Psalm 113
- Praise ye the Lord. Praise, O ye servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord.
- Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore.
- From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised.
- The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
- Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high,
- Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!
- He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
- That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
- He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord.
Psalm 113 is a hymn of praise to the Lord, exhorting His servants to praise His name from sunrise to sunset and throughout all eternity. The psalmist begins by acknowledging the blessedness of the Lord’s name, emphasizing its perpetual worthiness of praise.
The psalmist declares the exalted nature of the Lord, who is high above all nations and whose glory surpasses even the heavens. Despite His lofty position, the Lord humbles Himself to pay attention to the affairs of both heaven and earth.
The psalmist then highlights the compassionate and merciful nature of God, who uplifts the poor and needy from their lowly circumstances, granting them honor and dignity among His people. Additionally, the psalmist celebrates God’s ability to grant fertility to the barren, bringing joy to those who were once childless.
Overall, Psalm 113 serves as a reminder of God’s greatness, compassion, and faithfulness to His people. It encourages believers to continually praise and exalt the name of the Lord for His wondrous deeds and abundant blessings.