Psalm 135:1

The Greatness of the LORD and the Vanity of Idols

135¹ Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord.

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Other Translations of Psalm 135:1

New International Version

The Greatness of the LORD and the Vanity of Idols

135¹ Praise the Lord.Hebrew "Hallelu Yah" ; also in verses 3 and 21Praise the name of the Lord; praise him, you servants of the Lord,

English Standard Version

The Greatness of the LORD and the Vanity of Idols

135¹ Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord, give praise, O servants of the Lord,

The Message

The Greatness of the LORD and the Vanity of Idols

135¹ Hallelujah! Praise the name of God, praise the works of God.

New King James Version

The Greatness of the LORD and the Vanity of Idols

135¹ Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord; Praise Him, O you servants of the Lord!

New Living Translation

The Greatness of the LORD and the Vanity of Idols

135¹ Praise the Lord ! Praise the name of the Lord ! Praise him, you who serve the Lord,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 135:1

Commentary on Psalm 135:1-4

(Read Psalm 135:1-4)

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 him for this distinguishing favour, they are the most unworthy and ungrateful of all people.