Psalm 135:1
New International Version
Praise the LORD. Praise the name of the LORD; praise him, you servants of the LORD,

New Living Translation
Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD! Praise him, you who serve the LORD,

English Standard Version
Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD, give praise, O servants of the LORD,

Berean Standard Bible
Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD,

King James Bible
Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.

New King James Version
Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD; Praise Him, O you servants of the LORD!

New American Standard Bible
Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD; Praise Him, you servants of the LORD,

NASB 1995
Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD; Praise Him, O servants of the LORD,

NASB 1977
Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD; Praise Him, O servants of the LORD,

Legacy Standard Bible
Praise Yah! Praise the name of Yahweh; Praise Him, O slaves of Yahweh,

Amplified Bible
Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!) Praise the name of the LORD; Praise Him, O servants of the LORD (priests, Levites),

Christian Standard Bible
Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, you servants of the LORD

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hallelujah! Praise the name of Yahweh. Give praise, you servants of Yahweh

American Standard Version
Vanity of Idols. Praise ye Jehovah. Praise ye the name of Jehovah; Praise him, O ye servants of Jehovah,

Contemporary English Version
Shout praises to the LORD! You are his servants, so praise his name.

English Revised Version
Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Praise him, you servants of the LORD

Good News Translation
Praise the LORD! Praise his name, you servants of the LORD,

International Standard Version
Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD! Give praise, you servants of the LORD,

Majority Standard Bible
Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD,

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

New Heart English Bible
Praise the LORD. Praise the name of the LORD. Praise him, you servants of the LORD,

Webster's Bible Translation
Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.

World English Bible
Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh’s name! Praise him, you servants of Yahweh,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Praise YAH! Praise the Name of YHWH, "" Praise, you servants of YHWH,

Young's Literal Translation
Praise ye Jah! Praise ye the name of Jehovah, Praise, ye servants of Jehovah,

Smith's Literal Translation
Praise ye Jah. Praise ye the name of Jehovah; praise, ye servants of Jehovah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Praise ye the name of the Lord: O you his servants, praise the Lord:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Alleluia. Praise the name of the Lord. You servants, praise the Lord.

New American Bible
Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD! Praise, you servants of the LORD,

New Revised Standard Version
Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD; give praise, O servants of the LORD,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
PRAISE the LORD. Praise the name of the LORD; praise him, O servants of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Praise the Name of LORD JEHOVAH, praise, oh Servants of LORD JEHOVAH!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Hallelujah. Praise ye the name of the LORD; Give praise, O ye servants of the LORD,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Alleluia. Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise the Lord, ye his servants,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Name, O LORD, Endures Forever
1Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD, 2who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.…

Cross References
Psalm 113:1
Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD.

Psalm 148:1-2
Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places. / Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts.

Psalm 150:1-2
Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. / Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness.

Psalm 146:1-2
Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, O my soul. / I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.

Psalm 117:1-2
Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples! / For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah!

Psalm 149:1
Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.

Psalm 134:1-2
A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!

Psalm 103:20-22
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. / Bless the LORD, all His works in all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!

Psalm 106:1
Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 147:1
Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him!

Isaiah 42:10-12
Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.

Isaiah 12:4-6
and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. / Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”

Revelation 19:5
Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”

Revelation 5:11-13
Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. / In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.


Treasury of Scripture

Praise you the LORD. Praise you the name of the LORD; praise him, O you servants of the LORD.

A.

praise ye the Lord

Psalm 33:1,2
Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright…

Psalm 96:1-4
O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth…

Psalm 106:1
Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

praise ye the name

Psalm 7:17
I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.

Psalm 102:21
To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;

Psalm 113:2,3
Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore…

O ye servants

Psalm 113:1
Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.

Psalm 134:1
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.

Psalm 149:1-3
Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints…

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Psalm 135
1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy
5. For his power
8. For his judgments
15. The vanity of idols
19. An exhortation to bless God














Hallelujah!
The term "Hallelujah" is a transliteration of the Hebrew phrase "Hallelu Yah," which means "Praise the LORD." This exclamation is a call to worship and is often used in the Psalms to express exuberant praise. The root "halal" means to boast or to shine, suggesting that our praise should be both vocal and radiant, reflecting the glory of God. Historically, "Hallelujah" has been a universal expression of joy and reverence, transcending cultural and linguistic barriers within the Christian faith.

Praise the name of the LORD
"Praise" here is again derived from the Hebrew "halal," emphasizing the act of glorifying God. The "name of the LORD" refers to God's revealed character and essence. In ancient Israel, a name was not merely a label but a representation of one's identity and authority. The use of "LORD" in all capitals signifies the divine name YHWH, the covenant name of God given to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). This phrase calls believers to honor God's holiness, faithfulness, and sovereignty, acknowledging His deeds and attributes.

give praise
This repetition of the call to "give praise" serves to reinforce the importance of worship as a continual and deliberate act. It is an invitation to engage in a lifestyle of worship, not just a momentary expression. The Hebrew context suggests an active participation, where worship is not passive but involves the whole being—mind, body, and spirit.

O servants of the LORD
The term "servants" (Hebrew: "avadim") denotes those who are in a covenant relationship with God, committed to His service and obedience. In the historical context, this would primarily refer to the Levites and priests who ministered in the temple, but it extends to all who are devoted to God. The phrase underscores the privilege and responsibility of serving the LORD, highlighting that true service is rooted in worship and reverence. In the New Testament context, all believers are considered servants of Christ, called to live lives that reflect His love and truth.

(1) The psalm opens with an adaptation and expansion (comp. Psalm 116:19) of Psalm 134:1. As there, the priestly class is addressed. Some, however, think that the addition, "courts of the house of our God," as well as Psalm 135:19, make the application to all these standing in covenant relation to Jehovah. This is possible, but not proved by the evidence adduced.

Verse 1. - Praise ye the Lord (comp. Psalm 104:35; Psalm 105:45; Psalm 106:1, 48; Psalm 111:1; Psalm 112:1; Psalm 113:1, etc.). Praise ye the Name of the Lord (comp. Psalm 113:1). Praise him, O ye servants of the Lord; rather, praise it; i.e. the Name.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Hallelujah!
הַ֥לְלוּ (hal·lū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1984: To shine

Praise
הַֽ֭לְלוּ (hal·lū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1984: To shine

the name
שֵׁ֣ם (šêm)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

of the LORD.
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

Give praise,
הַֽ֝לְלוּ (hal·lū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1984: To shine

O servants
עַבְדֵ֥י (‘aḇ·ḏê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

of the LORD,
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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