Psalm 113
BSB
The LORD Exalts the Humble
(1 Samuel 1:1–8)
1Hallelujah!
Give praise, O servants of the LORD;
praise the name of the LORD.
2Blessed be the name of the LORD
both now and forevermore.
3From where the sun rises to where it sets,
the name of the LORD is praised.
4The LORD is exalted over all the nations,
His glory above the heavens.
5Who is like the LORD our God,
the One enthroned on high?
6He humbles Himself to behold
the heavens and the earth.
7He raises the poor from the dust
and lifts the needy from the dump
8to seat them with nobles,
with the princes of His people.
9He settles the barren woman in her home
as a joyful mother to her children.
Hallelujah!
Introduction
Psalms 113
This psalm begins and ends with "Hallelujah;" for, as many others, it is designed to promote the great and good work of praising God. I. We are here called upon and urged to praise God (Psa 113:1-3). II. We are here furnished with matter for praise, and words are put into our mouths, in singing which we must with holy fear and love give to God the glory of, 1. The elevations of his glory and greatness (Psa 113:4, Psa 113:5). 2. The condescensions of his grace and goodness (Psa 113:6-9), which very much illustrate one another, that we may be duly affected with both.
Cross-references: Ps 113:1 · Ps 113:4 · Ps 113:5 · Ps 113:6