The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 135:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

EXPOSITION

A SONG of praise to God (Psalms 135:1-3, Psalms 135:19-21) for:

1. His mercies to Israel (Psalms 135:4, Psalms 135:14).

2. His greatness in nature (Psalms 135:5-7) and in history (Psalms 135:8-12).

3. His infinite superiority to idols (Psalms 135:15-18).

Metrically divided into three stanzas of seven verses each (Psalms 135:1-7; 8-14; and 15-21). A "Hallelujah psalm" (Psalms 135:1, Psalms 135:21).

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