Psalms 135 — with JFB Commentary
The King James text with the Jamieson-Fausset-Brown commentary (1871, public domain) directly beneath the verses it explains. Verses without a JFB note stand alone.
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1Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.
PSALM 135
Psa 135:1-21. A Psalm of praise, in which God's relations to His Church, His power in the natural world, and in delivering His people, are contrasted with the vanity of idols and idol-worship.
1-3. In the general call for praise, the priests, that stand in the house of the Lord, are specially mentioned.
2Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.
PSALM 135
Psa 135:1-21. A Psalm of praise, in which God's relations to His Church, His power in the natural world, and in delivering His people, are contrasted with the vanity of idols and idol-worship.
1-3. In the general call for praise, the priests, that stand in the house of the Lord, are specially mentioned.
3Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
PSALM 135
Psa 135:1-21. A Psalm of praise, in which God's relations to His Church, His power in the natural world, and in delivering His people, are contrasted with the vanity of idols and idol-worship.
1-3. In the general call for praise, the priests, that stand in the house of the Lord, are specially mentioned.
4For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
4-7. God's choice of Israel is the first reason assigned for rendering praise; the next, His manifested greatness in creation and providence.
5For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
4-7. God's choice of Israel is the first reason assigned for rendering praise; the next, His manifested greatness in creation and providence.
6Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.
4-7. God's choice of Israel is the first reason assigned for rendering praise; the next, His manifested greatness in creation and providence.
7He 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.
4-7. God's choice of Israel is the first reason assigned for rendering praise; the next, His manifested greatness in creation and providence.
8Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.
8-9. The last plague [Ex 12:29] is cited to illustrate His "tokens and wonders."
9Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.
8-9. The last plague [Ex 12:29] is cited to illustrate His "tokens and wonders."
10Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;
10-12. The conquest of Canaan was by God's power, not that of the people.
11Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:
10-12. The conquest of Canaan was by God's power, not that of the people.
12And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people.
10-12. The conquest of Canaan was by God's power, not that of the people.
13Thy name, O LORD, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations.
13. heritage--or, "possession."
name ... memorial--Each denote that by which God is made known.
14For the LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.
14. will judge--do justice (Psa 72:2).
repent himself--change His dealings (Psa 90:13).
15The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.
15-18. (Compare Psa 115:4-8).
16They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;
15-18. (Compare Psa 115:4-8).
17They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.
15-18. (Compare Psa 115:4-8).
18They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.
15-18. (Compare Psa 115:4-8).
19Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:
19-21. (Compare Psa 115:9-11). There we have "trust" for "bless" here.
20Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.
19-21. (Compare Psa 115:9-11). There we have "trust" for "bless" here.
21Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.
19-21. (Compare Psa 115:9-11). There we have "trust" for "bless" here.