Psalms 135:1-11

1 Praise ye the LORD, praise ye the name of the LORD! Praise Him, O ye servants of the LORD!

2 Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,

3 praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing praises unto His name, for it is pleasant.

4 For the LORD hath chosen Jacob for Himself, and Israel for His peculiar treasure.

5 For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.

6 Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did He in heaven and on earth, in the seas and in all deep places.

7 He causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; He maketh lightnings for the rain; He bringeth the wind out of His treasuries.

8 He smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.

9 He sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh and upon all his servants.

10 He smote great nations, and slew mighty kings:

11 Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan;

Psalms 135:1-11 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 135

This psalm was written very probably by the same hand as the former. It begins in much the same manner; it has some likeness with Psalm 113 and 114. It begins and ends with "hallelujah"; and is throughout an exhortation of praise to God, on account of his name, nature, and perfections; and because of his works of creation, providence, and grace, many of which are enumerated. The Syriac interpreter says, there is an intimation in it of the conversion of the people of the Messiah unto the faith.