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Verses 11–20 of 58

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Psalm 95:1-2 KJV

O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.

Context & Meaning

The Psalmist issues a communal invitation to joyful, sung worship before God.

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Acts 16:25 KJV

And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.

Context & Meaning

Paul and Silas praised God in prison, their worship in suffering became a witness to those around them.

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Psalm 148:1-2 KJV

Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights. Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.

Context & Meaning

The call to praise extends to the heavenly realm, angels and celestial hosts join in worship.

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1 Peter 2:9 KJV

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.

Context & Meaning

Peter defines the corporate identity of the church as a people called specifically to declare God's praises.

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Psalm 46:10 KJV

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Context & Meaning

Even stillness before God is an act of praise, acknowledging His sovereignty over all the earth.

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Psalms 150:1 KJV

Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.
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Psalms 150:2 KJV

Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.
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Psalms 150:3 KJV

Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.
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Psalms 150:4 KJV

Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
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Psalms 150:5 KJV

Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.