Music has always been a powerful force in life, and the Bible is full of verses that capture its beauty, depth, and joy.
There is a Bible verse for every musical mood and moment, including when celebrating victory, finding solace in rough times, or simply wanting to express gratitude. The Bible shows that music is a gift from God and a way to connect with Him and each other.
Inside the Bible, you will find encouragement to make joyful noises, sing from the heart, and let your voice be an instrument of faith. The list of Bible verses about music from the New International Version (NIV) is a guide that takes you through the ups and downs of life, and a reminder of God’s everlasting love and joy.
Exodus 15:1-2
Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord:
“I will sing to the Lord,
for he is highly exalted.
Both horse and driver
he has hurled into the sea.
“The Lord is my strength and my defense;
he has become my salvation.
He is my God, and I will praise him,
my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
1 Chronicles 16:9
Sing to him, sing praise to him;
tell of all his wonderful acts.
1 Chronicles 16:23-24
Sing to the Lord, all the earth;
proclaim his salvation day after day.
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
2 Chronicles 5:13
The trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the Lord. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, the singers raised their voices in praise to the Lord and sang:
“He is good;
his love endures forever.”
Psalms 33:3
Sing to him a new song;
play skillfully, and shout for joy.
Psalms 40:3
He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the Lord
and put their trust in him.
Psalms 47:6-7
Sing praises to God, sing praises;
sing praises to our King, sing praises.
For God is the King of all the earth;
sing to him a psalm of praise.
Psalms 71:23
My lips will shout for joy
when I sing praise to you—
I whom you have delivered.
Psalms 81:1-2
Sing for joy to God our strength;
shout aloud to the God of Jacob!
Begin the music, strike the timbrel,
play the melodious harp and lyre.
Psalms 95:1-2
Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.
Psalms 96:1-2
Sing to the Lord a new song;
sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Sing to the Lord, praise his name;
proclaim his salvation day after day.
Psalms 98:4-6
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth,
burst into jubilant song with music;
make music to the Lord with the harp,
with the harp and the sound of singing,
with trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn—
shout for joy before the Lord, the King.
Psalms 100:1-2
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
Psalms 108:1-3
My heart, O God, is steadfast;
I will sing and make music with all my soul.
Awake, harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.
I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
Psalms 144:9
I will sing a new song to you, my God;
on the ten-stringed lyre I will make music to you,
Psalms 149:1-3
Praise the Lord.
Sing to the Lord a new song,
his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.
Let Israel rejoice in their Maker;
let the people of Zion be glad in their King.
Let them praise his name with dancing
and make music to him with timbrel and harp.
Psalms 150:1-6
Praise the Lord.
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens.
Praise him for his acts of power;
praise him for his surpassing greatness.
Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,
praise him with the harp and lyre,
praise him with timbrel and dancing,
praise him with the strings and pipe,
praise him with the clash of cymbals,
praise him with resounding cymbals.
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord.
Ecclesiastes 7:5
It is better to heed the rebuke of a wise person
than to listen to the song of fools.
Isaiah 12:5
Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things;
let this be known to all the world.
Isaiah 42:10-12
Sing to the Lord a new song,
his praise from the ends of the earth,
you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it,
you islands, and all who live in them.
Let the wilderness and its towns raise their voices;
let the settlements where Kedar lives rejoice.
Let the people of Sela sing for joy;
let them shout from the mountaintops.
Let them give glory to the Lord
and proclaim his praise in the islands.
Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.
Matthew 26:30
When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
Acts 16:25
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
Ephesians 5:19-20
Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit.
Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything,
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Colossians 3:16
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
Hebrews 2:12
He says,
“I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters;
in the assembly I will sing your praises.”
James 5:13
Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.
Conclusion
These Bible verses about music are reminders of God’s presence. Let the scriptures encourage you to make music a component of your faith journey. Explore each verse and let it fill your heart with praise, gratitude, and peace!
Just another bible enthusiast who wishes to explore the word and share his content with the world. Influenced by Billy Graham and his sermons.