Psalms 150

This Psalm agrees much with the former; and is an invitation to all men to praise God, and especially to the Levites, or those of them who were appointed to this work, as may be gathered both from the place in which they are to praise him, which is, according to our Translation, in his Sanctuary, v. 1. and from that great variety of instruments here mentioned, all which were frequently used in their Temple-service, and seldom elsewhere.

PRaise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary In his Temple, where this work was to be performed constantly and solemnly. Or, who dwelleth in his Sanctuary, So it describeth and limiteth the object of their praises. Or. for (as this particle is used in the next verse) his Sanctuary, for this great favour of placing his Sanctuary and dwelling place amongst men.: praise him in the firmament of his power In his heavenly mansion, there let the blessed Angels praise him. Or, who dwelleth in the firmament, or spreading forth of his power, to wit, in the Heavens which were stretched out by his great power, and in which are the most glorious testimonies of his infinite power. Or, for the firmament, &c. for that glorious and astonishing piece of his workmanship..

Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness As his infinite Majesty deserves to be praised..

Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.

Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.

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

Let every thing that has breath Every living creature in heaven and in earth,. 5. 13. according to their several capacities, some objectively, others actively, as was noted before., praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.