Bible Chapter Summary
Psalms 135 Summary
Praise for God's Greatness and Mighty Acts
The psalm calls all servants of the Lord in His house to praise Him, declaring that the Lord is good and His name is pleasant to sing. God chose Jacob and Israel as His peculiar treasure and is greater than all gods. The psalm recounts His mighty works throughout creation, His judgment against Egypt and Pharaoh, His defeat of mighty kings including Sihon and Og, and His conquest of Canaan for Israel's inheritance, proclaiming His enduring name throughout all generations.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 135:1-3
“Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.”
Psalms 135:4-5
“For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.”
Psalms 135:8-12
“Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.”
Psalms 135:21
“Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.”
Read Psalms 135 in full
Study the complete chapter with interlinear Hebrew & Greek, verse-by-verse, in the Gospel Daily reader.
Open the full chapter