1 {A Song of degrees.} Behold, bless Jehovah, all ye servants of Jehovah, who by night stand in the house of Jehovah.
And these were the singers, chief fathers of the Levites, [who were] in the chambers free from service; for they were employed day and night.
Hallelujah! Praise the name of Jehovah; praise, ye servants of Jehovah, Ye that stand in the house of Jehovah, in the courts of the house of our God.
{A Song of degrees.} In my trouble I called unto Jehovah, and he answered me.
Bless Jehovah, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his that do his will.
{A Song of degrees.} Out of the depths do I call upon thee, Jehovah.
Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple, and he that sits upon the throne shall spread his tabernacle over them.
House of Israel, bless ye Jehovah; house of Aaron, bless ye Jehovah; House of Levi, bless ye Jehovah; ye that fear Jehovah, bless Jehovah. Blessed be Jehovah out of Zion, who dwelleth at Jerusalem! Hallelujah!
{A Song of degrees. Of David.} Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
{A Song of degrees. Of David.} Jehovah, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; neither do I exercise myself in great matters, and in things too wonderful for me.
My soul [waiteth] for the Lord more than the watchers [wait] for the morning, [more than] the watchers for the morning.
{A Song of degrees.} Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth -- oh let Israel say --
{A Song of degrees.} Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, that walketh in his ways.
{A Song of degrees.} When Jehovah turned the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
{A Song of degrees.} They that confide in Jehovah are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved; it abideth for ever.
{A Song of degrees.} Unto thee do I lift up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.
{A Song of degrees. Of David.} I rejoiced when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of Jehovah.
My sons, be not now negligent; for Jehovah has chosen you to stand before him, to do service unto him, and to be his ministers and incense-burners.
and to stand every morning to thank and praise Jehovah, and likewise at even; and for all burnt-offerings offered up to Jehovah on the sabbaths, on the new moons, and on the set feasts, by number, according to the ordinance concerning them, continually, before Jehovah; and they kept the charge of the tent of meeting, and the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the sons of Aaron their brethren, in the service of the house of Jehovah.
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Commentary on Psalms 134 Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
PSALM 134
Ps 134:1-3. 1, 2. The pilgrim bands arriving at the sanctuary call on the priests, who
stand in the house of the Lord—at the time of the evening sacrifice, to unite in praising God in their name and that of the people, using appropriate gestures, to which the priests reply, pronouncing the Mosaic blessing which they alone could pronounce. A fit epilogue to the whole pilgrim-book, Psalms 120-134.
by night—the evening service (Ps 141:2), as opposed to morning (Ps 92:2).
2. Lift up your hands—(Compare Ps 28:2).
3. After the manner directed (Nu 6:23).
out of Zion—the Church, as His residence, and thus seat of blessings. Thus close the songs of degrees.