Psalm 148 is mainly based on the one aim: encourage people to admire the one above them for all one’s doings and gifts. Basically, the command to praise the Lord is repeated twelve times throughout the whole piece, which, as a matter of fact, includes only thirty-three lines, meaning it is relatively short. Therefore, the statement stems from the name of the biblical text itself: everything and everyone from the heavens and the earth must praise the Lord.
In contrast, the theme of Praise the Lord poses the following dilemma: it is not mandatory to praise the Lord for his so-called accomplishments. Furthermore, people must have an opportunity to choose whom they should admire; it does not have to be the Lord and only him. Another critical point is that beings suffer from the Lord’s gifts and accomplishments, and they should not praise him.
Consequently, it seems fitting that people should have a right to choose their religion and beliefs. Human beings have to consider their opinions and value the ideas of others when it comes to their attitude to the Lord. It is unfair to force society to praise one as they might be miserable because of his creations and gifts. In addition, an individual should decide for oneself what religion to follow, and it sure appears to be crucial for everyone to believe in something or someone. For instance, one might follow the idea of someone greater and superior; the other can believe in nothing, the Lord’s non-existence — it is still a person’s position. Overall, it seems that biblical texts, when thoroughly analyzed, can bring people helpful insights and assist them in understanding their selves.