psalms 113:1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.

psalms 113:1 Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD. Praise the name of the LORD.

Ps 113:1-9. God's majesty contrasted with His condescension and gracious dealings towards the humble furnish matter and a call for praise. The Jews, it is said, used this and Psalms 114-118 on their great festivals, and called them the Greater Hallel, or Hymn.

1-3. Earnestness and zeal are denoted by the emphatic repetitions.
servants of the Lord--or, all the people of God.
name of the Lord--perfections (Ps 5:11; 111:9).

psalms 113:1 Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD. Praise the name of the LORD.

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