Psalm 134:1

Translations

Modern

A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD!

Traditional

A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord, which by night stand in the house of the Lord.

Literal

A Song of the Ascents. Come, bless YHWH, all servants of YHWH, those standing in the house of YHWH by night!

Latin

Canticum graduum. Ecce nunc benedicite Dominum, omnes servi Domini: qui statis in domo Domini, in atriis domus Dei nostri.

Original

Hebrew

English

A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD!

Notes

Psalms 134:1–2

Those who serve by night were the priests and Levites (see also Psalm 135:2).

Psalms 134:1–3

In the last of the pilgrims’ songs (Psalms 120–134), the travelers ask the temple workers to praise the Lord. In return, they will receive a long-awaited blessing.

Psalms 120:1–134:3

These short and memorable songs were sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the national festivals held three times each year (Deuteronomy 16:16). The title of these psalms includes a Hebrew word that can mean “steps” or “stairs.” Some scholars understand it to mean “going up to Jerusalem.” These psalms, often called the Songs of Ascents, lead the listener on a journey to Jerusalem to praise God for his goodness to Israel through history.

Related verses

Psalm 120:1
A song of ascents. In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.
Psalm 135:1–2
Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD,
1 Chronicles 9:33
Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night.
2 Chronicles 29:11
Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”
Revelation 19:5
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!”
Psalm 122:1
A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”
Leviticus 8:35
You must remain at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting day and night for seven days and keep the LORD’s charge so that you will not die, for this is what I have been commanded.”
Psalm 135:19–21
O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;
Psalm 121:1
A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?
Luke 2:37
…and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
Psalm 132:1
A song of ascents. O LORD, remember on behalf of David all the hardships he endured,
Psalm 131:1
A song of ascents. Of David. My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty. I do not aspire to great things or matters too lofty for me.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Degrees, Song of Hallel Music Psalms, Book of Song of Ascents Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees

Topics

Church: House of the Lord Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Night: Worship In Praise for God's Attributes Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalms: Praise for God's Attributes

Psalm 134:1

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