Psalms 147:1

Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. The four psalms (and probably the preceding psalm, Psalms 146:1), 147-150, form one whole. All (Psalms 147:1; Psalms 148:1; Psalms 149:1; Psalms 150:1) are severally marked by 'Hallelujah' at the beginning and end. All alike are joyous thanksgivings, without any of the lamentations which appear in the other psalms of the period after the return from Babylon. All combine the praises of God in nature with the praise of His grace to His people. All refer to a great salvation performed for Israel. This cycle of psalms was probably designed for the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah. The "gates" are mentioned, . Compare . The post-exile psalms heretofore, while Jerusalem lay unprotected, are tinged with sadness; but now joy predominates (cf. Nehemiah 6:15; ; Psalms 149:6). The Levites' prayer () accords with . Compare ; Nehemiah 9:13; . The same instruments were used in dedicating the walls as appear in this psalm-cycle (cf. ; Psalms 150:3 with ; ; ).

Praise ye the Lord - Hallelujah.

For it is good to sing praises unto our God - from .

For it is pleasant - from .

(And) praise is comely - from .