New American Standard Bible 1995
Psalms 135:1
Psalms 135:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord.
- 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!
Context of Psalms 135:1
Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord; Praise Him, O servants of the Lord, 2You who 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 to His name, for it is lovely.
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הַ֥לְלוּ יָ֨הּ׀ הַֽ֭לְלוּ אֶת־שֵׁ֣ם יְהוָ֑ה הַֽ֝לְלוּ עַבְדֵ֥י יְהוָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 135:1
- Psalms 33:1Sing for joy in the Lord, O you righteous ones; Praise is becoming to the upright.
- Psalms 96:1Sing to the Lord a new song; Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
- Psalms 106:1Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
- Psalms 107:8Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness, And for His wonders to the sons of men!
- Psalms 111:1Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart, In the company of the upright and in the assembly.
- Psalms 112:1Praise the Lord! How blessed is the man who fears the Lord, Who greatly delights in His commandments.
- Psalms 113:1Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord, Praise the name of the Lord.
- Psalms 117:1Praise the Lord, all nations; Laud Him, all peoples!
- Psalms 150:6Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!
- Psalms 7:17I will give thanks to the Lord according to His righteousness And will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.
- Psalms 102:21That men may tell of 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 forever.
- Psalms 148:13Let them praise the name of the Lord, For His name alone is exalted; His glory is above earth and heaven.
- Exodus 34:5The Lord descended in the cloud and stood there with him as he called upon the name of the Lord.
- Nehemiah 9:5Then the Levites, Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah and Pethahiah, said, “Arise, bless the Lord your God forever and ever! O may Your glorious name be blessed And exalted above all blessing and praise!
- Psalms 134:1Behold, bless the Lord, all servants of the Lord, Who serve by night 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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