Psalms 100:4
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise: Give thanks unto him, and bless his name.
What this verse means
Worship is pictured as entering gates with thanksgiving and courts with praise.
A short prayer
Lord, I enter this day through the gate of gratitude. Keep praise on my lips.
Read in context — Psalms 100
2Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
3Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
4Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
5For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Related verses
“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”1 Corinthians 15:57
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”2 Corinthians 9:7
“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:”Numbers 6:24
“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”1 Chronicles 16:34
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”Colossians 3:15