Psalms 135:9-19

9 sent signs and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his slaves.

10 He who smote many Gentiles and slew mighty kings,

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

12 gave their land for a heritage, a heritage unto Israel his people.

13 Thy name, O LORD, is eternal, and thy memorial, O LORD, from generation to generation.

14 For the LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his slaves.

15 The idols of the Gentiles are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.

16 They have a mouth, but they do not speak; they have eyes, but they do not see;

17 they have ears, but they do not hear; neither is there any spirit in their mouths.

18 Let those that make them become like unto them and every one that trusts in them.

19 Bless the LORD, O house of Israel; bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:

Psalms 135:9-19 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.