Elevation Worship Praise Lyrics: Full Song, Meaning & Hebrew

There’s a moment in a church service when “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” lands, and the room shifts. Elevation Worship’s “Praise” has become that kind of song for thousands of congregations worldwide — a track that turns Psalm 150 into a six-minute declaration, complete with a bridge that calls Jericho down. This guide walks through the full lyrics, backed by the songwriting team’s sources, breaks down the biblical roots and the meaning behind the lines, and points you toward Hebrew and Spanish versions, chord charts, and the official music video.

Featured Artists: Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Chandler Moore · Key Scripture: Psalm 150:6 · Release Date: May 19, 2023 · Album: Praise EP (2024) · Chords Available: Yes (WorshipTogether, YouTube)

Below, the key facts help set the stage for the analysis that follows.

The implication: the song’s timeline from single to EP to international adaptation is compressed and fast-moving.

What are the full lyrics to ‘Praise’ by Elevation Worship?

The lyric sheet published by Genius (community-edited lyrics database) and mirrored on Elevation Worship’s official YouTube channel runs through four main sections: verse, chorus, bridge, and outro. Below is the complete text split by movement.

Verse 1 lyrics

• “I’ll praise in the valley, praise on the mountain”
• “I’ll praise when I’m sure, praise when I’m doubting”
• “I’ll praise when out of my comfort zone”
• “In every season, my praise is a weapon”

Chorus lyrics

• “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord”
• “Praise the Lord, praise the Lord”
• “From the rising of the sun to its setting”
• “Praise the Lord, praise the Lord”

Bridge lyrics

• “You’re still the King of kings, still the Lord of lords”
• “You’re still the risen One, still the reigning One”
• “You’re still the faithful God, You’re still the truth”
• “My praise is the shout that brings Jericho down”

Outro lyrics

• “As long as I’m breathing, I’ve got a reason to praise”
• Repeated refrain of “Praise the Lord”

What is the meaning of Elevation Worship’s ‘Praise’ lyrics?

One theme dominates: praise as an act of will, not just emotion. The writers — Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, and Chandler Moore — intentionally placed the song against a backdrop of scriptural commands rather than personal testimony alone.

Biblical foundation: Psalm 150

The refrain “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” is a direct echo of Psalm 150:6. Air1 (Christian radio network) also identifies a secondary anchor in Psalm 103:1-2, which calls for wholehearted praise and remembrance of God’s benefits. The song doesn’t just cite a verse — it structures its entire bridge around the attributes listed in those psalms: kingship, resurrection, faithfulness, truth.

Theme of persistent praise

The opening lines — “I’ll praise in the valley, praise on the mountain” — set up the song’s core argument: praise is independent of circumstance. By linking this to “My praise is a weapon,” the lyrics frame worship as an offensive act, not a passive response. The line “My praise is the shout that brings Jericho down” pulls from Joshua 6, where the Israelites’ shout caused the walls to collapse.

Context of the song’s writing

The song was released as part of the Praise EP on March 1, 2024, according to Apple Music (digital music store), which lists five tracks and a total runtime of 21 minutes. The EP functions as a thematic package around praise as both declaration and spiritual practice. While the writing sessions are not publicly documented in detail, the songwriting team’s past work — including “Graves Into Gardens” and “Gratitude” — follows a similar pattern of anchoring contemporary melodies to Old Testament psalms.

Where can I find Hebrew and other language versions of ‘Praise’?

One of the most interesting signals in this song’s journey is its uptake in Hebrew-speaking worship contexts. A community performance titled “Praise (Elevation Worship) Hebrew | Shevakh Passover 2024” appears on YouTube (community upload), showing that the song has crossed linguistic boundaries without an official multilingual release from Elevation Worship itself.

Hebrew lyrics (community translations)

The Hebrew version is not an official Elevation Worship product. It was performed during a Passover event in 2024, likely by a local worship team or a Messianic congregation. The translation adapts the chorus (“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord”) into Hebrew, but because it’s a community production, there is no single authoritative text. Multiple lyric databases and fan sites host slightly different Hebrew wordings.

Spanish version

Spanish-language covers have appeared on YouTube and other platforms, primarily from Latin American worship artists covering the song for their congregations. No official Spanish version from Elevation Worship has been released as of April 2025. The most consistent translation keeps “Praise” as “Alabanza” or “Alabaré,” following the same verse structure.

Other language adaptations

Because the song’s lyrics are repetitive and scripture-based, they translate relatively easily. Fan translations exist in Portuguese, French, German, and Korean on sites like Genius and YouTube, but none carry official church or label endorsement. For worship leaders seeking a multilingual approach, the safest route is to use the original English recording and overlay a translated lyric display on a screen.

What are the chords and how to play ‘Praise’ on guitar?

The song is approachable for intermediate guitarists. Two common keys have emerged across chord charts posted on WorshipTogether, Scribd, and YouTube tutorials.

Guitar chords (key of A and key of G)

A chord chart on Scribd (document-sharing platform) shows a version in the key of A using the progression A, E, Bm7, F#m7, and D2. Meanwhile, a YouTube play-along video by a worship instructor uses the key of G with chords G, C/G, D/G, Em, Dsus2, and Gsus4 (YouTube (guitar tutorial)). The key of G is the more accessible choice for most acoustic guitarists, especially those playing in a group setting.

Below, the chord table lays out the two main options side by side.

The catch: the A version demands barre chords, making the G arrangement the safer pick for volunteer musicians.

Strumming pattern

The song sits at a moderate tempo (around 110 BPM) in 4/4 time. A standard down-down-up-up-down-up pattern on the downbeat works for the verse and chorus. The bridge builds intensity — guitarists often switch to a driving eighth-note strum with open palm mutes on beats 2 and 4.

Capo placement

For the G-major arrangement, no capo is needed. To play in A using open G shapes, place a capo on the 2nd fret and play the G, C, Em, D progression. This keeps fingerings simple while matching the recorded pitch.

What other songs by Elevation Worship are similar to ‘Praise’?

Elevation Worship has built a catalog that trades on the same structural DNA — psalm-based lyrics, dynamic builds, and accessible melodies. “Praise” sits alongside several tracks that share its energy and theological direction.

Other Elevation Worship hits

“Graves Into Gardens” (featuring Brandon Lake) and “See A Victory” both employ the same formula: a quiet verse that expands into a anthemic chorus anchored by a bridge that declares God’s attributes. “The Blessing,” while written with Kari Jobe, follows a similar pattern of scripture-as-song, this time from Numbers 6:24-26.

Songs with similar themes

The persistent-praise motif recurs in “Gratitude” (also co-written by Brandon Lake), where the chorus insists “I’ve got a reason to praise” — almost the same phrasing used in the outro of “Praise.” “Honey in the Rock,” another Lake co-write, uses a different metaphor (the rock providing sweetness) but lands on the same central assertion: God is worthy regardless of circumstances.

Collaborations with Brandon Lake

Lake appears on “Graves Into Gardens,” “Gratitude,” “Honey in the Rock,” and “Praise” itself. His vocal style and lyric tendencies — blunt declarations, repeated refrains, warfare imagery — are a consistent thread through these tracks. For worship leaders looking to build a setlist around Lake’s voice, “Praise” works as the climactic closer, with “Gratitude” as the opener and “Graves Into Gardens” as the reflective center.

The pattern: Lake’s presence across these tracks creates a recognizable stylistic signature that congregations come to expect.

Why ‘Praise’ became a modern worship anthem

The song’s trajectory from a May 2023 single to a staple in international worship circles is not accidental. Three factors converged: a scripture-based lyric that translates widely, a vocal team of influencers (Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Chandler Moore each bring their own audience), and a production that works for both stadium concerts and small churches. The Hebrew cover at a Passover event in 2024 is the strongest signal that the song has moved beyond its original American context.

For worship leaders, the choice is straightforward: “Praise” works because it asks nothing of the congregation except breath and willingness. Elevation Worship (official YouTube channel) has the lyric video and audio stream available, and the chord charts are freely accessible on WorshipTogether (worship music resource). For the average church musician, the path to implementing “Praise” in a service is shorter and more forgiving than most modern worship songs — and that accessibility is likely what will keep it in rotation for years to come.

The takeaway: the song’s simplicity is its superpower, letting congregations focus on the act of praise rather than the complexity of the music.

Frequently asked questions