Psalms 135

In Praise of the Lord’s Kindness

1 Shout praises to the Lord!

You are his servants,

so praise his name.

2 All who serve in the temple

of the Lord our God,

3 come and shout praises.

Praise the name of the Lord!

He is kind and good.

4 He chose the family of Jacob

and the people of Israel

for his very own.

5 The Lord is much greater

than any other god.

6 He does as he chooses

in heaven and on earth

and deep in the sea.

7 The Lord makes the clouds rise

from far across the earth,

and he makes lightning

to go with the rain.

Then from his secret place

he sends out the wind.

8 The Lord killed the first-born

of people and animals

in the land of Egypt.

9 God used miracles and wonders

to fight the king of Egypt

and all of his officials.

10 He destroyed many nations

and killed powerful kings,

11 including King Sihon

of the Amorites

and King Og of Bashan.

He conquered every kingdom

in the land of Canaan

12 and gave their property

to his people Israel.

13 The name of the Lord

will be remembered forever,

and he will be famous

for all time to come.

14 The Lord will bring justice

and show mercy to all

who serve him.

15 *Ps 115.4-8;Rev 9.20. Idols of silver and gold

are made and worshiped

in other nations.

16 They have a mouth and eyes,

but they can’t speak or see.

17 They are completely deaf,

and they can’t breathe.

18 Everyone who makes idols

and all who trust them

will end up as helpless

as their idols.

19 Everyone in Israel,

come praise the Lord!

All the family of Aaron

20 and all the tribe of Levi,*135.19,20 Aaron … Levi: Aaron was from the tribe of Levi, and all priests were from his family. The temple helpers, singers, and musicians were also from the tribe of Levi.

come praise the Lord!

All of his worshipers,

come praise the Lord.

21 Praise the Lord from Zion!

He lives here in Jerusalem.

Shout praises to the Lord!