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April 16, 2025 3 mins

"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord."  These seven words from Psalm 150:6 form the powerful conclusion to the Bible's entire book of Psalms. What makes this verse so special that it earned the final position in 150 chapters of poetry and worship?

The P Verse, featuring the keyword "PRAISE," reveals something extraordinary about our purpose as breathing beings. Unlike many spiritual commands that specify who should act or how they should behave, this verse is radically inclusive - if you're breathing, you're qualified to praise. 

The verse appears strategically as the final word in Psalms, suggesting that gratitude isn't just one spiritual practice among many; it's the culmination of all spiritual life.

Ken Mercer's bilingual exploration of this verse highlights its universal application. When translated into Spanish as "Todo lo que respira Alabe, Señor," we're reminded that praise transcends language, culture, and background. 

The surrounding context adds richness to our understanding, showing that praise belongs both in sacred spaces ("in His sanctuary") and in response to divine action ("for His mighty deeds").

This exploration connects seamlessly with American heritage through our national motto "In God We Trust," demonstrating how biblical principles continue to resonate in our national identity. The musical reflection that concludes the episode doesn't just talk about praise - it demonstrates it, inviting listeners to transform their very breath into an act of gratitude. 

Ready to discover how this ancient verse can revolutionize your perspective today? Listen now, and let your next breath become something more significant than mere survival.

This bilingual exploration of the "P Verse" reveals how praise should be as natural and continuous as breathing itself.

• The P Verse focuses on "PRAISE" from Psalm 150:6 - "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord"
• This verse strategically appears as the final verse in the entire 150-chapter book of Psalms
• The command applies universally to "everything that has breath," showing praise is our shared purpose
• Bilingual presentation in both English and Spanish emphasizes the global nature of praise
• Explanation of the context: praise belongs both in the sanctuary and in response to God's mighty deeds
• Connection made between biblical praise and America's motto "In God We Trust"
• Musical reflection demonstrates praise in practice, not just in theory

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Speaker 1 (00:01):
Welcome to Mercer Moments in American History.
Today's special program is Bibleverses A through Z.
I'm sharing some of my favoriteverses.
Today's verse is the P verseand the key word is praise,
praise.
Are you ready?
P verse Let everything that hasbreath praise the Lord.

(00:22):
Praise the Lord.
Psalm 150, verse 6.
Let's repeat again.
Key verse Let everything thathas breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord.
Psalm 150, verse 6.
This is a great verse.
And just for a little Biblequiz, how many chapters are

(00:43):
there in Psalms 150.
And what's the very last verseof the very last chapter?
150, verse 6.
Pretty interesting.
Always try to tie a psalm to oneof these verses.
Today's P verse here's a greatone.

(01:03):
Let everything that has breathpraise the Lord.
Praise God in His sanctuary.
Praise God for His mighty deeds.
Let everything that has breathpraise the Lord.
And now for my brothers andsisters whose first language is

(01:25):
Spanish and yes, yes, I dolisten to your questions and
your comments Ready Alabadios ensu santuario, alabadios por su
poder.
Todo lo que respira Alabia,señor.
Praise God in His sanctuary.

(01:49):
Praise God for His mighty deeds.
Let everything that has breathpraise the Lord.
Todo lo que respira alabia,señor, todo lo que respira
alabia.
Señor.
Let everything that has breathpraise the Lord.

(02:17):
Key verse Let everything thathas breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord.
Psalm 150, verse 6.
Always close, please, neverforget.
But in a place called theUnited States of America, in God
, in God, we still trust.
Right here in America, in God,we still trust.

(02:41):
Thank you, god bless you.
Praise God in his sanctuary,praise God for his mighty deeds.
Let everything that has breathpraise the Lord.

(03:18):
Praise God in His sanctuary,praise God for his mighty deeds.
Let everything that has breathpraise the Lord.
Let everything that has breathpraise the Lord.
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