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Psalm 150

Ashkenaz · Weekday · Shacharit · Pesukei Dezimra · Psalm 150

Nusach
Ashkenaz
Edition
Translation based on the Metsudah linear siddur, by Avrohom Davis, 1981

Psalm 150

Praise God. Praise the Almighty in His Sanctuary Praise God in the firmament of His might Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to the abundance of His greatness. Praise Him with the blowing of the shofar; praise Him with lyre and harp. Praise Him with drum and dance. Praise Him with stringed instruments and flute. Praise Him with resounding cymbals. Praise Him with clanging cymbals. Let every soul praise God. Praise God. Let every soul praise God. Praise God.

His “Sanctuary” refers to the world of angels who minister to Him as He appears on His throne.—Radak

The firmament of His might refers to the heavenly spheres through which God reveals His mastery over the physical world.—Radak

The shofar is the solemn instrument which awakens and calls us to God.—S.R. Hirsch

Lyre and harp are instruments which express man’s meditation upon God.—S.R. Hirsch

Drum and dance are public manifestations of exultation in God.—S.R. Hirsch

Stringed instruments and the flute may serve to express the quieter rejoicing of an individual.׳—S.R. Hirsch

The cymbal is an instrument of extremely loud sound which may serve to call whole groups to attentive participation.—S.R. Hirsch

This verse is repeated to mark the end of the psalms included in the Pesukei Dezimrah.—Avudraham

Where it comes in the siddur

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