Psalms 135:14-21

14 God stands up for his people, God holds the hands of his people.

15 The gods of the godless nations are mere trinkets, made for quick sale in the markets:

16 Chiseled mouths that can't talk, painted eyes that can't see,

17 Carved ears that can't hear - dead wood! cold metal!

18 Those who make and trust them become like them.

19 Family of Israel, bless God! Family of Aaron, bless God!

20 Family of Levi, bless God! You who fear God, bless God!

21 Oh, blessed be God of Zion, First Citizen of Jerusalem! Hallelujah!

Psalms 135:14-21 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.