Psalms 113: The Majesty of the God Who Stoops

Psalms 113 documents the staggering contrast between God's dwelling place above the heavens and His intimate concern for the lowest on earth. It articulates a theology of 'reversal,' where the Lord lifts the poor from the dust and makes the barren woman a joyful mother of children. This chapter establishes that God's greatness is proven not just by His height, but by His willingness to stoop down to save.

  1. v1-3: The Universal Call to Praise the Name
  2. v4-6: The Unmatchable Exaltation of the Lord
  3. v7-9: The Compassionate Work of Lifting the Lowly

Psalms chapter 113

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

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