Psalms135
English Standard Version
1 the Lord! the of the Lord, give , O of the Lord,
2who in the of the Lord, in the of the of our !
3 the Lord, for the Lord is ; to his , for it is !
4For the Lord has for himself, as his .
5For I that the Lord is , and that our is above .
6 the Lord , he , in and on , in the and .
7He it is who the at the of the , who for the and the from his .
8He it was who the of , both of and of ;
9who in your , O , and against and his ;
10who and ,
11 , of the , and , of , and the of ,
12and their as a , a to his .
13Your , O Lord, , your , O Lord, throughout .
14For the Lord will his and have on his .
15The of the are and , the of .
16They have , but do not ; they have , but do not ;
17they have , but do not , nor is any in their .
18Those who them them, so do who in them.
19O of , the Lord! O of , the Lord!
20O of , the Lord! You who the Lord, the Lord!
21 be the Lord from , he who in ! the Lord!
Cross References
Psalms 135Directly parallel sequence describing the vanity of idols and their helpless makers.
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Source of Israel's designation as God's peculiar treasure (segullah).
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Exact quotation: 'the Lord will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.'
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Identical theology of divine sovereignty: 'our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he pleased.'
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The foundational covenant statement: 'This is my name for ever, and this is my memorial.'
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Parallel exhortation calling on Israel, Aaron, and those who fear God (Levites/trust).
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Direct structural parallel summoning 'servants of the Lord' who 'stand in the house' to praise.
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Verbatim parallel describing vapors ascending, rain with lightnings, and wind brought from treasuries.
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The historical account of God smiting the firstborn of Egypt, both man and beast.
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Parallel liturgical litany celebrating the defeat of these same kings and giving their land.
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The narrative of the conquest over Sihon king of the Amorites and Og of Bashan.
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Jethro's confession: 'Now I know that the Lord is greater than all gods.'
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Identical warning that idol-makers and idol-trusters become spiritually dead and senseless like them.
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Symmetrical blessing of God 'out of Zion' concluding the song of praise.
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