📖 Psalms — Chapter 113 (KJV)
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Psalms 113:1 RTPraise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.
Psalms 113:2 RBlessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.
Psalms 113:3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’s name is to be praised.
Psalms 113:4 The LORD is Rhigh above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
Psalms 113:5 Who is Rlike unto the LORD our God, who Tdwelleth on high,
Psalms 113:6 Who Rhumbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!
Psalms 113:7 He Rraiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
Psalms 113:8 RThat he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
Psalms 113:9 He Rmaketh the barren woman Tto keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 113:1–3 — Praise throughout the day
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Servants are called to bless the Lord’s name continually, from sunrise to sunset. His praise extends through every ordinary hour.
Key Truth: Let praise fill the day.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye ____ of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.” (Psalms 113:1)
Find it in Psalms 113:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Blessed be the ____ of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.” (Psalms 113:2)
Find it in Psalms 113:2 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “From the rising of the ____ unto the going down of the same the LORD’s name …” (Psalms 113:3)
Find it in Psalms 113:3 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 113:4–6 — The exalted Lord looks down
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
God’s glory is above nations and heavens, yet he attends to heaven and earth. Exaltation does not imply indifference to lowly lives.
Key Truth: God’s greatness includes attentive care.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “The LORD is high above all ____ , and his glory above the heavens.” (Psalms 113:4)
Find it in Psalms 113:4 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… is high above all nations, and his glory above the ____ .” (Psalms 113:4)
Find it in Psalms 113:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Who ____ himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and …” (Psalms 113:6)
Find it in Psalms 113:6 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 113:7–9 — The lowly are raised
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The poor and needy are lifted to honor, and a barren woman receives joyful family life. These images celebrate reversal through divine care.
Key Truth: Honor God’s care for the lowly.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “He raiseth up the ____ out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of …” (Psalms 113:7)
Find it in Psalms 113:7 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “That he may set him with ____ , even with the princes of his people.” (Psalms 113:8)
Find it in Psalms 113:8 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… the barren woman to keep house, and to be a ____ mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.” (Psalms 113:9)
Find it in Psalms 113:9 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
1 Samuel 2:8 — Hannah’s song also celebrates God raising the poor.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Who might be overlooked whom you can honor and help?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How do time and direction widen praise?
2. What distinguishes divine height from indifference?
3. How does lifting the poor change social standing?
4. How does the barren-house image express reversal?
5. How does the opening summons return at the close?
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