Psalms 135
Praise the Name of the Lord
1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD. Resurrection: Psalms 7:17, 102:21, 106:1, 107:8, 111:1, 112:1, 148:13, 150:6, Nehemiah 9:5. References Lord: Psalms 134:1 +5
2 Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God, References God: Psalms 92:13, Luke 2:37. References Lord: Psalms 116:19
3 Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant. Resurrection: Psalms 33:1, 63:5, 106:1, 147:1. Good: Psalms 100:5, 107:1, 118:1, 119:68, 136:1, Matthew 19:17 +5
4 For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure. References Lord: Psalms 33:12, Deuteronomy 10:15, 32:9, 1 Samuel 12:22, Malachi 3:17. References Israel: Isaiah 41:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 105:6, Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 2:9 +4
5 For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. References God: Psalms 48:1, 95:3, 97:9, Deuteronomy 10:17, Daniel 3:29. References Lord: Psalms 89:6. Parallel theme: Isaiah 40:22, 40:25 +3
6 Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.
7 He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries. Light: Jeremiah 10:13, 51:16. Parallel theme: Psalms 148:8, Zechariah 10:1, John 3:8
8 Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast. References Egypt: Psalms 78:51, Exodus 12:12. Parallel theme: Psalms 105:36
9 Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants. References Egypt: Deuteronomy 6:22. Parallel theme: Psalms 136:15
10 Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;
11 Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:
12 And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people. References Israel: Psalms 78:55
13 Thy name, O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations. References Lord: Psalms 8:9, 102:12, Exodus 3:15. Parallel theme: Psalms 72:17
14 For the LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants. Judgment: Psalms 7:8, 50:4, Deuteronomy 32:36. References Lord: Judges 10:16. Repentance: 1 Chronicles 21:15, Amos 7:3, 7:6, Jonah 4:2 +3
15 The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 4:28, Isaiah 37:19, Acts 17:29
16 They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;
17 They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.
18 They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them. Faith: Psalms 115:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 97:7
19 Bless the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:
20 Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.
21 Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD. Blessing: Psalms 128:5, 134:3. References Jerusalem: 2 Chronicles 6:6. Parallel theme: Psalms 76:2, Isaiah 12:6