Psalms 113:1
Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.
King James Version
In Context
2Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.
Cross References
Psalms 34:22The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
Psalms 103:20Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
Psalms 134:1Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.
Psalms 135:20Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.
Ephesians 5:19Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing 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 →