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Psalms 81:1

Psalms 81:1
To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph. Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Sing aloud unto God our strength,.... The strength of Israel, who, by strength of hand, and a mighty arm, brought Israel out of Egypt, protected and upheld them in the wilderness, and brought them to,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Sing aloud unto God our strength - The strength and support of the nation; he from whom the nation has derived all its power. The word rendered sing aloud means to rejoice; and then, to make or cause…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 81:1-7

When the people of God were gathered together in the solemn day, the day of the feast of the Lord, they must be told that they had business to do, for we do not go to church to sleep nor to be idle;…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 81:1-3

A call to the joyous celebration of the festival, addressed to the whole congregation (Psa 81:81), to the Levites as the appointed leaders of the Temple music (Psa 81:81), and to the Priests, whose…