Behold, bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord, which by night stand in the house of the Lord.
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Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord.
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The Lord that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.
Psalms 134:2 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 134:2 say?
Psalms 134:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord.”
Where is Psalms 134:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 134:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 134, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 134:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 134:2 in?
Psalms 134:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 134:2?
Psalms 134:2 reads (KJVA): “Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.