Psalm 135:20
New International Version
house of Levi, praise the LORD; you who fear him, praise the LORD.

New Living Translation
O Levites, praise the LORD! All you who fear the LORD, praise the LORD!

English Standard Version
O house of Levi, bless the LORD! You who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!

Berean Standard Bible
O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!

King James Bible
Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.

New King James Version
Bless the LORD, O house of Levi! You who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!

New American Standard Bible
House of Levi, bless the LORD; You who revere the LORD, bless the LORD.

NASB 1995
O house of Levi, bless the LORD; You who revere the LORD, bless the LORD.

NASB 1977
O house of Levi, bless the LORD; You who revere the LORD, bless the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
O house of Levi, bless Yahweh; You who fear Yahweh, bless Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
O house of Levi, bless the LORD; You who fear the LORD [and worship Him with obedience], bless the LORD [with grateful praise]!

Christian Standard Bible
House of Levi, bless the LORD! You who revere the LORD, bless the LORD!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
House of Levi, praise Yahweh! You who revere the LORD, praise the LORD!

American Standard Version
O house of Levi, bless ye Jehovah: Ye that fear Jehovah, bless ye Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
and all the tribe of Levi, come praise the LORD! All of his worshipers, come praise the LORD.

English Revised Version
O house of Levi, bless ye the LORD: ye that fear the LORD, bless ye the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Descendants of Levi, praise the LORD. You people who fear the LORD, praise the LORD.

Good News Translation
Praise the LORD, you Levites; praise him, all you that worship him!

International Standard Version
House of Levi, bless the LORD! You who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!

Majority Standard Bible
O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!

NET Bible
O family of Levi, praise the LORD! You loyal followers of the LORD, praise the LORD!

New Heart English Bible
House of Levi, praise the LORD. You who fear the LORD, praise the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.

World English Bible
House of Levi, praise Yahweh! You who fear Yahweh, praise Yahweh!
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
O house of Levi, bless YHWH, "" Those fearing YHWH, bless YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
O house of Levi, bless ye Jehovah, Those fearing Jehovah, bless ye Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
O house of Levi, praise ye Jehovah: ye fearing Jehovah, praise Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Bless the Lord, O house of Levi: you that fear the Lord, bless the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Bless the Lord, O house of Levi. You who fear the Lord, bless the Lord.

New American Bible
House of Levi, bless the LORD! You who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!

New Revised Standard Version
O house of Levi, bless the LORD! You that fear the LORD, bless the LORD!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Bless the LORD, O house of Levi; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
House of Levi, bless LORD JEHOVAH! Worshipers of LORD JEHOVAH, bless LORD JEHOVAH!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
O house of Levi, bless ye the LORD; Ye that fear the LORD, bless ye the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
O house of Levi, bless ye the Lord: ye that fear the Lord, bless the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Name, O LORD, Endures Forever
19O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; 20O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD! 21Blessed be the LORD from Zion—He who dwells in Jerusalem. Hallelujah!…

Cross References
Exodus 19:6
And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.”

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Deuteronomy 10:8
At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.

Revelation 1:6
who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.

Numbers 3:6-8
“Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle.

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

1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

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.”

Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.

Isaiah 61:6
But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

Malachi 2:4-7
Then you will know that I have sent you this commandment so that My covenant with Levi may continue,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, which I gave to him; it called for reverence, and he revered Me and stood in awe of My name. / True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity. ...

Philippians 3:3
For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—

Jeremiah 33:18
nor will the priests who are Levites ever fail to have a man before Me to offer burnt offerings, to burn grain offerings, and to present sacrifices.”


Treasury of Scripture

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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














O house of Levi
The "house of Levi" refers to the tribe of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Historically, the Levites were set apart for religious duties and service in the tabernacle and later the temple. The Hebrew root for "Levi" is "לֵוִי" (Levi), which is associated with the idea of joining or being attached. This reflects their role in being attached to the service of God, acting as intermediaries between God and the people. The Levites' call to praise underscores their unique position and responsibility in leading worship and maintaining the spiritual life of Israel.

praise the LORD
The phrase "praise the LORD" is a call to worship and adoration directed towards Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel. The Hebrew word for "praise" is "הַלֵּל" (halal), which means to boast, celebrate, or glorify. This imperative is not just a suggestion but a command, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging God's sovereignty, goodness, and mighty acts. The Levites, as leaders in worship, are reminded of their duty to lead by example in praising God, setting a standard for the rest of the community.

You who fear the LORD
This phrase extends the call to praise beyond the Levites to all who "fear the LORD." The Hebrew word for "fear" is "יָרֵא" (yare), which encompasses reverence, awe, and respect. It is not a fear of terror but a profound respect for God's holiness and authority. Those who fear the LORD are those who recognize His power and majesty and live in obedience to His commandments. This call to praise is inclusive, inviting all who hold God in reverence to join in worship.

praise the LORD
Reiterating the call to "praise the LORD" serves to emphasize the central theme of the verse and the psalm as a whole. The repetition underscores the importance of worship as a response to God's character and deeds. It is a reminder that praise is not just an act of the lips but an expression of the heart, rooted in a deep understanding of who God is. This call to praise is a unifying force, bringing together the Levites and all who fear the LORD in a collective act of worship, celebrating the greatness and goodness of God.

Verse 20. - Bless the Lord, O house of Levi: ye that fear the Lord, bless the Lord (comp. Psalm 115:11, 13).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
O house
בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Levi,
הַ֭לֵּוִי (hal·lê·wî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3878: Levi -- a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him

praise
בָּרֲכ֣וּ (bā·ră·ḵū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

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

you who fear
יִֽרְאֵ֥י (yir·’ê)
Adjective - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent

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

praise
בָּרֲכ֥וּ (bā·ră·ḵū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

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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