📖 Psalms — Chapter 135 (KJV)
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Psalms 135:1 RPraise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.
Psalms 135:2 Ye Rthat stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.
Psalms 135:3 Praise the LORD; Rfor the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
Psalms 135:4 For Rthe LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
Psalms 135:5 For RI know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
Psalms 135:6 RWhatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.
Psalms 135:7 RHe 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.
Psalms 135:8 Who Rsmote the firstborn of Egypt, Tboth of man and beast.
Psalms 135:9 Who Rsent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.
Psalms 135:10 Who Rsmote great nations, and slew mighty kings;
Psalms 135:11 RSihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:
Psalms 135:12 And Rgave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people.
Psalms 135:13 RThy name, O LORD, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, Tthroughout all generations.
Psalms 135:14 For Rthe LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.
Psalms 135:15 The Ridols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.
Psalms 135:16 They have mouths, but they speak not; Reyes have they, but they see not;
Psalms 135:17 They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.
Psalms 135:18 RThey that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.
Psalms 135:19 RBless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:
Psalms 135:20 Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.
Psalms 135:21 Blessed be the LORD Rout of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 135:1–7 — Praise the good and sovereign Lord
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Servants praise God’s goodness, choice of Israel, and sovereignty over creation. Weather and deep places lie within his authority.
Key Truth: Praise God’s goodness and greatness.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Praise the LORD; for the LORD is ____ : sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.” (Psalms 135:3)
Find it in Psalms 135:3 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar ____ .” (Psalms 135:4)
Find it in Psalms 135:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the ____ out of his treasuries.” (Psalms 135:7)
Find it in Psalms 135:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 135:8–14 — Remember deliverance and inheritance
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Egypt’s wonders and defeated kings recall God’s rescue and gift of land. His enduring name grounds care for his people.
Key Truth: Remember God’s delivering acts.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Who smote the firstborn of ____ , both of man and beast.” (Psalms 135:8)
Find it in Psalms 135:8 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And gave their land for an ____ , an heritage unto Israel his people.” (Psalms 135:12)
Find it in Psalms 135:12 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all ____ .” (Psalms 135:13)
Find it in Psalms 135:13 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 135:15–21 — Powerless idols and living worship
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Speechless and breathless idols contrast with the living Lord. Israel, priests, Levites, and reverent worshipers are called to bless him.
Key Truth: Worship the living God.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of …” (Psalms 135:15)
Find it in Psalms 135:15 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any ____ in their mouths.” (Psalms 135:17)
Find it in Psalms 135:17 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Bless the LORD, O house of ____ : ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.” (Psalms 135:20)
Find it in Psalms 135:20 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Psalms 115:8 — Another psalm exposes the consequences of trusting idols.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What remembered mercy can strengthen your worship?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Why does the summons link singing and divine goodness?
2. How does chosen treasure coexist with universal sovereignty?
3. What connects historical rescue with inherited land?
4. How does enduring remembrance ground care for people?
5. Why do idols contrast with the blessing summons?
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