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Praise the name of the LORD; praise him, you servants of the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/135.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD! Praise him, you who serve the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/135.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD, give praise, O servants of the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/135.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/135.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise <i>him</i>, O ye servants of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/135.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD; Praise <i>Him,</i> O you servants of the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/135.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD; Praise <i>Him,</i> you servants of the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/135.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD; Praise Him, O servants of the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/135.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD; Praise <i>Him</i>, O servants of the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/135.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Praise Yah! Praise the name of Yahweh; Praise <i>Him</i>, O slaves of Yahweh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/135.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!) Praise the name of the LORD; Praise Him, O servants of the LORD (priests, Levites),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/135.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, you servants of the LORD<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/135.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the name of Yahweh. Give praise, you servants of Yahweh <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/135.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Vanity of Idols. Praise ye Jehovah. Praise ye the name of Jehovah; Praise him, O ye servants of Jehovah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/135.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Shout praises to the LORD! You are his servants, so praise his name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/135.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/135.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Praise him, you servants of 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! Praise his name, you servants of the LORD, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/135.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD! Give praise, you servants of the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/135.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/135.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD! Offer praise, you servants of the LORD, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/135.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD. Praise the name of the LORD. Praise him, you servants of the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/135.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/135.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh’s name! Praise him, you servants of Yahweh, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/135.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise YAH! Praise the Name of YHWH, "" Praise, you servants of YHWH,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/135.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Praise ye Jah! Praise ye the name of Jehovah, Praise, ye servants of Jehovah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/135.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye Jah. Praise ye the name of Jehovah; praise, ye servants of Jehovah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/135.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Praise ye the name of the Lord: O you his servants, praise 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 134:1>Alleluia. Praise the name of the Lord. You servants, praise the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/135.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD! Praise, you servants of the LORD, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/135.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD; give praise, O servants of 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 />PRAISE the LORD. Praise the name of the LORD; praise him, O servants of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/135.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Praise the Name of LORD JEHOVAH, praise, oh Servants of 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 />Hallelujah. Praise ye the name of the LORD; Give praise, O ye servants of the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/135.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Alleluia. Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise the Lord, <i>ye his</i> servants,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/135-1.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=16748" 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">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: hal·lū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To shine.">Hallelujah!</a> <a href="/hebrew/3050.htm" title="3050: yāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of the God of Israel. Contraction for Yhovah, and meaning the same; Jah, the sacred name."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: hal·lū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To shine.">Praise</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/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/1984.htm" title="1984: hal·lū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To shine.">Give praise,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·ḏê (N-mpc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">O 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> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.…<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/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/148-1.htm">Psalm 148:1-2</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places. / Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-1.htm">Psalm 150:1-2</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. / Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/146-1.htm">Psalm 146:1-2</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, O my soul. / 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="/psalms/117-1.htm">Psalm 117:1-2</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples! / For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Psalm 149:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1-2</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! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Psalm 103:20-22</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. / Bless the LORD, all His works in all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Psalm 106:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10-12</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm">Isaiah 12:4-6</a></span><br />and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. / Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-5.htm">Revelation 19:5</a></span><br />Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">Revelation 5:11-13</a></span><br />Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. / In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Praise you the LORD. Praise you the name of the LORD; praise him, O you servants of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="hdg">praise ye the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Psalm 33:1,2</a></b></br> Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: <i>for</i> praise is comely for the upright… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1-4</a></b></br> O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Psalm 106:1</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for <i>he is</i> good: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.</p><p class="hdg">praise ye the name</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/7-17.htm">Psalm 7:17</a></b></br> I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/102-21.htm">Psalm 102:21</a></b></br> To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/113-2.htm">Psalm 113:2,3</a></b></br> Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore… </p><p class="hdg">O ye servants</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1</a></b></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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Psalm 149:1-3</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, <i>and</i> his praise in the congregation of saints… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/117-2.htm">Hallelujah</a> <a href="/psalms/130-3.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/psalms/134-2.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/119-164.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/psalms/130-3.htm">Yah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/135-21.htm">Hallelujah</a> <a href="/psalms/135-3.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/psalms/135-3.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/135-21.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/135-9.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/psalms/135-3.htm">Yah</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>Hallelujah!</b><br>The term "Hallelujah" is a transliteration of the Hebrew phrase "Hallelu Yah," meaning "Praise the LORD." It is a call to worship and an expression of joy and gratitude. This exclamation is used frequently in the Psalms and is a reminder of the importance of worship in the life of the believer. The use of "Hallelujah" connects this psalm to the broader tradition of Hebrew worship, which emphasizes the communal and individual response to God's greatness and goodness.<p><b>Praise the name of the LORD.</b><br>"Praise the name of the LORD" emphasizes the significance of God's name, which in Hebrew culture represents His character and essence. The name of the LORD, often rendered as Yahweh, is considered sacred and is a reminder of God's covenant relationship with His people. This phrase calls believers to honor and revere God for who He is. In biblical times, names held great power and meaning, and to praise God's name is to acknowledge His sovereignty, holiness, and faithfulness. This connects to the commandment in <a href="/exodus/20-7.htm">Exodus 20:7</a> about not taking the LORD's name in vain, highlighting the reverence due to God.<p><b>Give praise, O servants of the LORD,</b><br>This phrase addresses the "servants of the LORD," which traditionally refers to the priests and Levites who ministered in the temple. However, it can also be understood more broadly to include all who serve God. The call to praise is not limited to a specific group but extends to all who are in a covenant relationship with God. This reflects the biblical theme that all believers are called to be a "royal priesthood" (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>), serving and worshiping God in their daily lives. Historically, the temple was the center of worship in Israel, and the servants of the LORD played a crucial role in leading the people in worship and maintaining the sacred rituals. This phrase encourages all believers to engage in the act of worship, recognizing their role as servants of the Most High.<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 of the Psalm, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/servants_of_the_lord.htm">Servants of the LORD</a></b><br>This refers to those who serve God, including the priests and Levites in the temple, as well as all believers who are called to worship and serve Him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of the Psalm suggests the temple as a place of worship where God's name is praised.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_praise.htm">The Call to Praise</a></b><br>The Psalm begins with a call to "Hallelujah," which means "Praise the LORD." This is a reminder that praise is not just an option but a command for God's people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_god's_name.htm">The Significance of God's Name</a></b><br>Praising the "name of the LORD" emphasizes the importance of God's character and attributes. His name represents His identity and His deeds.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_servants.htm">Role of Servants</a></b><br>As "servants of the LORD," believers are called to a life of worship and service. This is a reminder of our identity and purpose in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_as_a_community.htm">Worship as a Community</a></b><br>The collective call to praise suggests the importance of corporate worship. Gathering with other believers to praise God strengthens our faith and glorifies Him.<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_'hallelujah'_mean.htm">What does 'hallelujah' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_a_loving_god_express_anger.htm">Psalm 6:1 - How can a God of perfect love express anger or rebuke His faithful servant?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_123_2_contradict_egalitarianism.htm">Does Psalm 123:2, likening believers to servants at a master's hand, suggest a power dynamic that contradicts more egalitarian biblical passages?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_call_the_messiah_'my_lord'.htm">In Psalm 110:1, how could David refer to the Messiah as 'my Lord' if the Messiah was supposed to be his descendant?</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>(1) The psalm opens with an adaptation and expansion (comp. <a href="/psalms/116-19.htm" title="In the courts of the LORD's house, in the middle of you, O Jerusalem. Praise you the LORD.">Psalm 116:19</a>) of <a href="/psalms/134-1.htm" title="Behold, bless you the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.">Psalm 134:1</a>. As there, the priestly class is addressed. Some, however, think that the addition, "courts of the house of our God," as well as <a href="/psalms/135-19.htm" title="Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:">Psalm 135:19</a>, make the application to all these standing in covenant relation to Jehovah. This is possible, but not proved by the evidence adduced.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/135.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Praise ye the Lord</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/104-35.htm">Psalm 104:35</a>; <a href="/psalms/105-45.htm">Psalm 105:45</a>; <a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Psalm 106:1, 48</a>; <a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">Psalm 111:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">Praise ye the Name of the Lord</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Praise him, O ye servants of the Lord</span>; rather, <span class="accented">praise it</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. the Name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/135-1.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">Hallelujah!</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֥לְלוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Praise</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽ֭לְלוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</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">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">Give praise,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽ֝לְלוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O servants</span><br /><span class="heb">עַבְדֵ֥י</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">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/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 135:1 Praise Yah! 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