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href="/bsb/psalms/113.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/113.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Let the name of the LORD be praised, both now and forevermore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/113.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the LORD now and forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/113.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/113.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/113.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/113.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and forevermore!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/113.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time <i>on</i> and forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/113.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/113.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/113.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />May the name of Yahweh be blessed From now until forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/113.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/113.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the name of the LORD be blessed both now and forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/113.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the name of Yahweh be praised both now and forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/113.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of Jehovah From this time forth and for evermore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/113.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Let the name of the LORD be praised now and forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/113.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/113.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Thank the name of the LORD now and forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/113.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />May his name be praised, now and forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/113.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />May the name of the LORD be blessed from now to eternity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/113.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/113.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />May the LORD's name be praised now and forevermore! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/113.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the LORD, from this time forth and forevermore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/113.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/113.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be Yahweh’s name, from this time forward and forever more. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/113.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The Name of YHWH is blessed, "" From now on, and for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/113.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The name of Jehovah is blessed, From henceforth, and unto the age.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/113.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The name of Jehovah shall be praised from time and even forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/113.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the Lord, from henceforth now and for ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/113.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 112:2>Blessed is the name of the Lord, from this time forward and even forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/113.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/113.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time on and forevermore.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/113.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/113.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The Name of LORD JEHOVAH shall be blessed from eternity until eternity.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/113.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/113.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let the name of the Lord be blessed, from this present time and for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/113-2.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=14419" 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/113.htm">The LORD Exalts the Humble</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: mə·ḇō·rāḵ (V-Pual-Prtcpl-ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">Blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yə·hî (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">be</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šêm (N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">the name</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/6258.htm" title="6258: mê·‘at·tāh (Prep-m:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">both now</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">and forevermore.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ‘ō·w·lām (N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. "></a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.…<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/72-19.htm">Psalm 72:19</a></span><br />And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/115-18.htm">Psalm 115:18</a></span><br />But it is we who will bless the LORD, both now and forevermore. Hallelujah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. / Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/148-13.htm">Psalm 148:13</a></span><br />Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1-2</a></span><br />Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1</a></span><br />Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-2.htm">Psalm 96:2</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-33.htm">Psalm 104:33</a></span><br />I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-48.htm">Psalm 106:48</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-21.htm">Psalm 145:21</a></span><br />My mouth will declare the praise of the LORD; let every creature bless His holy name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/146-2.htm">Psalm 146:2</a></span><br />I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-7.htm">Isaiah 63:7</a></span><br />I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-20.htm">Daniel 2:20</a></span><br />and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.<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="/luke/1-68.htm">Luke 1:68</a></span><br />“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for ever more.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/41-13.htm">Psalm 41:13</a></b></br> Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/106-48.htm">Psalm 106:48</a></b></br> Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/16-36.htm">1 Chronicles 16:36</a></b></br> Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/112-6.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/112-2.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/109-28.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/psalms/106-31.htm">Evermore</a> <a href="/psalms/112-9.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/93-5.htm">Forevermore</a> <a href="/psalms/110-2.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/105-19.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/115-18.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/115-15.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/115-12.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/psalms/115-18.htm">Evermore</a> <a href="/psalms/115-18.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/115-18.htm">Forevermore</a> <a href="/psalms/114-1.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/115-18.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/psalms/113-3.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/115-18.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 113</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his excellence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/113-6.htm">For his mercy</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/113.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/113.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Blessed be the name of the LORD</b><br>The phrase "Blessed be the name of the LORD" is a call to worship and reverence. In biblical times, a name was more than just a label; it represented the character and essence of a person. The name of the LORD (YHWH) signifies His eternal nature, holiness, and sovereignty. This phrase is a common expression of praise found throughout the Psalms and other parts of Scripture, such as in <a href="/job/1-21.htm">Job 1:21</a>, where Job blesses the name of the LORD despite his suffering. It reflects a deep acknowledgment of God's worthiness to be praised, regardless of circumstances. The act of blessing God's name is an act of worship that recognizes His authority and goodness.<p><b>both now and forevermore</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the eternal nature of God's praise. It suggests that the worship of God is not limited to a specific time or place but is an ongoing, perpetual act. The use of "now" indicates the immediacy and relevance of worship in the present moment, while "forevermore" points to the unending nature of God's reign and the eternal call to praise Him. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/revelation/4-8.htm">Revelation 4:8</a>, where the heavenly beings continually worship God, declaring His holiness day and night. It underscores the belief in God's unchanging nature and the eternal truth of His sovereignty, inviting believers to join in a timeless chorus of praise.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal nature and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to the authorship of the Psalms, the psalmist is a worship leader calling the community to praise.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation of Israel, God's chosen people, who are often the primary audience for the Psalms and are called to worship and praise God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned, the Temple in Jerusalem is often the focal point of worship and praise in the Psalms.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/eternity.htm">Eternity</a></b><br>The concept of time, both "now and forevermore," highlights the eternal nature of God's praise.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_eternal_nature_of_praise.htm">The Eternal Nature of Praise</a></b><br>God's name is worthy of praise at all times, reflecting His unchanging nature and eternal sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_worship.htm">The Call to Worship</a></b><br>Believers are called to a lifestyle of worship, not limited to specific times or places but encompassing all of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_community_of_praise.htm">The Community of Praise</a></b><br>Worship is both a personal and communal act, inviting others to join in the praise of God's name.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_continuity_of_worship.htm">The Continuity of Worship</a></b><br>Our praise today is connected to the praise of past generations and will continue into eternity, uniting believers across time.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_god's_name.htm">The Significance of God's Name</a></b><br>Understanding the depth and meaning of God's name enhances our worship and reverence for Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_113.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 113</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_baptism_of_love.htm">Is using God's name as a curse wrong?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_psalm_23.htm">What is the meaning of Psalm 23?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_using_god's_name_as_a_curse_wrong.htm">Is using God's name as a curse wrong?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_temple_worship_essential_in_psalm_100_4.htm">Why does the psalm present worship at the temple ('enter his gates,' Psalm 100:4) as essential, when other parts of the Bible emphasize worship outside Jerusalem's temple?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/113.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Blessed be the Name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore.</span> The prayer here is that God may be praised through all time, as in the next verse it is that he may be praised through all space. In connection with the praise of God, limits of time and place are unsuitable (comp. <a href="/psalms/115-18.htm">Psalm 115:18</a>; <a href="/psalms/121-8.htm">Psalm 121:8</a>; 125:8; 131:3; <a href="/isaiah/59-21.htm">Isaiah 59:21</a>; <a href="/micah/4-7.htm">Micah 4:7</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/113-2.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">Blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">מְבֹרָ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḇō·rāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular<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">be</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהִ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the name</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(šêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</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">both now</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵֽ֝עַתָּ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and forevermore.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַד־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/113-2.htm">Psalm 113:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/113-2.htm">Psalm 113:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/113-2.htm">Psalm 113:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/113-2.htm">Psalm 113:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/113-2.htm">Psalm 113:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/113-2.htm">Psalm 113:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/113-2.htm">Psalm 113:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/113-2.htm">Psalm 113:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/113-2.htm">Psalm 113:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/113-2.htm">Psalm 113:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/113-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 113:2 Blessed be the name of Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/113-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 113:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 113:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/113-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 113:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 113:3" /></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>