From here on, worshiping the Father will not be a matter of the right place but with the right heart. For God is a Spirit, and He longs to have sincere worshipers who worship and adore him in the realm of the Spirit and in truth.” (John 4:24)
You have built a stronghold by the songs of babies. Strength rises up with the chorus of singing children. This kind of praise has the power to shut Satan’s mouth. Childlike worship will silence the madness of those who oppose you. (Psalm 8:2)
For the Pure and Shining One To the tune of “The Secrets of the Son,” by King David Lord, I will worship you with extended hands as my whole heart explodes with praise! I will tell everyone everywhere about your wonderful works and how your marvelous miracles exceed expectations! (Psalm 9:1)
Could there be any other god like you? You are the only God to be worshiped, for there is not a more secure foundation to build my life upon than you. (Psalm 18:31)
You’ve trained me with the weapons of warfare-worship; now I’ll descend into battle with power to chase and conquer my foes. (Psalm 18:34)
There they are! They’re worshiping! The wealthy of this world will feast in fellowship with him right alongside the humble of heart, bowing down to the dust, forsaking their own souls. They will all come and worship this worthy King!
(Psalm 22:29)
Be in awe before His majesty. Be in awe before such power and might! Come worship wonderful Yahweh, arrayed in all his splendor, bowing in worship as he appears in the beauty of holiness. Give him the honor due his name. Worship him wearing the glory-garments of your holy, priestly calling! (Psalm 29:2)
Lord, how wonderful you are! You have stored up so many good things for us, like a treasure chest heaped up and spilling over with blessings — all for those who honor and worship you! Everybody knows what you can do for those who turn and hide themselves in you. (Psalm 31:19)
Now, with breathtaking wonder, let everyone worship Yahweh, this awe-inspiring Creator. (Psalm 33:8)
The eyes of the Lord are upon even the weakest worshipers who love him— those who wait in hope and expectation for the strong, steady love of God. (Psalm 33:18)
Worship in awe and wonder, all you who’ve been made holy! For all who fear him will feast with plenty. (Psalm 34:9)
Then I will praise you wherever I go. And when everyone gathers for worship, I will lift up your praise with a shout in front of the largest crowd I can find! (Psalm 35:18)
Lord, as we worship you in your temple, we recall over and over your kindness to us and your unending love. (Psalm 48:9)
Lord, I will offer myself freely, and everything I am I give to you. I will worship and praise your name, O Lord, for it is precious to me. (Psalm 54:6)
We once had sweet fellowship with each other. We worshiped in unity as one, celebrating together with God’s people. (Psalm 55:14)
Every evening I will explain my need to him. Every morning I will move my soul toward him. Every waking hour I will worship only him, and he will hear and respond to my cry. (Psalm 55:17)
Awake, O my soul, with the music of his splendor-song! Arise, my soul, and sing his praises! My worship will awaken the dawn, greeting the daybreak with my songs of praise! (Psalm 57:80)
Where can wisdom be found? It is born in the fear of God. Everyone who follows his ways will never lack his living-understanding. And the adoration of God will abide throughout eternity! (Psalm 111:10)
Then all the disciples crouched down before him and worshiped Jesus. They said in adoration, “You are truly the Son of God!” (Matthew 14:33)
Jesus rebuked him and said, “Satan, get behind me! For it is written in the Scriptures, ‘Only one is worthy of your adoration. You will worship before the Lord your God and love him supremely.” (Luke 4:8)
And continue to walk surrendered to the extravagant love of Christ, for he surrendered his life as a sacrifice for us. His great love for us was pleasing to God, like an aroma of adoration—a sweet healing fragrance. (Ephesians 5:2)
~The Passion Translation (TPT)
Generally, in English, the word adoration is reserved for God alone and therefore it aptly translates latria. The word worship is used in a strong sense in relation to God (latria), as distinct to the adoration of God (latria). Adoration provides a clear and unequivocal, and therefore better, translation of latria and expression of the absolute sacrificial reverence due to God alone.
"This worship called forth by God, and given exclusively to Him as God, is designated by the Greek name latreia (Latinized, latria), for which the best translation that our language affords is the word Adoration. Adoration is different from other acts of worship, such as supplication, confession of sin, etc., inasmuch as it formally consists in self-abasement before the Infinite, and in devout recognition of His transcendent excellence."
