Psalms 113
1Praise the Lord.Praise the Lord, you his servants;praise the name of the Lord. 2Let the name of the Lord be praised,both now and forevermore. 3From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets,the name of the Lord is to be praised. 4The Lord is exalted over all the nations,his glory above the heavens. 5Who is like the Lord our God,the One who sits enthroned on high, 6who stoops down to lookon the heavens and the earth? 7He raises the poor from the dustand lifts the needy from the ash heap; 8he seats them with princes,with the princes of his people. 9He settles the childless woman in her homeas a happy mother of children.Praise the Lord.
Study Context for Psalms 113
As you study Psalms 113, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Worship, Lament, Praise. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Psalms 113 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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