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Psalms 113

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Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.
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Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.
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From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD's name is to be praised.
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The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
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Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,
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Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!
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He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
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That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
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He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.
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Psalms 113 Study & Commentary

Psalm 113 begins the "Hallel" psalms. It praises God for His condescension—though He is high above all nations, He stoops to lift the poor out of the dust.

CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS

1. God Stoops to Save: God is "high above all nations," yet He humbleth Himself to behold the things in heaven and earth (v. 4-6).
2. Lifting the Needy: God takes the poor from the dunghill to set him with princes (v. 7-8).

FORMAL PRAYER

Praise ye the Lord. From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised. Amen.
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