I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
--Psalm 69:30, 31
Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
--Psalm 135:3
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
--Philippians 4:8
Who should praise the Lord and how?
"Hallelujah! Yes, praise the Lord! Praise Him in His Temple, and in the heavens He made with mighty power.Praise Him for His mighty works. Praise His unequalled greatness. Praise Him with the trumpet and with lute and harp. Praise Him with stringed instruments and horns. Praise Him with the cymbals, yes, loud clanging cymbals. Let everything alive give praise to the Lord! You praise Him! Hallelujah!" Psalm 150:1-6, TLB
Praise is a spiritual offering.
"Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess His name." Hebrews 13:15, NIV
Praise is thanking God for His many gracious gifts.
"Yes, I will bless the Lord and not forget the glorious things He does for me." Psalm 103:2, TLB
Praise God for forgiveness and answered prayer.
"Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion; to You our vows will be fulfilled. O You who hear prayer, to You all men will come. When we were overwhelmed by sins, You atoned for our transgressions." Psalm 65:1-3, NIV
Meaning of Praise
1. Expression of approval, commendation, or admiration.
2. The extolling or exaltation of a deity, ruler, or hero.
3. Archaic. A reason for praise; merit.
