Psalms 135:2

Psalms 135:1 net — Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD! Offer praise, you servants of the LORD,

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"Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD! Offer praise, you servants of the LORD,"

— Psalms 135:1, NET Bible

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KJV
“Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord.”
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ASV
“Praise ye Jehovah. Praise ye the name of Jehovah; Praisehim, O ye servants of Jehovah, ”
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WEB
“Praise Yah! Praise the name of Yahweh! Praise him, you servants of Yahweh,”
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DRB
“Alleluia. Praise the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
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BBE
“Let the Lord be praised. O you servants of the Lord, give praise to the name of the Lord.”
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KJVA
“Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord.”
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Psalms 135 — Context

Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD! Offer praise, you servants of the LORD,

who serve in the LORD’s temple, in the courts of the temple of our God.

Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good! Sing praises to his name, for it is pleasant!

Indeed, the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel to be his special possession.

Psalms 135:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 135:1 say?

Psalms 135:1 in the NET Bible reads: “Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD! Offer praise, you servants of the LORD,”

Where is Psalms 135:1 in the Bible?

Psalms 135:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 135, verse 1.

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 135:1.

What translation should I read Psalms 135:1 in?

Psalms 135:1 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 135:1?

Psalms 135:1 reads (NET): “Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD! Offer praise, you servants of 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.

Psalms 135:1 net — Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD! Offer praise, you servants of the LORD,

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