Overview
Psalm 113 is a hymn of praise, often linked with the Hallel group of psalms traditionally sung during Jewish feasts and celebrations. The psalm opens with a universal call to praise the Lord, whose name is to be exalted at all times and in all places. From there, the text moves into emphasizing the unparalleled majesty of God, who is high above all nations and heavens. But instead of solely focusing on God's grandeur, the psalm also brings attention to His compassionate nature. God is depicted as one who stoops down to look upon the earth, lifting the needy from the dust and raising the poor from the ash heap. By putting the transcendent and the immanent aspects of God side by side, Psalm 113 beautifully encapsulates the dual nature of God: majestic and yet compassionate, far-reaching and yet intimately involved in the lives of the humble and oppressed.
Psalm 113
1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.
2 Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.
3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name is to be praised.
4 The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
5 Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,
6 Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!
7 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
8 That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
9 He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.
End of Psalm 113
1 Year Plan: Oct 3 - Isa 58, Isa 59, Isa 60, Ps 113, Ps114
2 Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.
3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name is to be praised.
4 The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
5 Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,
6 Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!
7 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
8 That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
9 He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.
End of Psalm 113
1 Year Plan: Oct 3 - Isa 58, Isa 59, Isa 60, Ps 113, Ps114
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