Song Introduction 

“Praise Ye the Lord” is a Scripture song based on Psalm 147, written to help us worship God while remembering His Word through music.

Psalm 147 brings together two beautiful truths about God. He is great and mighty in power, counting the stars and calling each one by name. His wisdom is beyond measure, and His word rules over creation. Yet this same powerful God is also deeply compassionate. He heals the brokenhearted, binds up their wounds, lifts up the humble, and provides for even the young ravens when they cry.

This psalm also reminds us that God is not impressed by human strength or ability. He delights in those who fear Him and place their hope in His mercy. Our confidence is not found in how strong, fast, or capable we are, but in the steadfast love of the Lord.

Using words drawn closely from Psalm 147, this song is designed for worship, Scripture meditation, and Bible memorization. As we sing, may these verses become more than familiar words. May they take root in our hearts and remind us that the God who governs the stars is also the God who sees our pain, heals our wounds, and lovingly cares for every part of His creation.

Praise ye the Lord, for it is good to sing praises unto our God. Praise is pleasant and fitting.

Psalm 147 (King James Version) 

147 Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.

2 The Lord doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.

3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.

5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.

6 The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.

7 Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:

8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.

9 He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.

10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.

11 The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

12 Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.

13 For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.

14 He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.

15 He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.

16 He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.

17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?

18 He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.

19 He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.

20 He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the Lord.

Song Lyrics: “Praise Ye the Lord ” 

Dandelion Production
Based on Psalm 147

Intro

Praise ye the Lord,
Praise Him—oh, praise ye the Lord.

Verse 1

Praise ye the Lord,
For it is good to sing praises to our God;
For praise is pleasant and fitting,
Oh—come and praise the Lord.

For He has strengthened the bars of your gates,
And blessed your children within you;
He heals the brokenhearted,
And binds up all their wounds.

Chorus 1

Praise ye the Lord,
For it is good to sing praises to our God;
He heals the brokenhearted,
And binds up all their wounds.

Praise ye the Lord,
For praise is pleasant and fitting;
Praise ye the Lord—
Praise Him! Praise Him! Praise ye the Lord!

Verse 2

He counts the number of the stars,
And calls them all by name;
Great is our Lord, and mighty in power,
His wisdom has no measure.

The Lord lifts up the humble,
But casts the wicked to the ground;
Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving,
Sing praises to our God with the harp.

Verse 3

He covers the heavens with clouds,
And prepares rain for the earth;
He makes the grass grow on the mountains,
He makes the grass grow on the mountains.

He gives food to every beast,
And to the young ravens when they cry;
He delights not in the strength of the horse,
Nor takes pleasure in the legs of a man.

Chorus 3

Praise ye the Lord,
For it is good to sing praises to our God;
For praise is pleasant and fitting,
Oh—come and praise the Lord.

The Lord delights in those who fear Him,
In those who hope in His mercy;
We will fear the Lord,
We will hope in His mercy.

Oh—we will fear the Lord,
Oh—we will hope in His mercy.

Verse 4

He sends His command upon the earth,
His word runs very swiftly;
He gives snow like wool,
And scatters the frost like ashes.

He casts forth His ice like fragments;
Who can stand before His cold?
He sends out His word, and melts them;
He makes His wind blow, and the waters flow.

Bridge

He sends His command upon the earth,
His word runs very swiftly;
He sends out His word,
And all the ice is melted.

He makes His wind blow,
And the waters begin to flow;
His word runs very swiftly,
His word runs very swiftly.

Final Chorus

Praise ye the Lord,
For it is good to sing praises to our God;
For praise is pleasant and fitting,
For praise is pleasant and fitting.

He heals the brokenhearted,
And binds up all their wounds;
He counts the number of the stars,
And calls them all by name.

Great is our Lord,
And mighty in power;
His wisdom
Has no measure.

The Lord delights in those who fear Him,
In those who hope in His mercy;
Praise ye the Lord—
Praise Him! Praise Him! Praise ye the Lord!

Outro

Praise ye the Lord,
For praise is pleasant and fitting;
Praise ye the Lord—
Praise Him! Praise Him! Praise ye the Lord!

🙏 Prayer After Singing “Praise Ye the Lord” 

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us through Psalm 147 that You are both mighty and near. You count the stars and call them each by name, yet You also see every hidden sorrow in our hearts. You heal the brokenhearted, bind up their wounds, and lift up those who feel weak and low.

Teach us not to place our confidence in human strength, ability, or success. Help us to fear You with reverence and to place our hope in Your mercy. When we feel uncertain, discouraged, or overwhelmed, turn our eyes back to Your goodness and faithfulness.

Lord, let Your Word remain in us long after this song has ended. Help us remember it in seasons of joy, in moments of pain, and in times when we need courage to keep going. May praise become the natural response of our hearts, because You are good, Your wisdom is beyond measure, and Your love never fails.

We also pray for those around us who are carrying grief, loneliness, fear, or disappointment. Draw near to them, bring comfort to their hearts, and use us to show kindness, patience, and compassion.

Look with mercy upon our world. Bring peace where there is conflict, provision where there is need, healing where there is suffering, and hope where many have grown weary. May people everywhere come to know that You are the God who sustains creation and cares deeply for every life.

We praise You, Lord, for it is good to sing praises to our God. May our lives, our words, and our worship bring honor to Your name.

In Jesus’ name, amen.