the fine linen garments of the priests (Exod. 39:27–29; 1 Chron. 15:27; 2 Chron. 5:12). There is a time for activity and a time to cease from activity. Along with praise, there is repose or silence in Zion (dumiyyah, Ps. 65:1). God urges those who fear him to relax or be still (hirpah, Ps. 46:10) and know that he is God. Because the Lord is in his holy temple, all the land is hushed into silence (has!, Hab. 2:20). 107 ◆ WORDS FOR EXPRESSIONS OF PRAISE AND ACCLAMATION Vocal expressions of praise abound
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