Psalms 135:4-14

4 For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel for his own special treasure.

5 I know the greatness of the LORD — that our Lord is greater than any other god.

6 The LORD does whatever pleases him throughout all heaven and earth, and on the seas and in their depths.

7 He causes the clouds to rise over the whole earth. He sends the lightning with the rain and releases the wind from his storehouses.

8 He destroyed the firstborn in each Egyptian home, both people and animals.

9 He performed miraculous signs and wonders in Egypt against Pharaoh and all his people.

10 He struck down great nations and slaughtered mighty kings—

11 Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan.

12 He gave their land as an inheritance, a special possession to his people Israel.

13 Your name, O LORD, endures forever; your fame, O LORD, is known to every generation.

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

Psalms 135:4-14 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.