Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A song of ascents. Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who minister by night in the house of the LORD. New Living Translation Oh, praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, you who serve at night in the house of the LORD. English Standard Version Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who stand by night in the house of the LORD! Berean Standard Bible A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! King James Bible A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD. New King James Version A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless the LORD, All you servants of the LORD, Who by night stand in the house of the LORD! New American Standard Bible A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, Who serve by night in the house of the LORD! NASB 1995 A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless the LORD, all servants of the LORD, Who serve by night in the house of the LORD! NASB 1977 Behold, bless the LORD, all servants of the LORD, Who serve by night in the house of the LORD! Legacy Standard Bible A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless Yahweh, all you slaves of Yahweh, Who stand in the house of Yahweh by night! Amplified Bible A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless and praise the LORD, all servants of the LORD (priests, Levites), Who stand and serve by night in the house of the LORD. Christian Standard Bible A song of ascents. Now bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who stand in the LORD’s house at night! Holman Christian Standard Bible A song of ascents. Now praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who stand in the LORD’s house at night! American Standard Version A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless ye Jehovah, all ye servants of Jehovah, That by night stand in the house of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Everyone who serves the LORD, come and offer praises. Everyone who has gathered in his temple tonight, English Revised Version A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation [A song for going up to worship.] Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, all who stand in the house of the LORD night after night. Good News Translation Come, praise the LORD, all his servants, all who serve in his Temple at night. International Standard Version Now bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve nightly in the LORD's Temple. Majority Standard Bible A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! NET Bible A song of ascents. Attention! Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who serve in the LORD's temple during the night. New Heart English Bible [A Song of Ascents.] Look. Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who stand by night in the LORD's house. Webster's Bible Translation A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, who by night stand in the house of the LORD. World English Bible A Song of Ascents. Look! Praise Yahweh, all you servants of Yahweh, who stand by night in Yahweh’s house! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA SONG OF THE ASCENTS. Behold, bless YHWH, all servants of YHWH, "" Who are standing in the house of YHWH by night. Young's Literal Translation A Song of the Ascents. Lo, bless Jehovah, all servants of Jehovah, Who are standing in the house of Jehovah by night. Smith's Literal Translation Song of ascensions. Behold, praise ye Jehovah, all ye servants of Jehovah, standing in the house of Jehovah, in the nights. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehold now bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord: Who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible A song of ascents. O come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD You who stand in the house of the LORD throughout the nights. New Revised Standard Version Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who stand by night in the house of the LORD! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBEHOLD, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who by night stand in the house of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Bless LORD JEHOVAH, all you Servants of LORD JEHOVAH, those who stand in his house and in the courts of the house of LORD JEHOVAH at night. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, That stand in the house of the LORD in the night seasons. Brenton Septuagint Translation A Song of Degrees. Behold now, bless ye the Lord, all the servants of the Lord, who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Bless the LORD, All You Servants1A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! 2Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!… Cross References Psalm 135:1-2 Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD, / who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. Psalm 92:1-2 A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. Psalm 103:20-21 Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. / Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will. Psalm 113:1-3 Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. / Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore. / From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised. Psalm 116:19 in the courts of the LORD’s house, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah! Psalm 122:1 A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” Psalm 135:19-21 O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; / O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD! / Blessed be the LORD from Zion—He who dwells in Jerusalem. Hallelujah! Psalm 141:2 May my prayer be set before You like incense; my uplifted hands, like the evening offering. 1 Chronicles 9:33 Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night. 1 Chronicles 23:30 They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. 2 Chronicles 29:11 Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.” Nehemiah 11:17 Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. Isaiah 30:29 You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. Isaiah 62:6 On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, Treasury of Scripture Behold, bless you the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD. A. Psalm 120:1 A Song of degrees. In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me. Psalm 121:1 A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Psalm 122:1 A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. bless ye Psalm 103:21 Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. Psalm 135:1,2,19-21 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD… 1 Chronicles 23:30-32 And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even; … which by night Psalm 130:6 My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. Leviticus 8:35 Therefore shall ye abide at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that ye die not: for so I am commanded. 1 Chronicles 9:23,33 So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of the LORD, namely, the house of the tabernacle, by wards… Jump to Previous Ascents Bless Degrees House Minister Night Places Praise Seasons Servants Serve Song Stand Standing Up&GtJump to Next Ascents Bless Degrees House Minister Night Places Praise Seasons Servants Serve Song Stand Standing Up&GtPsalm 134 1. An exhortation to bless GodA song of ascents. This phrase indicates that Psalm 134 is part of the Songs of Ascents, a collection of Psalms (120-134) traditionally sung by Hebrew pilgrims as they ascended to Jerusalem for the three major feasts: Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. The ascent is both physical, as Jerusalem is situated on a hill, and spiritual, symbolizing drawing closer to God. The Songs of Ascents reflect themes of worship, community, and reliance on God. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! Persons / Places / Events 1. Servants of the LORDThese are the Levitical priests and temple workers who were responsible for the worship and maintenance of the temple. They served both day and night, ensuring that the worship of God continued without ceasing. 2. The House of the LORD This refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites, where God's presence was believed to dwell. 3. Night Service The mention of serving by night highlights the continuous nature of worship and dedication required by the temple servants. It underscores the idea of vigilance and devotion even during times of rest. Teaching Points Continuous WorshipJust as the temple servants were called to bless the LORD day and night, believers today are encouraged to maintain a lifestyle of continuous worship and devotion, recognizing God's presence in every aspect of life. Faithfulness in Service The dedication of the temple servants serves as a model for believers to be faithful in their service to God, regardless of the time or circumstances. The Role of Worship in Community The communal aspect of worship in the temple reminds us of the importance of gathering together as a body of believers to honor and bless the LORD. Spiritual Vigilance Serving by night symbolizes spiritual vigilance and readiness. Believers are called to be spiritually alert and prepared, even during times of darkness or challenge.(1) All ye servants.--We learn from 1Chronicles 9:33 that there were Levites whose duties brought them to the Temple by night. Moreover, the word '?mad, "stand," is the customary word for sacerdotal service (Deuteronomy 10:8; Deuteronomy 18:7; 1Chronicles 23:30, &c).Verse 1. - Behold. The word calls attention to an immediate need - something that is to be done, and to be done at once. Bless ye the Lord. This must mean "for us" - "on our behalf." Thank God for having brought our journey to a prosperous end. All ye servants of the Lord, which by night stand in the house of the Lord; i.e. ye special servants of the Lord, priests and Levites, now standing within his courts, and engaged in his worship. The temple was never left without a body of priests and Levites, to keep it and sing praises in it. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A Songשִׁ֗יר (šîr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7892: A song, singing of Ascents. הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת (ham·ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4609: Elevation, the act, the condition, a climactic progression Come, הִנֵּ֤ה ׀ (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! bless בָּרֲכ֣וּ (bā·ră·ḵū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse the LORD, יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every you servants עַבְדֵ֣י (‘aḇ·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5650: Slave, servant of the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel who serve הָעֹמְדִ֥ים (hā·‘ō·mə·ḏîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations by night בַּלֵּילֽוֹת׃ (bal·lê·lō·wṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity in the house בְּבֵית־ (bə·ḇêṯ-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD! יְ֝הוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Psalm 134:1 NIVPsalm 134:1 NLT Psalm 134:1 ESV Psalm 134:1 NASB Psalm 134:1 KJV Psalm 134:1 BibleApps.com Psalm 134:1 Biblia Paralela Psalm 134:1 Chinese Bible Psalm 134:1 French Bible Psalm 134:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 134:1 A Song of Ascents (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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