Psalms 134
The Servants' Call to Bless and the Benediction 1–3
1
¶ A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.
2
Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD.
3
The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.
Bible text: King James Version (1769 Blayney text) · Public domain
Study Notes for Psalms 134
Verse 1
This final Song of Ascents is a direct call to the temple staff (likely Levites or priests) maintaining the nightly watch. It emphasizes their duty to offer continuous praise even during hours of darkness and rest.
Verse 3
This verse serves as the priestly response, reciprocating the blessing offered by the servants (verses 1-2). Invoking God as 'Maker of heaven and earth' grounds the blessing in His ultimate sovereignty and creative power. Zion is the source from which God’s authoritative blessing flows.
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