But we will bless Yah, from this time forward and forever more. Praise Yah!
Parallel translations
- KJV But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD.
- BSB But it is we who will bless the LORD, both now and forevermore. Hallelujah!
- NKJV But we will bless the Lord From this time forth and forevermore. Praise the Lord!
- NASB But as for us, we will bless the Lord From this time and forever. Praise the Lord!
- NLT But we can praise the Lord both now and forever! Praise the Lord!
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Quick answer
The living will bless the Lord now and forevermore. It matters because praise is the fitting, enduring response of God's people.
Overview
In contrast to the silent dead, the worshiping community vows perpetual praise, closing the psalm with 'Praise Yah!' (Hallelujah). The 'forevermore' hints beyond present life toward eternal worship. In Christ that everlasting praise is secured, as the redeemed will bless God without end (Rev. 5:13).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Ps 113:2Blessed be Yahweh’s name, from this time forward and forever more.
- Dan 2:20Daniel answered, Blessed be the name of God forever and ever; for wisdom and might are his.
- Ps 145:21My mouth will speak the praise of Yahweh. Let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.
- Rev 5:13I heard every created thing which is in heaven, on the earth, under the earth, on the sea, and everything in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb be the blessing, the honor, the glory, and the dominion, forever and ever! Amen!”
- Ps 145:2Every day I will praise you. I will extol your name forever and ever.
- Ps 118:17–19I will not die, but live, and declare Yah’s works.
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