Psalms 135:16-21

16 They have mouths, but they cannot speak. They have eyes, but they cannot see.
17 They have ears, but they cannot hear. They cannot breathe.
18 Those who make idols end up like them. So does everyone who trusts them.
19 Descendants of Israel, praise the LORD. Descendants of Aaron, praise the LORD.
20 Descendants of Levi, praise the LORD. You people who fear the LORD, praise the LORD.
21 Thank the LORD in Zion. Thank the one who lives in Jerusalem. Hallelujah!

Psalms 135:16-21 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.

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