Psalm Ps. 150. This hymn closes the Psalter with its call for “everything that has breath” to praise the Lord with every kind of jubilant accompaniment. The list of musical instruments in vv. 3–5 generates the impression of loud song and ceaseless motion—the worshiper’s whole resources offering praise to God.
Ps. 150:1–2 The members of the congregation invite one another to praise God in his sanctuary. The call to praise him in his mighty heavens may be addressed to the angels and heavenly lights, inviting them to join in.
Ps. 150:3–6 Praising God fully requires more than human voices. It also requires instruments as varied as trumpet, lute, harp, strings, pipe, and various cymbals. The psalm builds to a resounding conclusion: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
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