Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord (Psalm 150:6)
There is a reason Psalm 150:6 shows up so often in worship songs, sermon quotes, and daily devotional posts: it’s the final thunder-clap of the entire Book of Psalms. After 149 chapters of lament, warfare, tears, questions, and victories, Scripture closes the songbook of Israel with one explosive command:“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!”
This isn’t a suggestion. It’s a summons. If you are breathing, you are called into praise and worship.
In a world full of anxiety, distractions, and bad news, Psalm 150:6 is a prophetic wake-up call: every breath you take is an invitation to worship.
What Psalm 150:6 Really Says
Psalm 150 is the grand finale of the Psalms. It has no long arguments, no complaints, no backstory—just a burst of pure praise. Bible scholars note that Psalm 150 functions as a doxology that closes the entire Psalter, a passionate call for all creation to praise the Lord.
The last verse sums it up:
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!”
A few key observations:
- “Everything” – not just Israel, not just “church people,” not just worship leaders. Every culture, every generation, every background.
- “That has breath” – if your lungs still fill, your life still has a purpose: praise.
- “Praise the Lord” – the Hebrew phrase here is Hallelu-Yah, literally “Praise Yahweh.” It’s not generic positivity; it’s focused adoration of the one true God.
Psalm 150 moves from where to praise (sanctuary and heavens), to why (His acts of power and surpassing greatness), to how (instruments, dancing, shouting), and finally to who: every living thing.
That means your Bible study, your worship songs, your daily devotional time, and your everyday routines are all opportunities to live Psalm 150:6.