King James Version
Psalms 135:1
1Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord.
Psalms 135:1 in other versions
- New International Version (NIV)Praise the Lord. Praise the name of the Lord; praise him, you servants of the Lord,
- English Standard Version (ESV)Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord, give praise, O servants of the Lord,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord; Praise Him, O you servants of the Lord!
- New Living Translation (NLT)Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord! Praise him, you who serve the Lord,
Context of Psalms 135:1
Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord. 2Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God, 3Praise the Lord; for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
Read all of Psalms 135Psalms 135:1 word by word
הַ֥לְלוּ יָ֨הּ׀ הַֽ֭לְלוּ אֶת־שֵׁ֣ם יְהוָ֑ה הַֽ֝לְלוּ עַבְדֵ֥י יְהוָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 135:1
- Psalms 33:1Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
- Psalms 96:1O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.
- Psalms 106:1Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
- Psalms 107:8Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
- Psalms 111:1Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
- Psalms 112:1Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
- Psalms 113:1Praise ye the Lord. Praise, O ye servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord.
- Psalms 117:1O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
- Psalms 150:6Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.
- Psalms 7:17I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high.
- Psalms 102:21To declare the name of the Lord in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;
- Psalms 113:2Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore.
- Psalms 148:13Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
- Exodus 34:5And the Lord descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord.
- Nehemiah 9:5Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the Lord your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
- Psalms 134:1Behold, bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord, which by night stand in the house of the Lord.
Commentaries on Psalms 135:1
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Praise ye the Lord - Hebrew, Hallelu-jah. Literally, “Praise Jah,” an abridged name for Yahweh. See the notes at Psalm 68:4. Praise ye the name of the Lord - The same as praising God himself. Praise him, O ye servants of the Lord - You who are especially designated or appointed to this service, Psalm 134:1.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1God to be praised for his mercy. (1-4) For his power and judgments. (5-14) The vanity of idols. (15-21) Verses 1-4 The subject-matter of praise, is the blessings of grace flowing from the everlasting love of God. The name of God as a covenant God and Father in Christ, blessing us with all spiritual blessings in him, is to be loved and praised. The Lord chose a people to himself, that they might be unto him for a name and a praise. If they do not praise…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-21God is the Creator and the Lord of history, the “Maker of heaven and earth” (Psalm 134:3). He deserves praise because, unlike idols, he saves his people.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-211-3. In the general call for praise, the priests, that stand in the house of the Lord, are specially mentioned.Read the comment
- Rashi on Tanakh · v. 1Hallelujah, praise, etc.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 135
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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