Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
The upright are called to sing a new song of praise to the Lord, played skillfully and with a loud sound. The song is fitting because the Lord's word is right, His works are done in truth, and His goodness fills the earth. That praise also honors His creative power.
The verse belongs to instruction to proclaim the Lord's ways and to express the divine image in thought and deed, while relying on God to refine and purify the heart, mind, and life. Its praise is joined to trust in the Lord, whose mercy sustains and delivers those who hope in Him. His people are to offer this praise with thanksgiving, remembering their freedom from sin and their opportunity to live for His glory.
Praise to God includes singing accompanied by musical instruments played skillfully, with joyful praise. Praise is fitting for the upright and is to be offered in public assemblies rather than withheld through silence. Singing is an act of praise and should, as often as possible, involve the whole congregation rather than only a few. Skillful playing and a loud sound do not mean that devotional singing should be noisy, for praise should have melody and harmony, and instruments should be used with care in the service of song.
The upright are called to sing a new song of praise to the Lord, played skillfully and with a loud sound. The song is fitting because the Lord's word is right, His works are done in truth, and His goodness fills the earth. That praise also honors His creative power.
The verse belongs to instruction to proclaim the Lord's ways and to express the divine image in thought and deed, while relying on God to refine and purify the heart, mind, and life. Its praise is joined to trust in the Lord, whose mercy sustains and delivers those who hope in Him. His people are to offer this praise with thanksgiving, remembering their freedom from sin and their opportunity to live for His glory.
Praise to God includes singing accompanied by musical instruments played skillfully, with joyful praise. Praise is fitting for the upright and is to be offered in public assemblies rather than withheld through silence. Singing is an act of praise and should, as often as possible, involve the whole congregation rather than only a few. Skillful playing and a loud sound do not mean that devotional singing should be noisy, for praise should have melody and harmony, and instruments should be used with care in the service of song.