Psalms 150:6
Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.
Study Note
Study Note
The closing verse of both Psalm 150 and the entire Psalter — 'Let everything that has breath praise the LORD' — is the most comprehensive call to praise in the Bible. Psalm 150 itself functions as a grand doxology, moving from where to praise (God's sanctuary and heavens), to why (God's acts and surpassing greatness), to how (every instrument), to who. The word 'kol' (everything/all) appears multiple times, culminating in the universal invitation that transcends species, culture, and condition. The Psalter ends not with lament or instruction but with undiluted praise, suggesting that praise is the ultimate destination of the covenant community.
Other Translations
Let everything that hath breath praise Jehovah. Praise ye Jehovah.
All that doth breathe doth praise Jah! Praise ye Jah!
Let everything which has breath give praise to the Lord. Let the Lord be praised.
Cross References
And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in …
Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:
My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and …
All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord; and thy saints shall bless thee.
Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the Lord, O my soul.