True praise may begin in private, but it doesn’t stay there. It rejoices to be overheard and gladly invites others to join.
I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together! (Psalm 34:1–3)
Some Bible passages are helpful not just because of what they tell us but because of how they help us understand what the rest of the Bible tells us. Psalm 34:1–3 does just that. These three short verses provide a framework for understanding how human praise of God works best.










