Psalm 135:19

Translations

Modern

O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;

Traditional

Bless the Lord, O house of Israel: bless the Lord, O house of Aaron:

Literal

O House of Israel, bless YHWH; O house of Aaron, bless YHWH;

Latin

Domus Israël, benedicite Domino; domus Aaron, benedicite Domino.

Original

Hebrew

English

O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;

Notes

Psalms 135:19–21

The groups mentioned here formed the covenant community (see Psalm 115:9–11).

Psalms 135:15–20

This entire section is repeated in Psalm 115:4–11.

Psalms 135:1–21

God is the Creator and the Lord of history, the “Maker of heaven and earth” (Psalm 134:3). He deserves praise because, unlike idols, he saves his people.

Related verses

Psalm 118:1–4
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
Psalm 145:10
All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You.
Psalm 148:14
He has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel, a people near to Him. Hallelujah!
Psalm 147:19–20
He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and judgments to Israel.
Psalm 115:9–11
O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.
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!”

Parallels

Psalm 115:1–18

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Aaronites Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hallel Music Praise Psalms, Book of

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Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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