Psalms 135:13-21

13 (134-13) Thy name, O Lord, is for ever: thy memorial, O Lord, unto all generations.

14 (134-14) For the Lord will judge his people, and will be entreated in favour of his servants.

15 (134-15) The idols of the Gentiles are silver and gold, the works of men’s hands.

16 (134-16) They have a mouth, but they speak not: they have eyes, but they see not.

17 (134-17) They have ears, but they hear not: neither is there any breath in their mouths.

18 (134-18) Let them that make them be like to them: and every one that trusteth in them.

19 (134-19) Bless the Lord, O house of Israel: bless the Lord, O house of Aaron.

20 (134-20) Bless the Lord, O house of Levi: you that fear the Lord, bless the Lord.

21 (134-21) Blessed be the Lord out of Sion, who dwelleth in Jerusalem.

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.