Psalm 113 :: New King James Version (NKJV)

The Majesty and Condescension of God

Psa 113:1

Psa 113:1Praise the LORD!

Praise, O servants of the LORD,
Praise the name of the LORD!

Psa 113:2

Psa 113:2Blessed be the name of the LORD
From this time forth and forevermore!

Psa 113:3

Psa 113:3From the rising of the sun to its going down
The LORD’s name is to be praised.

Psa 113:4

Psa 113:4The LORD is high above all nations,
His glory above the heavens.

Psa 113:5

Psa 113:5Who is like the LORD our God,
Who dwells on high,

Psa 113:6

Psa 113:6Who humbles Himself to behold
The things that are in the heavens and in the earth?

Psa 113:7

Psa 113:7He raises the poor out of the dust,
And lifts the needy out of the ash heap,

Psa 113:8

Psa 113:8That He may seat him with princes—
With the princes of His people.

Psa 113:9

Psa 113:9He grants the barren woman a home,
Like a joyful mother of children.

Praise the LORD!

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