Have you ever found yourself needing a spiritual boost? Those moments when life feels heavy and you need words that lift your heart toward heaven? I sure have! That’s why I’m so excited to share these amazing praise Bible verses with you today!
When I first started collecting Bible verses about praise, I was honestly amazed at how much God’s Word emphasizes the importance of praising Him. It’s like God knew we would need constant reminders to lift our eyes off our problems and onto His goodness!
What is Praise According to the Bible?
Praise is more than just saying “thank you” to God. It’s a heartfelt response to who He is and what He’s done. When we praise God, we’re acknowledging His character, His mighty works, and His presence in our lives.
In Psalm 150:6, we read: “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!” This simple verse tells us that praise is the natural response of all living creatures to their Creator. If you’re breathing, you have reason to praise!
Why Should We Praise God?
Think of praise as spiritual oxygen! Just as our bodies need air to function, our spirits need praise to thrive. Here’s why praise is so important:
- Praise shifts our focus: When we praise God, we take our eyes off our problems and put them on the Problem Solver.
- Praise reminds us of God’s faithfulness: As we recall what God has done, our faith grows stronger.
- Praise brings us into God’s presence: Psalm 100:4 tells us to “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise.”
- Praise is a powerful spiritual weapon: Remember how the walls of Jericho fell with a shout? Praise can break down spiritual barriers too!
100 Powerful Praise Bible Verses – Celebrating God’s Goodness Through Scripture
Have you ever felt your heart swell with gratitude but struggled to find the right words to express it? God’s Word provides us with beautiful language to praise Him in every season. These verses aren’t just ancient words on a page—they’re living expressions that can become your own heartfelt prayers.
Let’s dive into these incredible Scripture passages that will help you develop a lifestyle of praise!
100 Bible Verses of Praise
- “I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” – Psalm 9:1
- “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” – Psalm 28:7
- “Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.” – Psalm 150:1
- “Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.” – Psalm 145:3
- “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” – Psalm 150:6
- “I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.” – Psalm 145:1
- “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.” – Hebrews 13:15
- “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” – Ephesians 1:3
- “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” – Philippians 4:4
- “Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.” – Psalm 103:1
- “I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands.” – Psalm 63:4
- “Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him!” – Psalm 147:1
- “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” – Psalm 100:1-2
- “Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing praise to his name, for that is pleasant.” – Psalm 135:3
- “My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long.” – Psalm 71:8
- “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” – Psalm 9:1
- “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” – Psalm 100:4
- “Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.” – Psalm 96:1
- “My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you—I whom you have delivered.” – Psalm 71:23
- “Praise the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy.” – Psalm 28:6
- “I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation.” – Psalm 118:21
- “It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High.” – Psalm 92:1
- “Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.” – Psalm 63:3
- “I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.” – Psalm 119:7
- “My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.” – Psalm 57:7
- “I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.” – Psalm 118:21
- “Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” – Psalm 106:1
- “Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” – Psalm 107:8
- “O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things.” – Isaiah 25:1
- “I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.” – Psalm 104:33
- “My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.” – Psalm 145:21
- “The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” – Exodus 15:2
- “Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him—his name is the Lord.” – Psalm 68:4
- “In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” – Psalm 56:4
- “I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.” – Psalm 69:30
- “But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple.” – Psalm 5:7
- “I call to you, Lord, come quickly to me; hear me when I call to you. May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.” – Psalm 141:1-2
- “Praise our God, all peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard.” – Psalm 66:8
- “I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.” – Psalm 108:3
- “The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Savior!” – Psalm 18:46
- “Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.” – Psalm 103:1
- “From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.” – Psalm 113:3
- “Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world.” – Isaiah 12:5
- “I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.” – Psalm 34:1
- “Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.” – Psalm 105:2
- “To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.” – Revelation 1:5-6
- “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” – 1 Peter 1:3
- “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” – Colossians 3:16
- “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.” – Ephesians 5:18-19
- “My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long—though I know not how to relate them all.” – Psalm 71:15
- “Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it.” – Psalm 96:11
- “I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.” – Psalm 69:30
- “But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.” – Psalm 59:16
- “Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord.” – Psalm 134:1-2
- “Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.” – Psalm 119:111
- “I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.” – Psalm 119:14
- “Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word.” – Psalm 103:20
- “Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.” – Psalm 148:13
- “Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.” – Psalm 115:1
- “The Lord reigns, let the nations tremble; he sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake.” – Psalm 99:1
- “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” – Psalm 103:2
- “May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you.” – Psalm 67:3
- “Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands.” – Psalm 112:1
- “Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord, you his servants; praise the name of the Lord.” – Psalm 113:1
- “I will praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, my God; I will sing praise to you with the lyre, Holy One of Israel.” – Psalm 71:22
- “I love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” – Psalm 18:1-2
- “Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.” – Psalm 68:19
- “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” – Ephesians 3:20-21
- “Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy.” – Psalm 28:6
- “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?” – Psalm 27:1
- “I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.” – Psalm 57:9
- “For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.” – Psalm 96:4
- “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.” – Psalm 105:1
- “But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me.” – Psalm 13:5-6
- “May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 3:12
- “Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!” – Psalm 107:31
- “Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.” – Psalm 119:97
- “Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord.” – Psalm 117:1-2
- “I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.” – Psalm 116:1
- “Praise the Lord. I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.” – Psalm 111:1
- “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” – Psalm 107:1
- “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” – Psalm 143:8
- “But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.” – Psalm 71:14
- “I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.” – Psalm 63:2-3
- “You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will exalt you.” – Psalm 118:28
- “Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing praise to his name, for that is pleasant.” – Psalm 135:3
- “In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?” – Psalm 56:4
- “I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.” – Psalm 7:17
- “Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.” – Psalm 145:2
- “Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.” – Psalm 63:3
- “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” – Revelation 4:11
- “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” – Luke 2:14
- “We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.” – Psalm 75:1
- “Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul.” – Psalm 103:22
- “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” – Psalm 19:1
- “Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.” – Psalm 33:1
- “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” – Psalm 32:7
- “Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.” – Psalm 95:2
- “I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.” – Psalm 9:2
- “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” – Luke 1:46-47
How to Incorporate Praise into Your Daily Life
You know what’s amazing? Praise isn’t just for Sunday morning church services! It’s meant to be woven throughout our everyday lives. Here are some practical ways to make praise a habit:
- Start your day with praise: Before your feet hit the floor, thank God for three specific things.
- Create a praise playlist: Fill your phone with worship songs that lift your spirit.
- Keep a praise journal: Write down specific ways God has blessed you each day.
- Praise through challenges: When facing difficulties, intentionally praise God for who He is despite your circumstances.
- Share praise with others: Tell someone today about something God has done for you!
I remember one particularly difficult Monday morning when everything seemed to be going wrong. My coffee spilled, I was running late, and my to-do list was a mile long. Instead of complaining, I decided to turn on some worship music and start praising God. Within minutes, my perspective completely shifted! The problems didn’t disappear, but my heart was strengthened to face them.
Praise in Different Seasons of Life
The beautiful thing about praise is that it’s appropriate in every season of life:
In Times of Joy
“You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.” – Psalm 30:11-12
In Times of Struggle
“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.” – Habakkuk 3:17-18
In Times of Waiting
“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” – Psalm 27:13-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Praise in the Bible
Q: What’s the difference between praise and thanksgiving? A: While the two are closely related, praise focuses on who God is (His character and attributes), while thanksgiving focuses on what He has done (His actions and gifts).
Q: How do I praise God when I don’t feel like it? A: Praise isn’t primarily about feelings—it’s an act of will. Start by praising God for who He is, regardless of your circumstances. Often, the feelings follow the choice to praise.
Q: Can praise actually change my situation? A: While praise may not always change your external circumstances, it absolutely changes your internal perspective. And sometimes, like with Paul and Silas in prison, praise creates an atmosphere where miracles can happen!
Q: Are there different ways to praise in the Bible? A: Absolutely! The Bible mentions praising God through singing, dancing, playing instruments, lifting hands, kneeling, shouting, and even being still before Him.
The Power of Praise in Action
Do you remember the story of Paul and Silas in Acts 16? These guys were beaten, thrown into prison, and put in stocks—yet at midnight, they were praying and singing hymns to God! And what happened? An earthquake shook the prison, their chains fell off, and doors flew open.
That’s the power of praise in action! When we choose to praise God despite our circumstances, we create space for Him to move in miraculous ways.
Make Praise Your Daily Practice
I encourage you today—don’t wait for perfect circumstances to praise God. Start right where you are! Use these Bible verses as springboards for your own expressions of praise. Write them down, memorize them, speak them out loud, and watch how they transform your perspective.
Remember, praise isn’t just something we do—it’s a lifestyle that keeps us connected to the heart of God. As the Holy Spirit lives in you, let praise flow out naturally as a response to His goodness!
And that’s when something beautiful happens: your everyday life becomes your worship service, with Jesus smiling from within you at every “hallelujah” moment along the way.
What’s your favorite praise verse? How has praising God changed your life? I’d love to hear your stories in the comments below!
“From the rising of the sun to its setting, let the name of the LORD be praised!” – Psalm 113:3