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our Lord is above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/135.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For I know that the LORD <i>is</i> great, and <i>that</i> our Lord <i>is</i> above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/135.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For I know that the LORD <i>is</i> great, And our Lord <i>is</i> above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/135.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For I know that the LORD is great And that our Lord is above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/135.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For I know that the LORD is great And that our Lord is above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/135.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For I know that the LORD is great, And that our Lord is above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/135.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For I know that Yahweh is great And that our Lord is <i>greater</i> than all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/135.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For I know that the LORD is great And that our Lord is above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/135.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is greater than all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/135.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For I know that Yahweh is great; our Lord is greater than all gods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/135.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For I know that Jehovah is great, And that our Lord is above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/135.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD is much greater than any other god. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/135.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/135.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I know that the LORD is great, that our Lord is greater than all the false gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/135.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I know that our LORD is great, greater than all the gods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/135.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord surpasses all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/135.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/135.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Yes, I know the LORD is great, and our Lord is superior to all gods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/135.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For I know that the LORD is great, that our Lord is above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/135.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/135.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For I know that Yahweh is great, that our Lord is above all gods. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/135.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For I have known that YHWH [is] great, "" Indeed, our Lord [is] above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/135.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For I have known that great is Jehovah, Yea, our Lord is above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/135.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For I knew that great is Jehovah, and our Lord above all gods.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/135.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For I have known that the Lord is great, and our God is above all gods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/135.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 134:5>For I have known that the Lord is great, and our God is before all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/135.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For I know that the LORD is great, that our Lord is greater than all gods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/135.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/135.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For I know that the LORD is great, and that our LORD is above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/135.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because I know that LORD JEHOVAH, our Lord, is greater than all gods!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/135.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For I know that the LORD is great, And that our Lord is above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/135.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For I know that the Lord is great, and our Lord is above all gods;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/135-5.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=16774" 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">4</span>For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yā·ḏa‘·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">know</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</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/1419.htm" title="1419: ḡā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">is great;</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: wa·’ă·ḏō·nê·nū (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">our Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: mik·kāl (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">is above all</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">gods.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.…<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/18-11.htm">Exodus 18:11</a></span><br />Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-39.htm">Deuteronomy 4:39</a></span><br />Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">1 Chronicles 16:25</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/95-3.htm">Psalm 95:3</a></span><br />For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-9.htm">Psalm 97:9</a></span><br />For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/99-2.htm">Psalm 99:2</a></span><br />Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/113-5.htm">Psalm 113:5</a></span><br />Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3</a></span><br />Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-6.htm">Jeremiah 10:6</a></span><br />There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-10.htm">Jeremiah 10:10</a></span><br />But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a></span><br />All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/8-6.htm">1 Corinthians 8:6</a></span><br />yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-6.htm">Ephesians 4:6</a></span><br />one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a></span><br />Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.</p><p class="hdg">I know</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/48-1.htm">Psalm 48:1</a></b></br> A Song <i>and</i> Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great <i>is</i> the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, <i>in</i> the mountain of his holiness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-8.htm">Psalm 86:8-10</a></b></br> Among the gods <i>there is</i> none like unto thee, O Lord; neither <i>are there any works</i> like unto thy works… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6</a></b></br> For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? <i>who</i> among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/106-28.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/psalms/133-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/119-127.htm">Greater</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/136-2.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/psalms/135-10.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/138-2.htm">Greater</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>For I know that the LORD is great;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes personal conviction and acknowledgment of God's greatness. The psalmist's declaration reflects a deep, experiential knowledge of God's power and majesty. In the biblical context, the greatness of the LORD is often demonstrated through His creation, providence, and acts of deliverance, such as the Exodus (<a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a>). The Hebrew word for "great" (gadol) conveys not only size but also importance and significance. This greatness is a recurring theme in the Psalms (<a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3</a>) and is foundational to understanding God's sovereignty and authority over all creation.<p><b>our Lord is above all gods.</b><br>This statement asserts the supremacy of the LORD over any other deities, which were often worshiped by surrounding nations. In the ancient Near Eastern context, polytheism was prevalent, with various gods associated with different aspects of life and nature. The psalmist's declaration aligns with the monotheistic belief central to Israel's faith, as seen in the Shema (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4</a>). The phrase "above all gods" underscores the LORD's unique position as the one true God, superior to any idols or false gods (<a href="/isaiah/44-6.htm">Isaiah 44:6-8</a>). This superiority is also a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate victory over all spiritual powers and authorities (<a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Colossians 2:15</a>), affirming His divine nature and authority.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/135.htm">Psalm 135</a>, traditionally attributed to the community of Israel, expressing worship and acknowledgment of God's supremacy.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gods.htm">Gods</a></b><br>Refers to the false gods or idols worshiped by surrounding nations, highlighting the contrast between them and the one true God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who are called to recognize and proclaim the greatness of the LORD.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_worship.htm">Temple Worship</a></b><br>The context of the Psalm, which is often associated with temple worship, where the greatness of God is celebrated.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_supremacy.htm">Acknowledging God's Supremacy</a></b><br>Recognize that the LORD is above all other powers and authorities in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rejecting_idolatry.htm">Rejecting Idolatry</a></b><br>Identify and turn away from modern-day idols that compete for our devotion and trust.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_and_praise.htm">Worship and Praise</a></b><br>Engage in regular worship, both personally and corporately, to declare God's greatness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>In times of uncertainty, remember that God is in control and above all circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/proclaiming_god's_greatness.htm">Proclaiming God's Greatness</a></b><br>Share with others the truth of God's supremacy and His deeds in your life.<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/what_does_god's_infiniteness_mean.htm">What does God's infiniteness mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_god_observe_all_humans_at_once.htm">(Psalm 14:2) How can God observe all of humanity at once, and is there any scientific basis for such omniscience?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_god_name_every_star.htm">(Psalm 147:4) How can God literally count and name every star in the universe, given the countless galaxies and ever-expanding cosmos?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_ask_cain_about_abel.htm">Genesis 4:8-10: Why would God question Cain about Abel's whereabouts if God is supposed to be all-knowing?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/135.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5, 6) Adapted from <a href="/psalms/115-3.htm" title="But our God is in the heavens: he has done whatever he has pleased.">Psalm 115:3</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/135.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.</span> Here is the second reason why God should be praised - he is great, greater far than any other being - "above all gods" - "more to be feared than all gods" (<a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4</a>). This greatness is shown, firstly, in his power over nature, which is the subject of vers. 7, 8; and secondly, in his dealings with mankind, which form the subject of vers. 8-12. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/135-5.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲנִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">know</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֭דַעְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏa‘·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</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">is great;</span><br /><span class="heb">גָד֣וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(ḡā·ḏō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our Lord</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֝אֲדֹנֵ֗ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·ḏō·nê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is above all</span><br /><span class="heb">מִכָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(mik·kāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | 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">gods.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/135-5.htm">Psalm 135:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/135-5.htm">Psalm 135:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/135-5.htm">Psalm 135:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/135-5.htm">Psalm 135:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/135-5.htm">Psalm 135:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/135-5.htm">Psalm 135:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/135-5.htm">Psalm 135:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/135-5.htm">Psalm 135:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/135-5.htm">Psalm 135:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/135-5.htm">Psalm 135:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/135-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 135:5 For I know that Yahweh is great (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/135-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 135:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 135:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/135-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 135:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 135:6" /></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>