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Psalm 135

Psa. 135:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Praise
halal (Hebrew #1984)
to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate; also to stultify
KJV usage: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(- ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine.
Pronounce: haw-lal'
Origin: a primitive root
the Lord
Yahh (Hebrew #3050)
Jah, the sacred name
KJV usage: Jah, the Lord, most vehement. Compare names in "-iah," "- jah."
Pronounce: yaw
Origin: contraction for 3068, and meaning the same
; for the Lord
Yhovah (Hebrew #3068)
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God
KJV usage: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
Pronounce: yeh-ho-vaw'
Origin: from 1961
is good
towb (Hebrew #2896)
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well)
KJV usage: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, X fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, X most, pleasant, + pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well ((-favoured)).
Pronounce: tobe
Origin: from 2895
: sing praises
zamar (Hebrew #2167)
properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e. play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and music
KJV usage: give praise, sing forth praises, psalms.
Pronounce: zaw-mar'
Origin: a primitive root (perhaps ident. with 2168 through the idea of striking with the fingers)
unto his name
shem (Hebrew #8034)
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
KJV usage: + base, (in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
Pronounce: shame
Origin: a primitive word (perhaps rather from 7760 through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare 8064)
; forf it is pleasant
na`iym (Hebrew #5273)
delightful (objective or subjective, literal or figurative)
KJV usage: pleasant(-ure), sweet.
Pronounce: naw-eem'
Origin: from 5276
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Psa. 147:1• 1Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. (Psa. 147:1)

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for the Lord.
Psa. 106:1• 1Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. (Psa. 106:1)
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Psa. 107:1• 1O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. (Psa. 107:1)
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Psa. 118:1• 1O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. (Psa. 118:1)
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Psa. 119:68• 68Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes. (Psa. 119:68)
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Psa. 136:1• 1O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. (Psa. 136:1)
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Psa. 145:7‑8• 7They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.
 8The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. (Psa. 145:7‑8)
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Matt. 19:17• 17And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. (Matt. 19:17)
for it is.
Psa. 33:1• 1Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. (Psa. 33:1)
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Psa. 63:5• 5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: (Psa. 63:5)
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Psa. 92:1‑2• 1<<A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day.>> It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:
 2To show forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night, (Psa. 92:1‑2)
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Psa. 147:1• 1Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. (Psa. 147:1)
• We sing, as we do all else, as the elect of God, holy and beloved—an immense privilege. It is not only that God is good, what He is in nature; but we are the special objects of His favor and delight. This, when known, is an immense delight. (“Practical Reflections on the Psalms: Psalms 135-138” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Praise ye Jah; for Jehovah is good: sing psalms unto his name; for itk is pleasant.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "this"; but see Ps. 147.1.