Psalms 81:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 81:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 81:1 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "[To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph.] Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the G..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 81:1 — KJV
“[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. of Asaph: or, for Asaph”
— Psalms 81:1 (KJV)
Psalms 81:1 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 81:1
“[To the chief Musician, A Song or Psalm.] Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: all...: Heb. all the earth”
Shares key themes with Psalms 81:1: chief, musician, psalm
“The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. chief...: or, overseer stringed...: Heb. Neginoth”
Shares key themes with Psalms 81:1: chief, sing, god
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; defend...: Heb. set thee on an high place”
Shares key themes with Psalms 81:1: chief, musician, psalm
“[To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?] Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength. chief...: or, overseer Maschil: or, of instruction”
Shares key themes with Psalms 81:1: chief, musician, psalm
“[To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.] Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. Altaschith: or, Destroy not Michtam: or, A golden Psalm”
Shares key themes with Psalms 81:1: chief, musician, psalm
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