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All you who fear the LORD, praise the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/135.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />O house of Levi, bless the LORD! You who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/135.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/135.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/135.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Bless the LORD, O house of Levi! You who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/135.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />House of Levi, bless the LORD; You who revere the LORD, bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/135.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />O house of Levi, bless the LORD; You who revere the LORD, bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/135.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />O house of Levi, bless the LORD; You who revere the LORD, bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/135.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />O house of Levi, bless Yahweh; You who fear Yahweh, bless Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/135.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />O house of Levi, bless the LORD; You who fear the LORD [and worship Him with obedience], bless the LORD [with grateful praise]!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/135.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />House of Levi, bless the LORD! You who revere the LORD, bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/135.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />House of Levi, praise Yahweh! You who revere the LORD, praise the LORD! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/135.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />O house of Levi, bless ye Jehovah: Ye that fear Jehovah, bless ye Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/135.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and all the tribe of Levi, come praise the LORD! All of his worshipers, come praise the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/135.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />O house of Levi, bless ye the LORD: ye that fear the LORD, bless ye the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/135.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Descendants of Levi, praise the LORD. You people who fear the LORD, praise the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/135.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, you Levites; praise him, all you that worship him! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/135.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />House of Levi, bless the LORD! You who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/135.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/135.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />O family of Levi, praise the LORD! You loyal followers of the LORD, praise the LORD! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/135.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />House of Levi, praise the LORD. You who fear the LORD, praise the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/135.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/135.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />House of Levi, praise Yahweh! You who fear Yahweh, praise Yahweh! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/135.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />O house of Levi, bless YHWH, "" Those fearing YHWH, bless YHWH.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/135.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> O house of Levi, bless ye Jehovah, Those fearing Jehovah, bless ye Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/135.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />O house of Levi, praise ye Jehovah: ye fearing Jehovah, praise Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/135.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Bless the Lord, O house of Levi: you that fear the Lord, bless the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/135.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 134:20>Bless the Lord, O house of Levi. You who fear the Lord, bless the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/135.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />House of Levi, bless the LORD! You who fear the LORD, bless the LORD! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/135.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />O house of Levi, bless the LORD! You that fear the LORD, bless the LORD!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/135.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Bless the LORD, O house of Levi; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/135.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />House of Levi, bless LORD JEHOVAH! Worshipers of LORD JEHOVAH, bless LORD JEHOVAH!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/135.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O house of Levi, bless ye the LORD; Ye that fear the LORD, bless ye the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/135.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />O house of Levi, bless ye the Lord: ye that fear the Lord, bless the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/135-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16877" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/135.htm">Your Name, O LORD, Endures Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">O house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3878.htm" title="3878: hal·lê·wî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him. From lavah; attached; Levi, a son of Jacob.">of Levi,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·ră·ḵū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">bless</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3373.htm" title="3373: yir·’ê (Adj-mpc) -- Fearing, reverent. From yare'; fearing; morally, reverent.">you who fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·ră·ḵū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">bless</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD!</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>Blessed be the LORD from Zion—He who dwells in Jerusalem. Hallelujah!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/19-6.htm">Exodus 19:6</a></span><br />And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-8.htm">Deuteronomy 10:8</a></span><br />At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</a></span><br />who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6-8</a></span><br />“Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a></span><br />Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-13.htm">1 Chronicles 23:13</a></span><br />The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a></span><br />Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm">2 Chronicles 29:11</a></span><br />Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-6.htm">Isaiah 61:6</a></span><br />But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">1 Corinthians 6:19-20</a></span><br />Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/2-4.htm">Malachi 2:4-7</a></span><br />Then you will know that I have sent you this commandment so that My covenant with Levi may continue,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, which I gave to him; it called for reverence, and he revered Me and stood in awe of My name. / True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Philippians 3:3</a></span><br />For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-18.htm">Jeremiah 33:18</a></span><br />nor will the priests who are Levites ever fail to have a man before Me to offer burnt offerings, to burn grain offerings, and to present sacrifices.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: you that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">no reference </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/135-19.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/psalms/128-1.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/128-4.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/135-19.htm">House</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-23.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/psalms/135-19.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/119-48.htm">Revere</a> <a href="/psalms/119-79.htm">Worshippers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/145-1.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/psalms/143-4.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/135-21.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-46.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/psalms/135-21.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-3.htm">Revere</a> <a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Worshippers</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 135</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-5.htm">For his power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">For his judgments</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-15.htm">The vanity of idols</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-19.htm">An exhortation to bless God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/135.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/135.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>O house of Levi, bless the LORD;</b><br>The "house of Levi" refers to the tribe of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Levites were set apart for religious duties and were responsible for the care of the tabernacle and later the temple. This phrase calls upon the Levites to lead in worship and blessing the LORD, emphasizing their role as spiritual leaders. Historically, the Levites did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes, as their inheritance was the LORD Himself (<a href="/numbers/18-20.htm">Numbers 18:20-24</a>). This special relationship underscores their duty to bless and serve God. The call to bless the LORD is a reminder of their unique position and responsibility in Israel's worship life.<p><b>you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!</b><br>This phrase extends the call to worship beyond the Levites to all who fear the LORD. "Fear of the LORD" is a common biblical expression denoting reverence, awe, and obedience to God. It includes both Israelites and God-fearing Gentiles, indicating that worship is not limited to a specific group but is a universal call to all who acknowledge God's sovereignty. This inclusivity reflects the broader biblical theme that God's covenant and blessings are available to all who seek Him (<a href="/psalms/22-23.htm">Psalm 22:23</a>, <a href="/malachi/3-16.htm">Malachi 3:16</a>). The act of blessing the LORD involves acknowledging His greatness, expressing gratitude, and living in a way that honors Him. This phrase encourages a communal and individual response of worship, aligning with the biblical principle that true worship is both corporate and personal.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/house_of_levi.htm">House of Levi</a></b><br>The tribe of Levi was set apart for religious duties and service in the temple. They were responsible for the priestly functions and maintaining the worship practices of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/those_who_fear_the_lord.htm">Those who fear the LORD</a></b><br>This phrase refers to all believers who hold a reverent awe and respect for God. It encompasses not only the Israelites but also Gentiles who have come to faith.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/praise_the_lord.htm">Praise the LORD</a></b><br>This is a call to worship and glorify God, acknowledging His sovereignty, goodness, and mighty works.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_levites.htm">The Role of the Levites</a></b><br>The Levites were chosen for a special purpose in God's plan. As believers, we are also called to serve God in unique ways, using our gifts for His glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fear_of_the_lord.htm">The Fear of the LORD</a></b><br>Fearing the LORD is foundational to a life of faith. It involves recognizing His holiness and responding with obedience and worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_call_to_worship.htm">Universal Call to Worship</a></b><br>Worship is not limited to a specific group; all who fear the LORD are invited to praise Him. This inclusivity reflects the universal nature of God's call to salvation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_as_a_response_to_god's_character.htm">Praise as a Response to God's Character</a></b><br>Our praise should be a response to who God is and what He has done. Reflecting on His attributes and deeds fuels genuine worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_in_worship.htm">Community in Worship</a></b><br>The call to praise is communal, involving the whole house of Israel and all believers. Worshiping together strengthens our faith and unity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_135.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 135</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god_view_human_strength.htm">(Psalm 147:10-11) How does God's supposed indifference to physical strength align with other biblical passages that celebrate or rely upon human might in battles and conquests?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_verify_lord_saves_his_anointed.htm">Psalm 20:6 - How can we verify historically or scientifically that the Lord 'saves His anointed'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_suffering_persist_if_god_cares.htm">Psalm 103:13 depicts God's fatherly compassion--why then does widespread suffering and injustice persist if He is both caring and omnipotent?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_astrology.htm">What is the Bible's stance on astrology?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/135.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Bless the Lord, O house of Levi: ye that fear the Lord, bless the Lord</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/115-11.htm">Psalm 115:11, 13</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/135-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">O house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Levi,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֭לֵּוִי</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lê·wî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3878.htm">Strong's 3878: </a> </span><span class="str2">Levi -- a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him</span><br /><br /><span class="word">praise</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּרֲכ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·ră·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD;</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you who fear</span><br /><span class="heb">יִֽרְאֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(yir·’ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3373.htm">Strong's 3373: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fearing, reverent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֝הוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">praise</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּרֲכ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·ră·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD!</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/135-20.htm">Psalm 135:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/135-20.htm">Psalm 135:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/135-20.htm">Psalm 135:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/135-20.htm">Psalm 135:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/135-20.htm">Psalm 135:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/135-20.htm">Psalm 135:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/135-20.htm">Psalm 135:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/135-20.htm">Psalm 135:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/135-20.htm">Psalm 135:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/135-20.htm">Psalm 135:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/135-20.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 135:20 House of Levi praise Yahweh! 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