Translations
Modern
The LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Hallelujah!
Traditional
The Lord shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the Lord.
Literal
YHWH reigns forever—Your God, O Zion, from generation and generation! Praise YAH!
Latin
Regnabit Dominus in sæcula; Deus tuus, Sion, in generationem et generationem.
Original
Hebrew
English
The LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Hallelujah!
Notes
The call to praise (Psalm 146:1–2) leads to a warning against foolishness and false confidence (146:3–4). The psalm ends with a blessing for everyone who places their hope in the Lord (Psalm 146:5–7).
The Psalter ends with five hallelujah psalms, so named because each begins and ends with Praise the LORD! (Hebrew haleluyah).
Theme notes and profiles
People
LORD: Names or title used to refer to God
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Topics
God: Eternity of God: Sovereign Hallelujah: An, Exclamatory Expression of Praise or Adoration Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To