Psalm 150:6
“Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.” Psalm 150:6, King James Version.
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What does Psalm 150:6 mean?
Psalm 150 is the grand finale of the entire book of Psalms. While the specific human writer is unknown, the song was used by the people of Israel in temple worship to close out their collection of prayers and hymns. After 149 chapters that walk through grief, repentance, battle, deliverance, and hope, the book arrives at a short, six-verse explosion of pure worship. Earlier verses in this chapter tell us where to praise God, why to praise Him, and what instruments to use. Verse 6 answers the final question: who is supposed to join the song.
What it means
The psalmist leaves no one out with the closing command: “Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.” In the original Hebrew, the phrase “Praise ye the LORD” is the single word Hallelujah. By calling on “every thing that hath breath,” the verse connects back to the beginning of time when God breathed the breath of life into His living creatures. Every heartbeat and every lungful of air is a direct gift from the Creator. Because God gives the breath, the natural purpose of that breath is to return thanks to Him. What started as temple music in Jerusalem widens out here to include every living soul on earth.
Living it out
This verse turns the simple act of breathing into a quiet reminder of your purpose. You do not need a stage or musical skill to obey Psalm 150:6; if you are alive and breathing today, you are invited to thank the Lord right where you are. Speaking gratitude in the morning or singing along in the car fulfills the very last line of the Psalms. On this page, our Every Breath Speaks His Name design features this exact King James verse on made-to-order T-shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks.
Frequently asked
What is the last verse of the book of Psalms? Psalm 150:6 is the final verse of the entire 150-chapter book of Psalms, ending the collection with the command to praise the Lord.
How does this verse connect to other parts of the Bible? It points back to Genesis 2:7, where God breathes life into man, and looks forward to Revelation 5:13, where every creature in heaven and earth is heard praising God together.