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
Praise of God, the Ruler and Benefactor of Israel
1Hallelujah!
I
Praise the name of the Lord!
Praise, you servants of the Lord,#Ps 113:1.
2Who stand in the house of the Lord,
in the courts of the house of our God!#Ps 134:1.
3Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good!
Sing to his name, for it brings joy!
4#Though all nations are God’s, Israel has a special status as God’s “treasured” people: Ex 19:5; Dt 7:6; 14:2; 26:18; Mal 3:17.For the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself,
Israel as his treasured possession.#Ps 33:12; 144:15; Ex 19:6; Dt 7:6.
II
5For I know that the Lord is great,
that our Lord is greater than all gods.#Ps 95:3; Ex 18:11.
6Whatever the Lord desires
he does in heaven and on earth,
in the seas and all the depths.#Ps 115:3.
7It is he who raises storm clouds from the end of the earth,
makes lightning for the rain,
and brings forth wind from his storehouse.#Ps 148:8; Jer 10:13; 51:16; Jb 37:9.
III
8He struck down Egypt’s firstborn,#Ps 78:51; 105:27, 36; 136:10; Ex 12:29.
of human being and beast alike,
9And sent signs and wonders against you, Egypt,
against Pharaoh and all his servants.
10It is he who struck down many nations,#Ps 136:17–22; Nm 21:21–35; Dt 2:24–3:17.
and slew mighty kings—
11Sihon, king of the Amorites,
and Og, king of Bashan,
all the kings of Canaan—
12And made their land a heritage,
a heritage for Israel his people.
13O Lord, your name is forever,
your renown, from generation to generation!#Ps 102:13; Ex 3:15.
14For the Lord defends his people,
shows mercy to his servants.#Dt 32:36.
IV
15The idols of the nations are silver and gold,#Ps 115:4–6, 8.
the work of human hands.
16They have mouths but do not speak;
they have eyes but do not see;
17They have ears but do not hear;
nor is there breath in their mouths.
18Their makers will become like them,
and anyone who trusts in them.
V
19House of Israel, bless the Lord!#Ps 118:2–4.
House of Aaron, bless the Lord!
20House of Levi, bless the Lord!
You who fear the Lord, bless the Lord!
21Blessed be the Lord from Zion,
who dwells in Jerusalem!
Hallelujah!
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