Psalms 135:7-17

7 He makes clouds rise from one end of the earth to the other. He sends lightning with the rain. He brings the wind out of his storerooms.
8 He killed the oldest son of each family in Egypt. He struck down the oldest males that were born to people and animals.
9 He did miraculous signs in Egypt. He did wonders against Pharaoh and everyone who served him.
10 He destroyed many nations. He killed mighty kings.
11 He killed Sihon, the king of the Amorites, and Og, the king of Bashan. He killed all of the kings of Canaan.
12 He gave their land as a gift to his people Israel.
13 Lord, your name continues forever. Lord, your fame will last for all time to come.
14 When the LORD hands down his sentence, it will be in his people's favor. He will show deep concern for those who serve him.
15 The statues of the gods of the nations are made of silver and gold. They are made by the hands of men.
16 They have mouths, but they can't speak. They have eyes, but they can't see.
17 They have ears, but they can't hear. They have mouths, but they can't breathe.

Psalms 135:7-17 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.

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