5 Who is like Yahweh, our God, Who has his seat on high,
Who is like you, Yahweh, among the gods? Who is like you, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders?
For who in the skies can be compared to Yahweh? Who among the sons of the heavenly beings is like Yahweh,
To whom then will you liken me, that I should be equal [to him]? says the Holy One.
There is none like you, Yahweh; you are great, and your name is great in might.
Yahweh, God of hosts, who is a mighty one, like you? Yah, your faithfulness is around you.
Yahweh has established his throne in the heavens. His kingdom rules 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.