Psalms 135:5-15

5 For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.

6 Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did He in heaven and on earth, in the seas and in all deep places.

7 He causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; He maketh lightnings for the rain; He bringeth the wind out of His treasuries.

8 He smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.

9 He sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh and upon all his servants.

10 He smote great nations, and slew mighty kings:

11 Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan;

12 and gave their land as a heritage, a heritage unto Israel His people.

13 Thy name, O LORD, endureth for ever, and Thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations.

14 For the LORD will judge His people, and He will repent Himself concerning His servants.

15 The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.

Psalms 135:5-15 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.