Psalm 150 is hymnic praise that acts as the doxology closing both Book V (other elements, 41:13; 72:18–19; 89:52; and 106:48, mark the end of Books I–IV) and the book of Psalms itself. Its verses consist entirely of imperative calls to praise.

150:1–2 Verse 1 specifies the location of this praise: his sanctuary and His mighty heavens (lit. “his powerful firmament”). As seen in Psalm 148, the congregation of the people of God stands as the liturgist summoning both the earthly and heavenly congregations to worship. Verse 2 provides the subject of praise, his acts of power an…