hand, for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do anything like Your works and Your mighty deeds?" —Deuteronomy 3:24
Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful. —Psalm 33:1
My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; the humble shall hear of it and be glad. —Psalm 34:2
O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and Your glory above all the earth. —Psalm 108:1 and 5
O LORD, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, You who set Your glory above the heavens! —Psalm 8:1
PRAISE GOD FOR HIS GREAT PURPOSES — 19
To the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. —Ephesians 3:10, 11
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will. —Ephesians 1:11
(For the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls.) —Romans 9:11
The LORD of hosts has sworn, saying, "Surely, as I have thought, so it shall come to pass, and as I have purposed, so it shall stand: that I will break the Assynan in My land, and on My mountains tread him under foot. Then his yoke shall be removed from them, and his burden removed from their shoulders. This is the purpose that is purposed against the whole earth, and this is the hand that is stretched out over all the nations." —Isaiah 14:24-26
PRAISE GOD FOR HIS GREAT WORKS — 20
When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained, what is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him? —Psalm 8:3,4
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. —Psalm 19:1
That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all Your wondrous works. —Psalm 26:7
Many, O LORD my God, are Your wonderful works which You have done; and Your thoughts which are toward us cannot be recounted to You in order; if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. —Psalm 40:5
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. —Psalm 139:14
The works of the LORD are great, studied by all who have pleasure in them. His work is honorable and glorious, and His righteousness endures forever. —Psalm 111:2,3
PRAISE HIM FOR HIS WILL AND WAYS — 21
For His Great Will
Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. —Ephesians 6:6
You ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that." —James 4:15b
"If anyone wants to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God." —John 7:17a
"For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother." —Matthew 12:50
For His Great Ways
Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! —Romans 11:33
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is proven. —Psalm 18:30a
"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways." —Isaiah 55:9a
"...Praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, all of whose works are truth, and His ways justice" —Daniel 4:37a
PRAISE HIM FOR HIS ALMIGHTY NAME — 22
Give to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering, and come into His courts. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, all the earth. —Psalm 96:8,9
And in that day you will say: "Praise the LORD, call upon His name; declare His deeds among the peoples, make mention that His name is exalted." —Isaiah 12:4
According to Your name, O God, so is Your praise to the ends of the earth; Your right hand is full of righteousness. —Psalm 48:10
"If you do not carefully observe all the words of this law that are written in this book, that you may fear this glorious and awesome name, THE LORD YOUR GOD, then the LORD will bring upon you and your descendants extraordinary plagues—great and prolonged plagues—and serious and prolonged sicknesses." —Deuteronomy 28:58, 59
And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her." And he came out that very hour. —Acts 16:18
PRAISE HIM FOR HIS ALMIGHTY NAME — 23
In God we boast all day long, and praise Your name forever. Selah. —Psalm 44:8
Then the LORD descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD. —Exodus 34:5
"Stand up and bless the LORD your God forever and ever! Blessed be Your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise!" —Nehemiah 9:5b
Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He commanded and they were created. Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and heaven. —Psalm 148:5 and 13
Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is pleasant. —Psalm 135:3
I will freely sacrifice to You; I will praise Your name, O LORD, for it is good. —Psalm 54:6
You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, who has dealt wondrously with you; and My people shall never be put to shame. —Joel 2:26
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with
thanksgiving. —Psalm 69:30
PRAISE HIM FOR HIS ALMIGHTY NAME — 24
I will praise the LORD according to His righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High. —Psalm 7:17
"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us." —Matthew 1:23
O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth! —Psalm 8:9
Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth. —Philippians 2:9, 10
Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together. —Psalm 34:3
Let them praise Your great and awesome name—He is holy. —Psalm 99:3
Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun to its going down the LORD’S name is to be praised. —Psalm 113:2,3
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