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Psalms 113

From the rising of the sun to its setting

Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. 2Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore. 3From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.a

4The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens. 5Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high? 6He humbles Himself to behold the heavens and the earth.

7He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dumpb 8to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people.c 9He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah!d

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Psalm 113 is a short, exuberant hymn of praise that opens the "Egyptian Hallel" (Psalms 113–118), sung at major festivals like Passover. It calls all servants of the Lord—from sunrise to sunset—to praise His name. The psalm pivots from the cosmic scope of God's exalted throne to His
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References· Psalms 113

a
v.3 — Malachi 1:11, Psalms 18:3, Isaiah 59:19, Isaiah 49:13, Psalms 86:9, Psalms 48:10, Revelation 11:15, Psalms 72:11, Psalms 72:17-19, Psalms 50:1
b
v.7 — 1 Samuel 2:7-8, Luke 1:52-53, Psalms 107:41, Job 5:11, 2 Samuel 7:8-9, Ezekiel 17:24, Daniel 12:2-3, Psalms 75:6-7, Job 5:15-16, Ezekiel 21:26-27
c
v.8 — Job 36:7, Philippians 2:8-11, Psalms 45:16, Genesis 41:41, Psalms 68:13, Revelation 5:9-10
d
v.9 — Psalms 68:6, 1 Samuel 2:5, Genesis 21:5-7, Genesis 30:22-23, Isaiah 54:1, Luke 1:13-15, Genesis 25:21, Galatians 4:27

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