Various Reformers interpreted certain scriptural texts as imposing strictures on sacred music. The psalms, especially, were felt to be commended to be sung by these texts. One example is James 5:13 (KJV)

"Is any merry? let him sing psalms."

(The word translated "sing psalms" in the KJV at James 5:13 is ???????. Some other versions give more general translations such as "sing praise" in the ESV.)

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