Psalms 135:1-10

1 (134-1) Alleluia. Praise ye the name of the Lord: O you his servants, praise the Lord:

2 (134-2) You that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.

3 (134-3) Praise ye the Lord, for the Lord is good: sing ye to his name, for it is sweet.

4 (134-4) For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself: Israel for his own possession.

5 (134-5) For I have known that the Lord is great, and our God is above all gods.

6 (134-6) Whatsoever the Lord pleased he hath done, in heaven, in earth, in the sea, and in all the deeps.

7 (134-7) He bringeth up clouds from the end of the earth: he hath made lightnings for the rain. He bringeth forth winds out of his stores:

8 (134-8) He slew the firstborn of Egypt from man even unto beast.

9 (134-9) He sent forth signs and wonders in the midst of thee, O Egypt: upon Pharao, and upon all his servants.

10 (134-10) He smote many nations, and slew mighty kings:

Psalms 135:1-10 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.