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Psalms

A collection of songs and prayers expressing a wide range of emotions and thoughts on faith.

Chapter 135

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1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.

*Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord's name; praise Him, all you Lord's helpers.

2 Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,

*Standing in God's temple, in the courtyards of where we worship Him.

3 Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.

*Praise God because God is kind. Sing happy songs to God's name since it feels nice.

4 For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.

*The LORD has picked Jacob and made them special, and also chose Israel to be uniquely His treasure.

5 For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.

*I understand that the LORD is truly great and much greater than any other god.

6 Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.

*Whatever the Lord wanted, He did it in heaven, on earth, in the sea, and everywhere deep.

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.

*He makes water rise from the Earth's edges, creates lightning for rain, and releases wind from his storage places.

8 Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.

*Who struck the firstborn of Egypt, including people and animals.

9 Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.

*Who sent signs and miracles to you, Egypt, specifically to Pharaoh and everyone working for him.

10 Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;

*Who defeated large countries and killed strong kings;

11 Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:

*Sihon, ruler of the Amorites, Og, ruler of Bashan, and all the lands of Canaan's kings.

12 And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people.

*And they handed over the land as an inheritance, an inheritance to Israel for their people.

13 Thy name, O LORD, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations.

*Your name, Lord, lasts forever, and your fame, Lord, lives on through every generation.

14 For the LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.

*For God will judge his followers, and he will feel sorry for his helpers.

15 The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.

*The statues of non-believers are made of silver and gold, created by people.

16 They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;

*They have mouths but don't talk; they have eyes but can't see.

17 They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.

*They can hear, but they won't listen; they don't breathe through their mouths either.

18 They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.

*Those who create such things are similar to them. Anyone who relies on them is the same.

19 Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:

*Praise the Lord, Israelites: praise the Lord, descendants of Aaron.

20 Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.

*Praise the Lord, Levite family; those who respect the Lord, praise the Lord.

21 Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.

*Praised is the Lord from Zion, living in Jerusalem. Celebrate the Lord.

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