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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 />Who is like the LORD our God, the One who sits enthroned on high,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/113.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Who can be compared with the LORD our God, who is enthroned on high?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/113.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Who is like the LORD our God, who is seated on high,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/113.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/113.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Who <i>is</i> like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/113.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Who <i>is</i> like the LORD our God, Who dwells on high,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/113.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who is like the LORD our God, Who is enthroned on high,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/113.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Who is like the LORD our God, Who is enthroned on high,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/113.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Who is like the LORD our God, Who is enthroned on high,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/113.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Who is like Yahweh our God, The One who sits on high,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/113.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Who is like the LORD our God, Who is enthroned on high,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/113.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who is like the LORD our God — the one enthroned on high,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/113.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who is like Yahweh our God— the One enthroned on high, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/113.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Who is like unto Jehovah our God, That hath his seat on high,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/113.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />No one can compare with the LORD our God. His throne is high above, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/113.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Who is like unto the LORD our God, that hath his seat on high,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/113.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Who is like the LORD our God? He is seated on his high throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/113.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There is no one like the LORD our God. He lives in the heights above, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/113.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Who is like the LORD our God, enthroned on high,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/113.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/113.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Who can compare to the LORD our God, who sits on a high throne? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/113.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Who is like the LORD, our God, who has his seat on high,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/113.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Who is like to the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/113.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Who is like Yahweh, our God, who has his seat on high, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/113.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Who [is] as our God YHWH, "" He is exalting [Himself] to sit?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/113.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Who is as Jehovah our God, He is exalting Himself to sit?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/113.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Who as Jehovah our God, lifting himself up to dwell?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/113.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who is as the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/113.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 112:5>Who is like the Lord, our God, who dwells on high,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/113.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Who is like the LORD our God, enthroned on high, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/113.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Who is like the LORD our God, who is seated on high,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/113.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Who is like to the LORD our God, who dwells on high,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/113.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Who is like LORD JEHOVAH our God, he who sits in the high place?<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/113.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Who is like unto the LORD our God, That is enthroned on high,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/113.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Who is as the Lord our God? who dwells in the high places,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/113-5.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=14436" 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">4</span>The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">Who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-k:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">is like the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">our God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: lā·šā·ḇeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">the One enthroned</a> <a href="/hebrew/1361.htm" title="1361: ham·maḡ·bî·hî (Art:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-msc) -- To soar, be lofty, to be haughty. A primitive root; to soar, i.e. Be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty.">on high?</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>He humbles Himself to behold the heavens and the earth.…<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="/isaiah/40-18.htm">Isaiah 40:18</a></span><br />To whom will you liken God? To what image will you compare Him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-25.htm">Isaiah 40:25</a></span><br />“To whom will you liken Me, or who is My equal?” asks the Holy One.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-5.htm">Isaiah 46:5</a></span><br />To whom will you liken Me or count Me equal? To whom will you compare Me, that we should be alike?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a></span><br />Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-2.htm">1 Samuel 2:2</a></span><br />There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-23.htm">1 Kings 8:23</a></span><br />and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-22.htm">2 Samuel 7:22</a></span><br />How great You are, O Lord GOD! For there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-14.htm">2 Chronicles 6:14</a></span><br />and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven or on earth, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6</a></span><br />You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/36-22.htm">Job 36:22-23</a></span><br />Behold, God is exalted in His power. Who is a teacher like Him? / Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/37-22.htm">Job 37:22-23</a></span><br />Out of the north He comes in golden splendor; awesome majesty surrounds Him. / The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-8.htm">Psalm 86:8</a></span><br />O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6-8</a></span><br />For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? / In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him. / O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Who is like to the LORD our God, who dwells on high,</p><p class="hdg">like</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6,8</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><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a></b></br> Who <i>is</i> like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who <i>is</i> like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful <i>in</i> praises, doing wonders?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">Deuteronomy 33:26</a></b></br> <i>There is</i> none like unto the God of Jeshurun, <i>who</i> rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.</p><p class="hdg">dwelleth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/101-7.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/psalms/91-10.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/psalms/102-12.htm">Enthroned</a> <a href="/exodus/9-17.htm">Exalting</a> <a href="/psalms/113-4.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/109-6.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/psalms/107-32.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Sits</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/135-21.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/psalms/120-6.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/psalms/123-1.htm">Enthroned</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-29.htm">Exalting</a> <a href="/psalms/118-16.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/119-30.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/psalms/123-1.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/psalms/137-1.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/psalms/113-8.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-14.htm">Sits</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>Who is like the LORD our God</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the uniqueness and incomparability of God. In the ancient Near Eastern context, many cultures worshiped multiple gods, each with specific domains and limitations. The rhetorical question highlights the monotheistic belief that the God of Israel is unparalleled and sovereign over all creation. This theme is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a>, "Who among the gods is like you, LORD?" and <a href="/isaiah/40-18.htm">Isaiah 40:18</a>, "To whom, then, will you compare God?" It underscores the idea that no other being possesses the attributes, power, or holiness of the LORD.<p><b>the One enthroned on high?</b><br>This phrase speaks to God's supreme authority and sovereignty. The imagery of a throne signifies rulership and majesty, common in ancient royal iconography. In biblical terms, God's throne is not just a symbol of power but also of justice and righteousness, as seen in <a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Psalm 89:14</a>, "Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne." The concept of God being "on high" suggests His transcendence and exaltation above all earthly and heavenly realms. This is further supported by <a href="/isaiah/6.htm">Isaiah 6:1</a>, where Isaiah sees the Lord "high and exalted, seated on a throne," and by the New Testament depiction of Christ's ascension and enthronement at the right hand of God (<a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a>). This phrase assures believers of God's ultimate control and the futility of comparing Him to any earthly power or deity.<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, sovereignty, and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven (Enthroned on High)</a></b><br>Represents God's supreme authority and His position above all creation, highlighting His majesty and transcendence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_incomparable_nature.htm">God's Incomparable Nature</a></b><br>Reflect on the uniqueness of God, who is beyond comparison with any other being or deity. This should lead to a deeper reverence and awe in our worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_authority.htm">God's Sovereignty and Authority</a></b><br>Recognize that God is enthroned on high, ruling over all creation. This truth should bring comfort and assurance, knowing that our lives are under His sovereign control.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_and_praise.htm">Worship and Praise</a></b><br>Our response to God's majesty should be one of worship and praise. Consider how you can incorporate more intentional worship into your daily life, acknowledging His greatness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a></b><br>Understanding God's exalted position should lead us to humility. We are called to submit to His will, trusting in His perfect plan and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_majesty.htm">Reflecting God's Majesty</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to reflect God's glory in our lives. Consider how your actions and words can demonstrate the majesty and holiness of God to those around you.<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/is_goliath_linked_to_the_nephilim.htm">How are God's thoughts higher than human thoughts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_pantheism.htm">What defines pantheism as a belief system?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/notable_bible_paradoxes.htm">What are notable paradoxes found in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_18_differ_from_103.htm">Why do the descriptions of God’s power in Psalm 18 seem inconsistent with passages portraying His more gentle attributes (e.g., Psalm 103)?</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 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Who is like unto the Lord our God</span>? (comp. <a href="/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6</a>; <a href="/isaiah/40-18.htm">Isaiah 40:18, 25</a>). The highest created being does not approach within anything but an immeasurable distance of God. <span class="cmt_word">Who dwelleth on high</span>; or, "who sitteth enthroned on high." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/113-5.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">Who</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֭י</span> <span class="translit">(mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is like the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּיהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | 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">our God,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common 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 /><br /><span class="word">the One enthroned</span><br /><span class="heb">לָשָֽׁבֶת׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·šā·ḇeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on high?</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽמַּגְבִּיהִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ham·maḡ·bî·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1361.htm">Strong's 1361: </a> </span><span class="str2">To soar, be lofty, to be haughty</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/113-5.htm">Psalm 113:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/113-5.htm">Psalm 113:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/113-5.htm">Psalm 113:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/113-5.htm">Psalm 113:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/113-5.htm">Psalm 113:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/113-5.htm">Psalm 113:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/113-5.htm">Psalm 113:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/113-5.htm">Psalm 113:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/113-5.htm">Psalm 113:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/113-5.htm">Psalm 113:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/113-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 113:5 Who is like Yahweh our God who (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/113-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 113:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 113:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/113-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 113:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 113:6" /></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>