Psalms 135

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 135 of 150

¹ Praise Jah! Praise the name of Jehovah; sing praise, servants of Jehovah;

² those who stand in the house of Jehovah in the courts of the house of our God;

³ praise Jah! For Jehovah is good! Sing praises to His name, for it is delightful.

⁴ For Jehovah has chosen Jacob to Himself, Israel for His special treasure.

Chapter Summary

An exhortation to praise Jehovah for His mercy, for His power, and for His judgment. The vanity of idols.

נַחֲלָ֑ה possession H5159 · TWOT 1342a

בְּכוֹרֵ֣י first-born H1060 · TWOT 244a

יַעֲקֹ֗ב Jacob H3290 · TWOT 1676f

מִצְרָ֑יִם Egypt H4714 · TWOT 1235

שֹׁ֘כֵ֤ן settle down H7931 · TWOT 2387

Striking Egypt's First-born

God strikes the first-born of Egypt, from man to animal.

Defeat of Sihon and Og

God strikes great nations and mighty kings, including Sihon of the Amorites and Og of Bashan.

Inheritance of Canaan

God gives the land of Canaan as an inheritance to His people Israel.

Striking Egypt's First-born

God strikes the first-born of Egypt, from man to animal.

Psalms 135:8

Defeat of Sihon and Og

God strikes great nations and mighty kings, including Sihon of the Amorites and Og of Bashan.

Psalms 135:10-11

Inheritance of Canaan

God gives the land of Canaan as an inheritance to His people Israel.

Psalms 135:12

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