{"id":9482,"date":"2026-06-12T17:21:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advent-ug.org\/answers\/mezhdu-y-pesenta-boh-shche-tsaruva-y-vzkhvaliavai-ho-ty-prypev-vzkhvaliavai-ho-t\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T17:21:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:21:17","slug":"yakyj-korotkyj-psalom-prochytaty-mizh-dvoma-pisnyamy-proslavlennya","status":"publish","type":"answers","link":"https:\/\/advent-ug.org\/en\/answers\/yakyj-korotkyj-psalom-prochytaty-mizh-dvoma-pisnyamy-proslavlennya\/","title":{"rendered":"What short psalm can be read between two praise songs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The best transition between two praise songs is a short psalm that joins God\u2019s greatness with personal thanksgiving.<\/strong> <em>In your case, it would be appropriate to read a few verses from the Psalms that will naturally connect the theme of God\u2019s reign with the call: \u201cPraise Him, glorify His holy name.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When there is a short Scripture reading between two songs, it is not just a \u201cpause,\u201d but a spiritual bridge. If the first song speaks about God reigning, and the second calls the congregation to personal praise, then the best texts will be those that contain both God\u2019s greatness and joyful worship. The Book of Psalms is especially suitable for this, because it was the songbook of God\u2019s people. Seventh-day Adventists value this kind of worship, in which not emotion itself but the Word of God stands at the center.<\/p>\n<h2>1. The best short option \u2014 Psalm 117<\/h2>\n<p>This is one of the shortest psalms, but it is very strong in meaning. It is easy to read between songs, and it immediately sets the congregation in a spirit of united praise.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cPraise the Lord, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples! For His merciful kindness is great toward us, and the truth of the Lord endures forever. Hallelujah!\u201d <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Psalm+117&#038;version=UKR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ps. 117:1\u20132<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Why is this passage so appropriate? First, it is short. Second, it contains a direct call to praise. Third, it emphasizes God\u2019s mercy and faithfulness\u2014exactly what is often sung about in modern worship songs. After such a text, it is very natural to move into a chorus about God\u2019s holy name.<\/p>\n<h2>2. A solemn and joyful choice \u2014 Psalm 100<\/h2>\n<p>If you want a slightly fuller reading, but still not too long, Psalm 100 is an excellent option. It is suitable for a worship service, a youth meeting, or praise in a small group.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cMake a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations!\u201d <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Psalm+100&#038;version=UKR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ps. 100:1\u20135<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This psalm echoes beautifully the thought that God is good, merciful, and worthy of glory. It also reminds us that worship is not only singing, but entering God\u2019s presence with gratitude. Ellen White repeatedly emphasized that true praise must come from a heart that remembers God\u2019s blessings. That is why such a psalm does not merely decorate the program, but helps the congregation worship more deeply.<\/p>\n<h2>3. If a more personal tone is needed \u2014 Psalm 103:1\u20135<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes after a song about God\u2019s greatness, you want to move not to a solemn call, but to a warm, personal response of the soul. In that case, this passage fits very well.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cBless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle\u2019s!\u201d <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Psalm+103%3A1-5&#038;version=UKR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ps. 103:1\u20135<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This text especially fits words about God\u2019s mercy, kindness, and His thousands of wonders. It helps a person not simply say that God is great, but remember why exactly He is worthy of praise. At the center here is the memory of God\u2019s goodness, and this is a very biblical way of worship.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Several very short passages for a \u201cliving bridge\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>If you need to read only 2\u20133 verses, here are several especially suitable passages.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cCome, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation! Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; let us sing psalms to Him! For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods!\u201d <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Psalm+95%3A1-3&#038;version=UKR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Psalm 95:1\u20133<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This passage brings together the theme of singing and God\u2019s kingship very well.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cSing to the Lord a new song, sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day! Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples! For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods!\u201d <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Psalm+96%3A1-4&#038;version=UKR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Psalm 96:1\u20134<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This is a powerful text if you want to emphasize God\u2019s glory and wonders.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cLet everything that has breath praise the Lord. Hallelujah!\u201d <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Psalm+150%3A6&#038;version=UKR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Psalm 150:6<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This is the shortest option, but it is very expressive. After it, you can begin singing right away.<\/p>\n<h2>5. How this can be presented between songs<\/h2>\n<p>In practice, it can sound very simple. For example: \u201cBefore we sing the next song, let us listen to the words of Scripture.\u201d After that, one of the passages above is read slowly and clearly. There is no need to add long comments. The text of the Psalms itself already has the power to direct thoughts to God.<\/p>\n<p>If you want the most natural transition, you can use this approach: after a song about God\u2019s kingship, read Psalm 95:1\u20133 or Psalm 117, and then immediately move into a song that calls, \u201cGlorify His holy name.\u201d This creates unity and helps avoid the feeling of a random insertion.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion.<\/h2>\n<p>The best ideas for a short reading between such songs are Psalm 117, Psalm 100, Psalm 103:1\u20135, Psalm 95:1\u20133, Psalm 96:1\u20134, or Psalm 150:6. If you need the shortest and strongest option, choose Psalm 117. If you want a more solemn sound, choose Psalm 100. If you prefer a warmer and more personal tone, choose Psalm 103:1\u20135.<\/p>\n<p>A practical suggestion is this: choose one short passage, read it slowly, prayerfully, and with focus, and then move to the next song without unnecessary explanations. 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