Psalms 135
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
World English Bible
1Hallelujah. Praise ye the name of the LORD; give praise, O ye servants of the LORD,
1Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD’s name! Praise him, you servants of the LORD,
2Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.
2you who stand in the LORD’s house, in the courts of our God’s house.
3Praise ye the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing praises unto His name, for it is pleasant.
3Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good. Sing praises to his name, for that is pleasant.
4For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto Himself, and Israel for His own treasure.
4For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel for his own possession.
5For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
5For I know that the LORD is great, that our Lord is above all gods.
6Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that hath He done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps;
6Whatever the LORD pleased, that he has done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps.
7Who causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; He maketh lightnings for the rain; He bringeth forth the wind out of His treasuries.
7He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He makes lightnings with the rain. He brings the wind out of his treasuries.
8Who smote the first-born of Egypt, both of man and beast.
8He struck the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and animal.
9He sent signs and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.
9He sent signs and wonders into the middle of you, Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his servants.
10Who smote many nations, and slew mighty kings:
10He struck many nations, and killed mighty kings—
11Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan;
11Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan—
12And gave their land for a heritage, a heritage unto Israel His people.
12and gave their land for a heritage, a heritage to Israel, his people.
13O LORD, Thy name endureth for ever; thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations.
13Your name, LORD, endures forever; your renown, LORD, throughout all generations.
14For the LORD will judge His people, and repent Himself for His servants.
14For the LORD will judge his people and have compassion on his servants.
15The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
15The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.
16They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;
16They have mouths, but they can’t speak. They have eyes, but they can’t see.
17They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.
17They have ears, but they can’t hear, neither is there any breath in their mouths.
18They that make them shall be like unto them; yea, every one that trusteth in them.
18Those who make them will be like them, yes, everyone who trusts in them.
19O house of Israel, bless ye the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless ye the LORD;
19House of Israel, praise the LORD! House of Aaron, praise the LORD!
20O house of Levi, bless ye the LORD; ye that fear the LORD, bless ye the LORD.
20House of Levi, praise the LORD! You who fear the LORD, praise the LORD!
21Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, who dwelleth at Jerusalem. Hallelujah.
21Blessed be the LORD from Zion, who dwells in Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!
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