Psalms 113:1
Let the Lord be praised. O you servants of the Lord, give praise to the name of the Lord.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.
In Context
2Let blessing be on the name of the Lord, from this time and for ever.
Cross References
Psalms 34:22\34:21\Evil will put an end to the sinner, and those who are haters of righteousness will come to destruction.
Psalms 103:20Give praise to the Lord, you his angels, who are great in strength, doing his orders, and waiting for his voice.
Psalms 134:1A Song of the going up. Give praise to the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, who take your places in the house of the Lord by night.
Psalms 135:20Give praise to the Lord, O sons of Levi: let all the worshippers of the Lord give him praise.
Ephesians 5:19Joining with one another in holy songs of praise and of the Spirit, using your voice in songs and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 113:1
This psalm begins and ends with "Hallelujah;" for, as many others, it is designed to promote the great and good work of praising God. I. We are here called upon and urged to praise God, ver. 1-3 . II. We are here furnished with matter for praise, and words are put into our mouths, in singing which we must with holy fear and love give to God the glory of, 1. The elevations of his glory and greatness, ver. 4, 5 . 2. The condescensions of his grace and goodness ( ver. 6-9 ), which very much illustrate one another,… Read the whole commentary →