Singing and dancing are joyful expressions of worship in the Bible. These verses highlight the importance of celebrating God’s goodness through music and movement.
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Bible Verses About Singing And Dancing
Psalm 149:3 – Sing and praise the Lord with joyful dancing
“Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp.” – Psalm 149:3
Psalm 150:4 – Praise God with dancing and musical instruments
“Praise him with the tambourine and dancing; praise him with strings and flutes!” – Psalm 150:4
2 Samuel 6:14 – David danced before the Lord with all his might
“Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the Lord with all his might.” – 2 Samuel 6:14
Exodus 15:20 – Miriam led the women in singing and dancing after the Red Sea crossing
“Then Miriam the prophet, Aaron’s sister, took a timbrel in her hand, and all the women followed her, with timbrels and dancing.” – Exodus 15:20
Ecclesiastes 3:4 – There is a time for dancing and a time for mourning
“A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” – Ecclesiastes 3:4
Jeremiah 31:13 – Dancing and rejoicing will be restored by God
“Then young women will dance and be glad, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.” – Jeremiah 31:13
Psalm 30:11 – God turned our mourning into dancing
“You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.” – Psalm 30:11
Isaiah 35:6 – Dancing and singing will be a sign of God’s redemption
“Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy. Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert.” – Isaiah 35:6
Lamentations 5:15 – Dancing has ceased, but it will be restored
“Joy is gone from our hearts; our dancing has turned to mourning.” – Lamentations 5:15
Psalms 30:4 – Give thanks and praise to God with dancing
“Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people; praise his holy name.” – Psalms 30:4
Psalms 87:7 – Singers and dancers alike will say, “All my springs of joy are in you.”
“Singers and dancers alike will say, “All my springs are in you.”” – Psalms 87:7
2 Chronicles 20:21 – Jehoshaphat appointed singers to praise God before going into battle
“After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.”” – 2 Chronicles 20:21
1 Samuel 18:6 – David danced with joy and celebration
“When the men were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs and with tambourines and lutes.” – 1 Samuel 18:6
Psalm 30:1-2 – Sing and praise God for He has lifted you up
“I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.” – Psalm 30:1-2
1 Chronicles 15:29 – David danced with all his might, wearing a linen ephod
“As the ark of the covenant of the Lord was entering the City of David, Michal daughter of Saul watched from a window. And when she saw King David dancing and celebrating, she despised him in her heart.” – 1 Chronicles 15:29
Amos 5:23 – God rejects offerings and sacrifices without singing and dancing
“Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps.” – Amos 5:23
Psalm 96:1-2 – Sing to the Lord, bless His name and declare His salvation
“Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.” – Psalm 96:1-2
Psalm 9:11 – Sing praises to God, who reigns forever
“Sing praises to the Lord, who sits enthroned in Zion! Tell among the peoples his deeds!” – Psalm 9:11
Psalm 71:23 – Sing and shout for joy, for God has redeemed us
“My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you— I whom you have delivered.” – Psalm 71:23
Isaiah 25:9 – Sing and be glad, for the hand of the Lord has done great things
“In that day they will say, “Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”” – Isaiah 25:9
Psalm 67:3 – Let the peoples praise God and rejoice with singing
“May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you.” – Psalm 67:3
Colossians 3:16 – Sing with gratitude in your hearts to God
“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.” – Colossians 3:16
Psalm 30:12 – Sing to the Lord and give thanks forever
“That my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.” – Psalm 30:12
Psalm 92:1 – It is good to praise God and sing to His name
“It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High.” – Psalm 92:1
James 5:13 – Sing praise in times of suffering
“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.” – James 5:13
Revelation 5:9 – Sing to the Lamb, for He purchased us with His blood
“And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.” – Revelation 5:9
Psalm 147:7 – Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving and melody
“Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; make music to our God on the harp.” – Psalm 147:7
Exodus 15:21 – Miriam led the Israelites in a victory song and dance
“And Miriam sang to them: “Sing to the Lord, for he is highly exalted. Both horse and driver he has hurled into the sea.”” – Exodus 15:21
Psalms 63:5-6 – Singing and praising God in the morning and throughout the day
“I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you. On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night.” – Psalms 63:5-6
Psalm 118:15 – Shouts of joy and victory are heard in the tents of the righteous
“Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!” – Psalm 118:15
Psalm 149:1-2 – Sing to the Lord and rejoice in His maker
“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.” – Psalm 149:1-2
Psalms 33:3 – Sing to the Lord a new song, play skillfully on the strings
“Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.” – Psalms 33:3
Micah 6:8 – Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8
Psalm 63:7-8 – Sing for joy because God helps and upholds us
“Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your right hand upholds me.” – Psalm 63:7-8
Psalm 147:1 – Sing praises to our God and it is pleasant and fitting
“Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him!” – Psalm 147:1
1 Samuel 2:1 – Hannah praised God with a joyful song
“Then Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance.” – 1 Samuel 2:1
Psalm 134:2 – Lift up your hands and bless the Lord in the sanctuary
“Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord.” – Psalm 134:2