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Psalm 81:1-3
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An Appeal for Israel’s Repentance

To the Chief Musician. (A)On[a] an instrument of Gath. A Psalm of Asaph.

81 Sing aloud to God our strength;
Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob.
2 Raise a song and strike the timbrel,
The pleasant harp with the lute.

3 Blow the trumpet at the time of the New Moon,
At the full moon, on our solemn feast day.

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  1. Psalm 81:1 Heb. Al Gittith
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Psalm 81:1-3
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Psalm 81[a]

For the director of music. According to gittith.[b] Of Asaph.

1 Sing for joy to God our strength;
    shout aloud to the God of Jacob!(A)
2 Begin the music, strike the timbrel,(B)
    play the melodious harp(C) and lyre.(D)

3 Sound the ram’s horn(E) at the New Moon,(F)
    and when the moon is full, on the day of our festival;

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  1. Psalm 81:1 In Hebrew texts 81:1-16 is numbered 81:2-17.
  2. Psalm 81:1 Title: Probably a musical term
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