5 Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,
Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?
To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One.
Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O LORD; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.
O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth 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.