5 Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high,
Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? who is like you, in holy glory, to be praised with fear, doing wonders?
For who is there in the heavens in comparison with the Lord? who is like the Lord among the sons of the gods?
Who then seems to you to be my equal? says the Holy One.
There is no one like you, O Lord; you are great and your name is great in power.
O Lord God of armies, who is strong like you, O Jah? and your unchanging faith is round about you.
The Lord has made ready his high seat in the heavens; his kingdom is ruling over all.
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Commentary on Psalms 113 Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
PSALM 113
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).
3. From the rising, &c.—all the world.
4-6. God's exaltation enhances His condescension;
7, 8. which condescension is illustrated as often in raising the worthy poor and needy to honor (compare 1Sa 2:8; Ps 44:25).
9. On this special case, compare 1Sa 2:21. Barrenness was regarded as a disgrace, and is a type of a deserted Church (Isa 54:1).
the barren woman … house—literally, "the barren of the house," so that the supplied words may be omitted.