Psalms

Chapter 113

The LORD Exalts the Humble

1 Hallelujah! [a]

Give praise, O servants of the LORD;

praise the name of the LORD.

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2 Blessed be the name of the LORD

both now and forevermore.

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3 From where the sun rises to where it sets,

the name of the LORD is praised.

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4 The LORD is exalted over all the nations,

His glory above the heavens.

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5 Who is like the LORD our God,

the One enthroned on high?

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6 He humbles Himself to behold

the heavens and the earth.

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7 He raises the poor from the dust

and lifts the needy from the dump

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8 to seat them with nobles,

with the princes of His people.

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9 He settles the barren woman in her home

as a joyful mother to her children.

Hallelujah!

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