Psalms 135:5
For I know that the Lord is great, that our Lord is above all gods.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
In Context
4The Lord for himself chose Jacob, Israel as his own special treasure.
6All that he wills he does in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all the abysses.
Cross References
Psalms 48:1Great is the Lord and worthy all praise in the city of our God. His holy mountain,
Psalms 89:6For who in the skies may compare with the Lord? Who is like the Lord among the gods?
Psalms 96:4For great is the Lord and worthy all praise; held in awe, above all gods:
Psalms 147:5Great is our Lord, rich in power, and measureless is his wisdom.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 135:2-5
Majesty and Goodness of God. 1 Praise ye the Lord . Praise ye the name of the Lord ; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord . 2 Ye that stand in the house of the Lord , in the courts of the house of our God, 3 Praise the Lord ; for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant. 4 For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure. Here is, 1. The duty we are called to—to praise the Lord, to praise his name; praise him, and again praise him. We must not only thank… Read the whole commentary →