Psalms 135:5
For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
King James Version
In Context
4For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
6Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.
Cross References
Psalms 48:1Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.
Psalms 89:6For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?
Psalms 96:4For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
Psalms 147:5Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
Isaiah 40:25To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One.
Daniel 3:29Therefore I make a decree, That every people, nation, and language, which speak any thing amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill: because there is no other God that can deliver after this sort.
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 →