Psalms 135:3

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 135:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Praise ye Jehovah; for Jehovah is good: Sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Praise ye Jehovah; for Jehovah is good: Sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
Psalms 135:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 135

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3Praise ye Jehovah; for Jehovah is good: Sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Praise ye the Lord, for the Lord [is] good, etc.] Essentially and communicatively; he is good, and he does good, in a providential way, to all men; and in a way of special grace to his own people; for whom he has laid up and to whom he has promised good things, and on whom he bestows them; as pardon, righteousness, and eternal life; both grace and glory; and therefore they should praise him; sing praises unto his name, for [it is] pleasant; either the work of singing praise is pleasant, being the employment of angels and glorified saints; the subject matter of it delightful, the blessings of grace flowing from the everlasting love of God it leads unto, which is excellent and better than…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good - See Psalms 107:1. Sing praises unto his name, for it is pleasant - See Psalms 33:1; Psalms 92:1. The idea here is, that it is a source of happiness, and that it is proper in itself. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“for the Lord: Psa 106:1, Psa 107:1, Psa 118:1, Psa 119:68, Psa 136:1, Psa 145:7, Psa 145:8; Mat 19:17 for it is: Psa 33:1, Psa 63:5, Psa 92:1, Psa 92:2, Psa 147:1 Psalms 135:4”
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