3 From the rising H4217 of the sun H8121 unto the going down H3996 of the same the LORD'S H3068 name H8034 is to be praised. H1984
4 The LORD H3068 is high H7311 above all nations, H1471 and his glory H3519 above the heavens. H8064
5 Who is like unto the LORD H3068 our God, H430 who dwelleth H3427 on high, H1361
6 Who humbleth H8213 himself to behold H7200 the things that are in heaven, H8064 and in the earth! H776
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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.