Link Psalm 135:20 with a blessing verse.
Connect Psalm 135:20 with another verse about blessing the Lord.

Key Scriptures

Psalm 135:20: “O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!”

Psalm 103:1–2: “Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”


Shared Theme: A Universal Call to Praise

Psalm 135:20 addresses priests (Levi’s house) and every God-fearing worshiper.

Psalm 103:1–2 turns the call inward, urging each believer’s very soul to bless the Lord.

• Together, the two passages show that blessing the Lord is both corporate and personal—extending from the sanctuary to the secret place of the heart.


What It Means to “Bless” the Lord

• Hebrew “barak” pictures kneeling in adoration—honoring God’s worth.

• Blessing the Lord is not adding something He lacks; it is recognizing His sufficiency and greatness.

• When priests and people bless God (Psalm 135:20), and when the soul blesses God (Psalm 103:1), they echo heaven’s worship (Revelation 5:13).


Links Between the Two Psalms

• Both psalms rehearse God’s mighty works (Psalm 135:4–12; Psalm 103:3–5). Praise flows from remembering redemption and provision.

• Each psalm broadens the audience:

Psalm 135 moves from Israel (v. 19) to Levi (v. 20) to “all who fear the LORD” (v. 20).

Psalm 103 moves from the psalmist’s soul (v. 1) to “all His works, in all places of His dominion” (v. 22).


Practical Ways to Bless the Lord Today

• Speak aloud specific reasons for gratitude, mirroring Psalm 103:2’s call to “forget not.”

• Join corporate worship regularly, reflecting Psalm 135’s communal setting.

• Memorize verses that highlight God’s attributes—fuel for heartfelt praise (Psalm 145:3).

• Serve others in humility; blessing God overflows into loving actions (Hebrews 13:15–16).


Takeaway

Psalm 135:20 invites every worshiper, and Psalm 103:1–2 invites every inner thought, to unite in one continuous chorus: “Bless the LORD!”

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