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Praise the LORD, you his servants; praise the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/113.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Yes, give praise, O servants of the LORD. Praise the name of the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/113.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/113.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/113.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/113.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD, Praise the name of the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/113.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise <i>Him,</i> you servants of the LORD, Praise the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/113.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD, Praise the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/113.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD. Praise the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/113.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Praise Yah! Praise, O slaves of Yahweh, Praise the name of Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/113.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!) Praise, O servants of the LORD, Praise the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/113.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Give praise, servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/113.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Give praise, servants of Yahweh; praise the name of Yahweh. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/113.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise ye Jehovah. Praise, O ye servants of Jehovah, Praise the name of Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/113.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Shout praises to the LORD! Everyone who serves him, come and praise his name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/113.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/113.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hallelujah! You servants of the LORD, praise him. Praise the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/113.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! You servants of the LORD, praise his name! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/113.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Give praise, you servants of the LORD. Praise the name of the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/113.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/113.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise, you servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/113.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD. Praise, you servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/113.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/113.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Praise Yah! Praise, you servants of Yahweh, praise Yahweh’s name. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/113.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise YAH! Praise, you servants of YHWH. Praise the Name of YHWH.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/113.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Praise ye Jah! Praise, ye servants of Jehovah. Praise the name of Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/113.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye Jah. Praise, ye servants of Jehovah, praise ye the name of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/113.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Praise the Lord, ye children: praise ye the name of the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/113.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 112:1>Alleluia. Praise the Lord, children. Praise the name of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/113.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise, you servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/113.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/113.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />PRAISE the LORD. Praise, O you servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/113.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Praise, you Servants of LORD JEHOVAH, praise The Name of LORD JEHOVAH!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/113.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Hallelujah. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, Praise the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/113.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Alleluia. Praise the Lord, ye servants <i>of his</i>, praise, the name of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/113-1.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=14413" 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><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.">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> <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> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore.…<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/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/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/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1-3</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD, / who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. / Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-1.htm">Psalm 150:1-6</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. / Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. ...<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/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/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/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/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1-2</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. / 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/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="/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="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9-12</a></span><br />After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. / And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” / And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God, ...</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, O you servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">Matthew 26:30</a></b></br> And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.</p><p class="hdg">praise ye the Lord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. Blessed <i>is</i> the man <i>that</i> feareth the LORD, <i>that</i> delighteth greatly in his commandments.</p><p class="hdg">Praise, O</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/103-20.htm">Psalm 103:20,21</a></b></br> Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word… </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><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Hallelujah</a> <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/105-25.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Yah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/113-9.htm">Hallelujah</a> <a href="/psalms/113-9.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/psalms/113-9.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/113-2.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/119-91.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/psalms/113-9.htm">Yah</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>Hallelujah!</b><br>This term is a transliteration of the Hebrew phrase "Hallelu Yah," meaning "Praise the LORD." It is a call to worship and is often used in the Psalms to express joy and gratitude towards God. The use of "Hallelujah" connects this psalm to the broader tradition of Hebrew worship, where the community is invited to join in the praise of God. This phrase is also found in the New Testament, notably in <a href="/revelation/19.htm">Revelation 19</a>, where it is used in the context of heavenly worship, indicating its enduring significance in both Jewish and Christian liturgies.<p><b>Give praise, O servants of the LORD;</b><br>The "servants of the LORD" refers to those who are devoted to God, including the Israelites, the Levitical priests, and by extension, all believers who serve God. This phrase emphasizes the role of God's people as worshippers and servants, highlighting their duty to honor God. In the historical context, the Levites were specifically appointed to lead worship in the temple, and this call to praise would have been a central part of their ministry. The concept of servanthood is also a key theme in the New Testament, where Jesus is described as the ultimate servant of God, fulfilling the role of the suffering servant prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>.<p><b>praise the name of the LORD.</b><br>In ancient Near Eastern culture, a name was more than just an identifier; it represented the character and essence of a person. To "praise the name of the LORD" is to acknowledge and honor God's nature, attributes, and deeds. The name of the LORD is often associated with His covenant faithfulness, holiness, and power. This phrase is echoed throughout the Psalms and other biblical texts, such as <a href="/exodus/34-5.htm">Exodus 34:5-7</a>, where God proclaims His name and attributes to Moses. In the New Testament, the name of Jesus is given similar reverence, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>, where every knee is called to bow at His name, indicating the continuity of this theme from the Old to the New Covenant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/servants_of_the_lord.htm">Servants of the LORD</a></b><br>This term refers to those who are devoted to serving God, often seen as the faithful followers or worshippers of Yahweh. In the context of the Old Testament, this would primarily include the Israelites, but by extension, it applies to all believers who serve God.<br><br>2. <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. It is a name that signifies God's relationship with His people and His sovereignty over all creation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_name_of_the_lord.htm">The Name of the LORD</a></b><br>In Hebrew culture, a name is not just a label but a representation of one's character and reputation. Praising the name of the LORD means acknowledging His attributes, deeds, and His holy nature.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_praise.htm">The Call to Praise</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to continually praise God. This is not just a suggestion but a command that reflects our relationship with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_servanthood.htm">Understanding Servanthood</a></b><br>Being a servant of the LORD means living a life dedicated to His service, which includes worship, obedience, and spreading His love to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_name.htm">The Power of God's Name</a></b><br>Recognizing the power and holiness of God's name should inspire awe and reverence in our worship and daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_as_a_lifestyle.htm">Praise as a Lifestyle</a></b><br>Praise should not be confined to specific times or places but should be a constant attitude and expression in the life of a believer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_in_worship.htm">Community in Worship</a></b><br>The call to praise is communal, encouraging believers to join together in worship, strengthening the body of Christ.<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/why_do_faithful_remain_childless.htm">(Psalm 113:9) How can God’s promise to make the “barren woman” into a mother be taken literally in light of countless faithful individuals who remain childless despite prayers?</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/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/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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/113.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">Ye servants of the Lord</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, Israel. (See <a href="/psalms/69-36.htm" title="The seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his name shall dwell therein.">Psalm 69:36</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/113.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>). <span class="cmt_word">Praise, O ye servants of the Lord, praise the Name of the Lord.</span> By "ye servants of the <span class="accented">Lord</span>," all faithful Israelites are certainly intended; but the phrase need not be absolutely limited to them (comp. ver. 3). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/113-1.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">Give praise,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֭לְלוּ</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">עַבְדֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḇ·ḏê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD;</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">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">the name</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֥ם</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">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/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 113:1 Praise Yah! 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