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Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who minister by night in the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/134.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Oh, praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, you who serve at night in the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/134.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who stand by night in the house of the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/134.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/134.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all <i>ye</i> servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/134.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless the LORD, All <i>you</i> servants of the LORD, Who by night stand in the house of the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/134.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, Who serve by night in the house of the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/134.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless the LORD, all servants of the LORD, Who serve by night in the house of the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/134.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Behold, bless the LORD, all servants of the LORD, Who serve by night in the house of the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/134.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless Yahweh, all <i>you</i> slaves of Yahweh, Who stand in the house of Yahweh by night!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/134.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless <i>and</i> praise the LORD, all servants of the LORD (priests, Levites), Who stand <i>and</i> serve by night in the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/134.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Now bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who stand in the LORD’s house at night!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/134.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Now praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who stand in the LORD&#8217s house at night! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/134.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless ye Jehovah, all ye servants of Jehovah, That by night stand in the house of Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/134.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone who serves the LORD, come and offer praises. Everyone who has gathered in his temple tonight, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/134.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/134.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[A song for going up to worship.] Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, all who stand in the house of the LORD night after night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/134.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Come, praise the LORD, all his servants, all who serve in his Temple at night. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/134.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve nightly in the LORD's Temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/134.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/134.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Attention! Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who serve in the LORD's temple during the night. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/134.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />[A Song of Ascents.] Look. Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who stand by night in the LORD's house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/134.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, who by night stand in the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/134.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. Look! Praise Yahweh, all you servants of Yahweh, who stand by night in Yahweh’s house! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/134.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A SONG OF THE ASCENTS. Behold, bless YHWH, all servants of YHWH, "" Who are standing in the house of YHWH by night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/134.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A Song of the Ascents. Lo, bless Jehovah, all servants of Jehovah, Who are standing in the house of Jehovah by night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/134.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Song of ascensions. Behold, praise ye Jehovah, all ye servants of Jehovah, standing in the house of Jehovah, in the nights.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/134.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Behold now bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord: Who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/134.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 133:1>A Canticle in steps. Behold, bless the Lord now, all you servants of the Lord, who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/134.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A song of ascents. O come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD You who stand in the house of the LORD throughout the nights. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/134.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who stand by night in the house of the LORD!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/134.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />BEHOLD, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who by night stand in the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/134.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Bless LORD JEHOVAH, all you Servants of LORD JEHOVAH, those who stand in his house and in the courts of the house of LORD JEHOVAH at night.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/134.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, That stand in the house of the LORD in the night seasons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/134.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A Song of Degrees. Behold now, bless ye the Lord, all the servants of the Lord, who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/134-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16724" 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/134.htm">Bless the LORD, All You Servants</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7892.htm" title="7892: šîr (N-msc) -- A song, singing. Or feminine shiyrah; from shiyr; a song; abstractly, singing.">A song</a> <a href="/hebrew/4609.htm" title="4609: ham·ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Feminine of ma'aleh; elevation, i.e. The act, or the condition; specifically a climactic progression.">of ascents.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"> Come,</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/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·ḏê (N-mpc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">you servants</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.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: hā·‘ō·mə·ḏîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">who serve</a> <a href="/hebrew/3915.htm" title="3915: bal·lê·lō·wṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Night. Or leyl; also laylah; from the same as luwl; properly, a twist, i.e. Night; figuratively, adversity.">by night</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇêṯ- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in the house</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.">of the LORD!</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!…<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="/psalms/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1-2</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD, / who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4</a></span><br />Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Psalm 103:20-21</a></span><br />Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. / Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1-3</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. / Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore. / From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/116-19.htm">Psalm 116:19</a></span><br />in the courts of the LORD’s house, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/122-1.htm">Psalm 122:1</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-19.htm">Psalm 135:19-21</a></span><br />O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; / O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD! / Blessed be the LORD from Zion—He who dwells in Jerusalem. Hallelujah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/141-2.htm">Psalm 141:2</a></span><br />May my prayer be set before You like incense; my uplifted hands, like the evening offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-33.htm">1 Chronicles 9:33</a></span><br />Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-30.htm">1 Chronicles 23:30</a></span><br />They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening.<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="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Nehemiah 11:17</a></span><br />Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-29.htm">Isaiah 30:29</a></span><br />You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-6.htm">Isaiah 62:6</a></span><br />On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Behold, bless you the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/120-1.htm">Psalm 120:1</a></b></br> A Song of degrees. In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/121-1.htm">Psalm 121:1</a></b></br> A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/122-1.htm">Psalm 122:1</a></b></br> A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">bless ye</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/103-21.htm">Psalm 103:21</a></b></br> Bless ye the LORD, all <i>ye</i> his hosts; <i>ye</i> ministers of his, that do his pleasure.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1,2,19-21</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise <i>him</i>, O ye servants of the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/23-30.htm">1 Chronicles 23:30-32</a></b></br> And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even; … </p><p class="hdg">which by night</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/130-6.htm">Psalm 130:6</a></b></br> My soul <i>waiteth</i> for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: <i>I say, more than</i> they that watch for the morning.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/8-35.htm">Leviticus 8:35</a></b></br> Therefore shall ye abide <i>at</i> the door of the tabernacle of the congregation day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that ye die not: for so I am commanded.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/9-23.htm">1 Chronicles 9:23,33</a></b></br> So they and their children <i>had</i> the oversight of the gates of the house of the LORD, <i>namely</i>, the house of the tabernacle, by wards… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/133-1.htm">Ascents</a> <a href="/psalms/132-15.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/psalms/133-1.htm">Degrees</a> <a href="/psalms/132-3.htm">House</a> <a href="/psalms/101-6.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/psalms/121-6.htm">Night</a> <a href="/psalms/122-7.htm">Places</a> <a href="/psalms/124-6.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/104-19.htm">Seasons</a> <a href="/psalms/123-2.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/psalms/119-91.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/psalms/133-3.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/130-3.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/psalms/122-2.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/psalms/132-1.htm">Up&Gt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-176.htm">Ascents</a> <a href="/psalms/134-2.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-8.htm">Degrees</a> <a href="/psalms/135-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/psalms/135-2.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/psalms/136-9.htm">Night</a> <a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">Places</a> <a href="/psalms/134-2.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-14.htm">Seasons</a> <a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-22.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/psalms/137-3.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/135-2.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/psalms/135-2.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/psalms/120-1.htm">Up&Gt</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 134</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/134-1.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 /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/psalms/134.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Come</b><br />The Hebrew word for "come" is "הִנֵּה" (hinneh), which is often used as an interjection to draw attention or to call someone to action. In this context, it serves as an invitation or exhortation, urging the faithful to approach with intention and readiness. This word sets the tone for the psalm, emphasizing the importance of active participation in worship and the communal aspect of faith.<p><b>bless</b><br />The Hebrew root for "bless" is "בָּרַךְ" (barak), which means to kneel, to praise, or to invoke divine favor. In the context of this psalm, blessing the LORD is an act of worship and reverence, acknowledging His sovereignty and goodness. It is a call to express gratitude and adoration, recognizing God's majesty and the blessings He bestows upon His people.<p><b>the LORD</b><br />The term "LORD" is translated from the Hebrew "יְהוָה" (YHWH), the sacred and personal name of God, often rendered as Yahweh. This name signifies God's eternal presence and covenant relationship with His people. It is a reminder of His faithfulness and the intimate connection He desires with those who worship Him.<p><b>all you servants of the LORD</b><br />The phrase "servants of the LORD" refers to those who are dedicated to serving God, particularly the Levites and priests who ministered in the temple. The Hebrew word for "servants" is "עֲבָדִים" (avadim), which implies a sense of duty and devotion. This highlights the honor and responsibility of serving God, emphasizing that all believers are called to be His servants, living lives of obedience and worship.<p><b>who serve by night</b><br />Serving "by night" indicates the continuous and unceasing nature of worship and service to God. The Hebrew word "לַיְלָה" (laylah) for "night" suggests a time of quiet and reflection, when the world is at rest. This phrase underscores the dedication required to serve God at all times, even in the stillness and solitude of the night, symbolizing vigilance and faithfulness.<p><b>in the house of the LORD</b><br />The "house of the LORD" refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites. The Hebrew word "בֵּית" (bayit) for "house" signifies a dwelling place, a sacred space where God's presence resides. This phrase reminds believers of the importance of gathering in community to worship and the privilege of entering into God's presence, whether in a physical temple or through the spiritual temple of the heart.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/134.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">All ye servants.--</span>We learn from <a href="/1_chronicles/9-33.htm" title="And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night.">1Chronicles 9:33</a> that there were Levites whose duties brought them to the Temple by night. Moreover, the word <span class= "ital">'?mad, </span>"stand," is the customary word for sacerdotal service (<a href="/deuteronomy/10-8.htm" title="At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister to him, and to bless in his name, to this day.">Deuteronomy 10:8</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/18-7.htm" title="Then he shall minister in the name of the LORD his God, as all his brothers the Levites do, which stand there before the LORD.">Deuteronomy 18:7</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/23-30.htm" title="And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even:">1Chronicles 23:30</a>, &c).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/134.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Behold</span>. The word calls attention to an immediate need - something that is to be done, and to be done at once. <span class="cmt_word">Bless ye the Lord.</span> This must mean "for us" - "on our behalf." Thank God for having brought our journey to a prosperous end. <span class="cmt_word">All ye servants of the Lord, which by night stand in the house of the Lord</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. ye special servants of the Lord, priests and Levites, now standing within his courts, and engaged in his worship. The temple was never left without a body of priests and Levites, to keep it and sing praises in it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/134-1.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">A Song</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁ֗יר</span> <span class="translit">(šîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7892.htm">Strong's 7892: </a> </span><span class="str2">A song, singing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ascents.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ham·ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4609.htm">Strong's 4609: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elevation, the act, the condition, a climactic progression</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Come,</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנֵּ֤ה ׀</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bless</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">יְ֭הוָה</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">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you servants</span><br /><span class="heb">עַבְדֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḇ·ḏê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of 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">who serve</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֹמְדִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ō·mə·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by night</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּלֵּילֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(bal·lê·lō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3915.htm">Strong's 3915: </a> </span><span class="str2">A twist, night, adversity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּבֵית־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḇêṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | 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 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 134:1 A Song of Ascents (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/133-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 133:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 133:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/134-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 134:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 134:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>