Psalms 135 Praise the Lord's Greatness

A psalm of praise, in which God's relations to his church, his power in the natural world, and in delivering his people, are contrasted with the vanity of idols and idol-worship

1-3

In the general call for praise, the priests, that stand in the house of the Lord, are specially mentioned.

4-7

God's choice of Israel is the first reason assigned for rendering praise; the next, His manifested greatness in creation and providence.

6

heaven, and... seas, and all... ends of the earth — denote universality.

8,9

The last plague [Ex 12:29] is cited to illustrate His "tokens and wonders."

10-12

The conquest of Canaan was by God's power, not that of the people.

13

heritage — or, "possession." name... memorial — Each denote that by which God is made known.

14

will judge — do justice (Ps 72:2). repent himself — change His dealings (Ps 90:13).

15-18

(Compare Ps 115:4-8).

18

are like unto them — or, "shall be like," &c. Idolaters become spiritually stupid and perish with their idols (Isa 1:31).

19-21

(Compare Ps 115:9-11). There we have "trust" for "bless" here.

21

out of Zion — (Compare Ps 110:2; 134:3). From the Church, as a center, His praise is diffused throughout the earth.