Psalms 135:14-21

14 For the LORD will give justice to his people and have compassion on his servants.

15 The idols of the nations are merely things of silver and gold, shaped by human hands.

16 They have mouths but cannot speak, and eyes but cannot see.

17 They have ears but cannot hear, and mouths but cannot breathe.

18 And those who make idols are just like them, as are all who trust in them.

19 O Israel, praise the LORD ! O priests—descendants of Aaron—praise the LORD !

20 O Levites, praise the LORD ! All you who fear the LORD, praise the LORD !

21 The LORD be praised from Zion, for he lives here in Jerusalem. Praise the LORD !

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.