Bible Commentaries
Psalms 135

Introduction

PSALM 135

:-. 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.

Verse 1

1-3. In the general call for praise, the priests, that stand in the house of the Lord, are specially mentioned.

Verse 4

4-7. God's choice of Israel is the first reason assigned for rendering praise; the next, His manifested greatness in creation and providence.

Verse 6

6. heaven, and . . . seas, and all . . . ends of the earth—denote universality.

Verse 7

4-7. God's choice of Israel is the first reason assigned for rendering praise; the next, His manifested greatness in creation and providence.

Verse 8

8, 9. The last plague [ :-] is cited to illustrate His "tokens and wonders."

Verse 10

10-12. The conquest of Canaan was by God's power, not that of the people.

Verse 13

13. heritage—or, "possession."

name . . . memorial—Each denote that by which God is made known.

Verse 14

14. will judge—do justice ( :-).

repent himself—change His dealings (Psalms 90:13).

Verse 15

15-18. (Compare :-).

Verse 18

18. are like unto them—or, "shall be like," &c. Idolaters become spiritually stupid and perish with their idols ( :-).

Verse 19

19-21. (Compare :-). There we have "trust" for "bless" here.

Verse 21

21. out of Zion—(Compare Psalms 110:2; Psalms 134:3). From the Church, as a center, His praise is diffused throughout the earth.