OLD TESTAMENT

Psalms 134

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1

Look! Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who stand by night in the LORD’s house!

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Verse 1. Alleluia. The psalm turns on God’s praises, and might be composed by David, after he had settled the order of the Levites, though it may suit all people. Bert.—The latter part agrees with Psalms 93 and Jeremiah 10 which might lead us to conclude that it was composed after the captivity perhaps for the dedication of the second temple. The next psalm is a repetition of this, with the chorus interspersed. Calmet.

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2

Lift up your hands in the sanctuary. Praise the LORD!

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Verse 2. Courts. Both clergy and laity praise God for his favours and power. Worthington.

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3

May the LORD bless you from Zion, even he who made heaven and earth.

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Verse 3. Sweet. Occupation, and very useful. Psalms 146:1. Calmet.

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