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Scripture treats praise as the natural response of believers to God's person and actions.

Praise is commanded of God's people

Psalm 68:32; 1 Peter 2:9; Revelation 19:5 See also Psalm 30:4; Psalm 150:6; Isaiah 42:10; Philippians 2:9-11

Praise is due to God alone

Deuteronomy 10:21; 1 Chronicles 16:25; Isaiah 42:8 See also Psalm 66:4; Psalm 118:15-21; Psalm 148:13; Revelation 4:11

Praise is pleasing to God

Psalm 69:30-31 See also Psalm 135:3; Psalm 147:1; Isaiah 43:20-21; Isaiah 61:10-11; Jeremiah 13:11

Praise as an act of witness

Psalm 9:11 See also 2 Samuel 22:50; Psalm 34:1-3; Isaiah 42:12; 2 Corinthians 9:13

Praise in response to God's nature

For his greatness

Deuteronomy 32:3; Psalm 150:2 See also 1 Chronicles 16:25; Nehemiah 8:6; Psalm 104:1; Matthew 9:8

For his righteousness

Psalm 98:8-9 See also Daniel 4:37

For his faithfulness

Psalm 57:9-10; Psalm 138:2 See also 1 Kings 8:15-20,56; Psalm 89:1

For his strength

Psalm 59:16 See also Psalm 28:7; Psalm 81:1

Praise in response to God's deeds

For deliverance from enemies

Exodus 18:10; Psalm 18:46-48 See also Genesis 14:20; Judges 16:24; Psalm 43:1-4; Psalm 124:1-7

For answered prayer

Psalm 28:6 See also Psalm 66:19-20

For sending his Son, Jesus Christ

Luke 1:68-69; Ephesians 1:3 See also Luke 2:10-14,25-28; Luke 24:53; 1 Peter 1:3-6

See also

1050  God, goodness of
1060  God, greatness of
4114  angels and praise
7027  church, purpose
8444  honouring God
8624  worship, reasons
8632  adoration
8660  magnifying God