Psalms 135
135
PSALM 135
Common Meter: 8,6,8,6
1Praise ye the Lord, the Lord's name praise;
his servants, praise ye God.
2Who stand in God's house, in the courts
of our God make abode.
3Praise ye the Lord, for he is good;
unto him praises sing:
Sing praises to his name, because
it is a pleasant thing.
4For Jacob to himself the Lord
did chuse of his good pleasure,
And he hath chosen Israel
for his peculiar treasure.
5Because I know assuredly
the Lord is very great,
And that our Lord above all gods
in glory hath his seat.
6What things soever pleas'd the Lord,
that in the heav'n did he,
And in the earth, the seas,
and all the places deep that be.
7He from the ends of earth doth make
the vapours to ascend;
With rain he lightnings makes, and wind
doth from his treasures send.
8Egypt's first-born, from man to beast
9who smote. Strange tokens he
On Phar'oh and his servants sent,
Egypt, in midst of thee.
10He smote great nations, slew great kings:
11Sihon of Heshbon king,
And Og of Bashan, and to nought
did Canaan's kingdoms bring:
12And for a wealthy heritage
their pleasant land he gave,
An heritage which Israel,
his chosen folk, should have.
13Thy name, O Lord, shall still endure,
and thy memorial
With honour shall continu'd be
to generations all.
14For why? the righteous God will judge
his people righteously;
Concerning those that do him serve,
himself repent will he.
15The idols of the nations
of silver are and gold,
And by the hands of men is made
their fashion and mould.
16Mouths have they, but they do not speak;
eyes, but they do not see;
17Ears have they, but hear not; and in
their mouths no breathing be.
18Their makers are like them; so are
all that on them rely.
19O Isr'el's house, bless God; bless God,
O Aaron's family.
20O bless the Lord, of Levi's house
ye who his servants are;
And bless the holy name of God,
all ye the Lord that fear.
21And blessed be the Lord our God
from Sion's holy hill,
Who dwelleth at Jerusalem.
The Lord O praise ye still.
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Psalms 135
135
1Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord's reputation!#135:1. Or “character”: literally, “name.” Also verse 3. Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord
2who worship in the house of the Lord, in the courts of our God.
3Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing praises to his character because it is wonderful!
4For the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself; Israel as his very own.
5I know how great the Lord is—our Lord is greater than all gods.
6The Lord does whatever he wants throughout heaven and earth, on the seas and in the ocean depths.
7He causes the clouds to rise all over the earth, he makes lightning flash and give rain, he sends the winds from his storehouses.
8He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, both human and animal.
9He did wonderful miracles among you in Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.
10He struck down many nations, he killed powerful kings, such as#135:10. “Such as”: implied.
11Sihon, king of the Amorites, Og, king of Bashan, and all the kings who ruled in Canaan.
12He handed over their lands to Israel, his special people, for them to possess.
13Your reputation,#135:13. “Reputation”: literally, “name.” Lord, stands forever; you, Lord, are remembered for all generations.
14The Lord will vindicate his people; he will show compassion to those who follow him.
15The idols of the foreign nations are only objects of silver and gold, made by human hands.
16They have mouths, but can't speak; they have eyes, but can't see.
17They have ears, but can't hear; they can't even breathe!#135:17. Literally, “indeed there is no breath in their mouth.”
18Those who make idols will become just like them, and so will everyone who trusts in them.
19People of Israel, praise the Lord! Descendants of Aaron,#135:19. That is, the priests. praise the Lord!
20Levites, praise the Lord! Everyone who worships the Lord, praise the Lord!
21Praise the Lord from Zion, for he lives in Jerusalem! Praise the Lord!
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