Psalms 113:3-9

3 From the coming up of the sun to its going down, the Lord's name is to be praised.

4 The Lord is high over all nations, and his glory is higher than the heavens.

5 Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high,

6 Looking down on the heavens, and on the earth?

7 He takes the poor man out of the dust, lifting him up from his low position;

8 To give him a place among the rulers, even with the rulers of his people.

9 He gives the unfertile woman a family, making her a happy mother of children. Give praise to the Lord.

Psalms 113:3-9 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 113

With this psalm begins the great "Hallel", which ends with Psalm 118; and was used to be sung at the Jewish festivals, particularly at the feast of tabernacles and of the passover; and is thought by some to be the hymn sung by Christ and his apostles, after the celebration of the Lord's supper; in which there are many things pertinent to that occasion as well as to the above feasts. This psalm is a song of praise for redemption by Christ, to be sung in Gospel times, when the name of the Lord should be known among all nations, from the rising to the setting sun. It is thought by some to be an abridgment of the song of Hannah, 1Sa 2:1-10, there is an agreement.