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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 135
v15Psalms 115:4-8thematic

Directly parallel sequence describing the vanity of idols and their helpless makers.

Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB

v4Exodus 19:5allusion

Source of Israel's designation as God's peculiar treasure (segullah).

Supported by John Calvin, Matthew Poole

v14Deuteronomy 32:36quotation

Exact quotation: 'the Lord will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.'

Supported by Matthew Poole

v6Psalms 115:3thematic

Identical theology of divine sovereignty: 'our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he pleased.'

Supported by Matthew Poole

v13Exodus 3:15allusion

The foundational covenant statement: 'This is my name for ever, and this is my memorial.'

Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB

v19Psalms 115:9-11thematic

Parallel exhortation calling on Israel, Aaron, and those who fear God (Levites/trust).

Supported by JFB

v1Psalms 134:1thematic

Direct structural parallel summoning 'servants of the Lord' who 'stand in the house' to praise.

Supported by Matthew Poole, John Calvin

v7Jeremiah 10:13thematic

Verbatim parallel describing vapors ascending, rain with lightnings, and wind brought from treasuries.

Supported by Matthew Poole

v8Exodus 12:29allusion

The historical account of God smiting the firstborn of Egypt, both man and beast.

Supported by JFB

v10Psalms 136:17-22thematic

Parallel liturgical litany celebrating the defeat of these same kings and giving their land.

Supported by JFB

v11Numbers 21:21-35thematic

The narrative of the conquest over Sihon king of the Amorites and Og of Bashan.

Supported by Matthew Poole

v5Exodus 18:11thematic

Jethro's confession: 'Now I know that the Lord is greater than all gods.'

Supported by Matthew Poole

v18Psalms 115:8thematic

Identical warning that idol-makers and idol-trusters become spiritually dead and senseless like them.

Supported by Matthew Poole

v21Psalms 134:3thematic

Symmetrical blessing of God 'out of Zion' concluding the song of praise.

Supported by JFB

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