Psalms 135: Praise the Lord, for He Is Good

Psalm 135 calls the servants of Yahweh to praise him. Yahweh is good and has chosen Israel as his own. He is greater than all gods and does whatever he pleases in heaven and earth. He rescued his people from Egypt and gave them a land. Idols of silver and gold cannot speak, see, or hear. All God's people should bless Yahweh.

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¹ Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh’s name! Praise him, you servants of Yahweh,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² you who stand in Yahweh’s house, in the courts of our God’s house.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ Praise Yah, for Yahweh is good. Sing praises to his name, for that is pleasant.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ For Yah has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel for his own possession.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ For I know that Yahweh is great, that our Lord is above all gods.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ Whatever Yahweh pleased, that he has done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He makes lightnings with the rain. He brings the wind out of his treasuries.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ He struck the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and animal.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ He sent signs and wonders into the middle of you, Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his servants.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ He struck many nations, and killed mighty kings—This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan—This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² and gave their land for a heritage, a heritage to Israel, his people.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ Your name, Yahweh, endures forever; your renown, Yahweh, throughout all generations.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ For Yahweh will judge his people and have compassion on his servants.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ They have mouths, but they can’t speak. They have eyes, but they can’t see.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ They have ears, but they can’t hear, neither is there any breath in their mouths.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ Those who make them will be like them, yes, everyone who trusts in them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁹ House of Israel, praise Yahweh! House of Aaron, praise Yahweh!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁰ House of Levi, praise Yahweh! You who fear Yahweh, praise Yahweh!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²¹ Blessed be Yahweh from Zion, who dwells in Jerusalem. Praise Yah!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Psalms 135 · Preschool

God Is Good

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Color the people singing and the clouds and rain. God is good!

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Bible Verse

“Praise Yah, for Yahweh is good. Sing praises to his name, for that is pleasant.”

Psalms 135:3 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: God is good! Let's sing a happy song to God together.

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Psalms 135 · Grade 4

The Living God and Lifeless Idols

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Read and Think

Psalm 135 has no title. It calls the servants of Yahweh who stand in his house to praise him. Praise Yah, for Yahweh is good. For Yah has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel for his own possession. God's choosing is a reason for joy.

The psalmist says, For I know that Yahweh is great, that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever Yahweh pleased, that he has done, in heaven and in earth. He raises the clouds, makes lightning with the rain, and brings the wind out of his treasuries. He also acted in history, sending signs in Egypt and giving Israel the land as a heritage.

In contrast, the idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. They have mouths, but they can't speak. They have eyes, but they can't see. Those who make them will be like them. The psalm ends by calling the houses of Israel, Aaron, and Levi, and all who fear Yahweh, to praise him.

Show What You Know

Why is God's choosing a reason for joy?
Name two ways God shows his power in nature.
How do idols compare to God?
Which houses are called to praise at the end?

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Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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It calls the servants of Yahweh who stand in his house to him.
Praise Yah, for Yahweh is .
The psalmist says, For I know that Yahweh is , that our Lord is above all gods.
He raises the , makes lightning with the rain, and brings the wind out of his treasuries.

Think About It

The psalm says Yahweh is good and has chosen his people. How does knowing God chose you make you want to praise him?
Idols are made by human hands. What things can people trust in today instead of God?

Memory Verse

“For I know that Yahweh is great, that our Lord is above all gods.”

Psalms 135:5 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being great and good. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

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How does God show his greatness?
What things are you tempted to rely on more than God?

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Psalms 135 · Grade 5

Praise for the God Who Acts

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Read and Think

Psalm 135 has no title. It is a mosaic of praise that echoes other Scriptures, especially Psalm 115 and Psalm 136. It calls the servants of Yahweh who stand in his house to praise him, because Yahweh is good and Yah has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel for his own possession. Praise grows from both God's goodness and his covenant love.

The center is a confession: For I know that Yahweh is great, that our Lord is above all gods. God's greatness shows in creation, as he sends clouds, lightning, rain, and wind from his treasuries. It also shows in history. He sent signs and wonders into Egypt, defeated kings like Sihon and Og, and gave their land as a heritage to Israel. Your name, Yahweh, endures forever.

The psalm repeats Psalm 115's mockery of idols: they have mouths but can't speak, eyes but can't see, ears but can't hear. Those who make them will be like them, yes, everyone who trusts in them. The psalm closes by summoning Israel, the priests of Aaron, the Levites, and all who fear Yahweh to bless him from Zion. In the New Testament, Paul says believers turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God (1 Thessalonians 1:9).

Show What You Know

Which other psalms does Psalm 135 echo?
In what two areas does God's greatness show?
What happens to those who trust in idols?
Which New Testament verse speaks of turning from idols to the living God?

Crossword

Across

He causes the ____ to rise from the ends of the earth.
For Yahweh is ____.
Sing praises to his ____.

Down

For that is ____.
For I know that Yahweh is ____.

Think About It

We become like what we trust. How can trusting the living God shape who you become?
God's name endures forever. Which of God's acts in your life would you like to remember forever?

Memory Verse

“For I know that Yahweh is great, that our Lord is above all gods.”

Psalms 135:5 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being great and good. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

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How can God's never-ending greatness shape your prayers?
How does 1 Thessalonians 1:9 connect to Psalm 135?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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