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Psalms 135:3-4 - Compare All Versions

Psalms 135:1-4 MSG (The Message)

Hallelujah! Praise the name of GOD, praise the works of GOD. All you priests on duty in GOD’s temple, serving in the sacred halls of our God, Shout “Hallelujah!” because GOD’s so good, sing anthems to his beautiful name. And why? Because GOD chose Jacob, embraced Israel as a prize possession.

Psalms 135:3-4 KJV (King James Version)

Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: Sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant. For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, And Israel for his peculiar treasure.

Psalms 135:3-4 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. For the LORD has chosen Jacob for Himself, Israel for His own possession.

Psalms 135:3-4 NCV (New Century Version)

Praise the LORD, because he is good; sing praises to him, because it is pleasant. The LORD has chosen the people of Jacob for himself; he has chosen the people of Israel for his very own.

Psalms 135:3-4 ASV (American Standard Version)

Praise ye Jehovah; for Jehovah is good: Sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant. For Jehovah hath chosen Jacob unto himself, And Israel for his own possession.

Psalms 135:3-4 NIV (New International Version)

Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing praise to his name, for that is pleasant. For the LORD has chosen Jacob to be his own, Israel to be his treasured possession.

Psalms 135:3-4 NKJV (New King James Version)

Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is pleasant. For the LORD has chosen Jacob for Himself, Israel for His special treasure.

Psalms 135:3-4 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is gracious and lovely. For the LORD has chosen [the descendants of] Jacob for Himself, Israel for His own special treasure and possession. [Deut 7:6]

Psalms 135:3-4 NLT (New Living Translation)

Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; celebrate his lovely name with music. For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel for his own special treasure.

Psalms 135:3-4 TPT (The Passion Translation)

praise him, for he is beautiful! Sing loving praises to his lovely name. For YAHWEH has chosen Jacob for his own purpose, and Israel is his special treasure.

Psalms 135:3-4 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing to his name, for it is pleasant! For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel as his own possession.