Psalm 117:1

“Praise the LORD, all nations; laud Him, all peoples.” Psalm 117:1 Worshipping in Silence Laud – David chooses not to repeat the word halal in this second phrase.  Like a great Hebrew poet, he chooses to modify or amplify the meaning of the first phrase with an extension in the second phrase.  We are to…

“Praise the LORD, all nations; laud Him, all peoples.” Psalm 117:1 Words That Matter Most Praise – In the shortest Psalm (only two verses), David gives us the greatest command:  everyone, everywhere is to praise God.  When life is boiled down to its absolutely essential ingredient, one thing remains:  praise.  Without praise, life is empty…