Psalm 135:21

Translations

Modern

Blessed be the LORD from Zion—He who dwells in Jerusalem. Hallelujah!

Traditional

Blessed be the Lord out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.

Literal

Blessed be YHWH from Zion, the One dwelling in Jerusalem! Praise YAH!

Latin

Benedictus Dominus ex Sion, qui habitat in Jerusalem.

Original

Hebrew

English

Blessed be the LORD from Zion—He who dwells in Jerusalem. Hallelujah!

Notes

Psalms 135:19–21

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

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Zion

Related verses

Psalm 134:3
May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.
Psalm 132:13–14
For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home:
Isaiah 12:6
Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”
Psalm 128:5
May the LORD bless you from Zion, that you may see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life,
2 Chronicles 6:6
But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’
Psalm 76:2
His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion.
Psalm 48:9
Within Your temple, O God, we contemplate Your loving devotion.
Psalm 48:1
A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain.

Parallels

Psalm 115:1–18

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

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

Topics

Jerusalem: Specially Chosen by God Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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