Psalms 135:13-21

13 Lord, your name continues forever. Lord, your fame will last for all time to come.

14 When the LORD hands down his sentence, it will be in his people's favor. He will show deep concern for those who serve him.

15 The statues of the gods of the nations are made of silver and gold. They are made by the hands of men.

16 They have mouths, but they can't speak. They have eyes, but they can't see.

17 They have ears, but they can't hear. They have mouths, but they can't breathe.

18 Those who make statues of gods will be like them. So will all those who trust in them.

19 People of Israel, praise the Lord. Priests of Aaron, praise the Lord.

20 Tribe of Levi, praise the Lord. You who have respect for the Lord, praise him.

21 Give praise to the LORD in Zion. Give praise to the One who lives in Jerusalem. Praise the Lord.

Psalms 135:13-21 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.