Psalms 113
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1Praise Yah! Praise, you servants of Yahweh, praise Yahweh’s name. 2Blessed be Yahweh’s name, from this time forward and forever more. 3From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same, Yahweh’s name is to be praised. 4Yahweh is high above all nations, his glory above the heavens. 5Who is like Yahweh, our God, who has his seat on high, 6Who stoops down to see in heaven and in the earth? 7He raises up the poor out of the dust. Lifts up the needy from the ash heap; 8that he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people. 9He settles the barren woman in her home, as a joyful mother of children. Praise Yah!
World English Bible (public domain)
“"He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes, with the princes of his people."”
Psalms 113:7-8
Summary
Psalms 113 serves as an exaltation of the Lord's supreme majesty and unfathomable compassion. The psalm opens with a call for all the servants of God to praise His name at all times, signifying that worship is a continuous and eternal act. Emphasizing God's sovereignty, it describes Him as seated high above all nations, demonstrating that His authority is unrivaled and His providence is universal. Despite His exalted position, God is attentive to the humble and needy. He lifts the poor from the dust and elevates them alongside princes, showcasing His transformative power and mercy. The chapter concludes with the portrayal of God as one who grants joy to the barren woman, symbolizing hope and restoration.
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