PSALM 150
It is only right that the closing song in the Hebrew hymnal be an invitation to praise the Lord. The word praise is used thirteen times here.
Where should we praise Him? Locally and universally, in the temple and in the vast heavens (v. 1). In other words, wherever you are, praise the Lord!
Why should we praise Him? Because of what He does and who He is (v. 2). The better you know God’s character and works, the more you will praise Him and the more you will enjoy praising Him.
How should we praise Him? With voices and instruments, including the cymbals, and with our bodies expressing the joy we feel within (vv. 3–5). The whole person should be one living sacrifice that praises the Lord.
Who should praise Him? “Everything that has breath” (v. 6). But things that do not have breath praise Him (