Psalms 135
Psalms 135 is part of “Book V: The Deuteronomy Book” (107–150) in the outline of Psalms.
Psalms 135 summary
This is one of the Hallelujah-psalms; that is the title of it, and that is the Amen of it, both its Alpha and its Omega. I. It begins with a call to praise God, particularly a call to the "servants of the Lord" to praise him, as in the foregoing psalm (Psa 135:1-3). II.
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This is one of the Hallelujah-psalms; that is the title of it, and that is the Amen of it, both its Alpha and its Omega. I. It begins with a call to praise God, particularly a call to the "servants of the Lord" to praise him, as in the foregoing psalm (Psa 135:1-3). II. It goes on to furnish us with matter for praise. God is to be praised, 1. As the God of Jacob (Psa 135:4). 2. As the God of gods (Psa 135:5). 3. As the God of the whole world (Psa 135:6, Psa 135:7). 4. As a terrible God to the enemies of Israel (Psa 135:8-11). 5. As a gracious God to Israel, both in what he had done for them and what he would do (Psa 135:12-14). 6. As the only living God, all other gods being vanity and a lie (Psa 135:15-18). III. It concludes with another exhortation to all persons concerned to praise God (Psa 135:19-21). In singing this psalm our hearts must be filled, as well as our mouths, with the high praises of God.
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Psalms 135 (ASV)
American Standard Version (public domain)
Praise the Name of the Lord
1Praise ye Jehovah. Praise ye the name of Jehovah; Praise [him], O ye servants of Jehovah, 2Ye that stand in the house of Jehovah, In the courts of the house of our God. 3Praise ye Jehovah; for Jehovah is good: Sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant. 4For Jehovah hath chosen Jacob unto himself, [And] Israel for his own possession. 5For I know that Jehovah is great, And that our Lord is above all gods. 6Whatsoever Jehovah pleased, that hath he done, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps; 7Who causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; Who maketh lightnings for the rain; Who bringeth forth the wind out of his treasuries; 8Who smote the first-born of Egypt, Both of man and beast; 9Who sent signs and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, Upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants; 10Who smote many nations, And slew mighty kings, 11Sihon king of the Amorites, And Og king of Bashan, And all the kingdoms of Canaan, 12And gave their land for a heritage, A heritage unto Israel his people. 13Thy name, O Jehovah, [endureth] for ever; Thy memorial [name], O Jehovah, throughout all generations. 14For Jehovah will judge his people, And repent himself concerning his servants. 15The idols of the nations are silver and gold, The work of men’s hands. 16They have mouths, but they speak not; Eyes have they, but they see not; 17They have ears, but they hear not; Neither is there any breath in their mouths. 18They that make them shall be like unto them; Yea, every one that trusteth in them. 19O house of Israel, bless ye Jehovah: O house of Aaron, bless ye Jehovah: 20O house of Levi, bless ye Jehovah: Ye that fear Jehovah, bless ye Jehovah. 21Blessed be Jehovah out of Zion, Who dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye Jehovah.