PSALMS

The One Hundred Thirty Fifth Psalm

Laudate Nomen.

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O PRAISE the LORD, laud ye the Name of the LORD; * praise it, O ye servants of the LORD;
 
Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, * in the courts of the house of our God.
 
O praise the LORD, for the LORD is gracious; * O sing praises unto his Name, for it is lovely.
 
For why? the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, * and Israel for his own possession.
 
For I know that the LORD is great, * and that our Lord is above all gods.
 
Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth; * and in the sea, and in all deep places.
 
He bringeth forth the clouds from the ends of the world, * and sendeth forth lightnings with the rain, bringing the winds out of his treasuries.
 
He smote the firstborn of Egypt, * both of man and beast.
 
He hath sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O thou land of Egypt; * upon Pharaoh, and all his servants.
 
He smote divers nations, * and slew mighty kings:
 
Sihon, king of the Amorites; and Og, the king of Bashan; * and all the kingdoms of Canaan;
 
And gave their land to be an heritage, * even an heritage unto Israel his people.
 
Thy Name, O LORD, endureth for ever; * so doth thy memorial, O LORD, from one generation to another.
 
For the LORD will avenge his people, * and be gracious unto his servants.
 
As for the images of the heathen, they are but silver and gold; * the work of men's hands.
 
They have mouths, and speak not; * eyes have they, but they see not.
 
They have ears, and yet they hear not; * neither is there any breath in their mouths.
 
They that make them are like unto them; * and so are all they that put their trust in them.
 
Praise the LORD, ye house of Israel; * praise the LORD, ye house of Aaron.
 
Praise the LORD, ye house of Levi; * ye that fear the LORD, praise the LORD.
 
Praised be the LORD out of Sion, * who dwelleth at Jerusalem.