1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Psalms 134:1 | Alleluia. Praise ye the name of the Lord: O you, his servants, praise the Lord: | Alleluia. The psalm turns on God's praises, and might be composed by David, after he had settled the order of the Levites, though it may suit all people. (Berthier) --- The latter part agrees with Psalm cxiii., and Jeremias x., which might lead us to conclude that it was composed after the captivity, perhaps for the dedication of the second temple. The next psalm is a repetition of this, with the chorus interspersed. (Calmet) |
| Psalms 134:2 | You that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God. | Courts. Both clergy and laity praise God for his favours and power. (Worthington) |
| Psalms 134:3 | Praise ye the Lord, for the Lord is good: sing ye to his name, for it is sweet. | Sweet. Occupation, and very useful, Psalm 146:1. (Calmet) |
| Psalms 134:4 | For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself: Israel for his own possession. | Possession. Hebrew, "jewel," "property." Chaldean, "well-beloved." See Deuteronomy 52:8., and Ecclesiasticus 17:14. (Calmet) --- The first patriarchs corresponded with God's goodness: but their descendants were for the most part ungrateful: so that Christians have now entered into their place, and must praise God. (Berthier) |
| Psalms 134:5 | For I have known that the Lord is great, and our God above all gods. | Gods. Whatever is so esteemed by men. (St. Chrysostom) --- He then proceeds to shew the vanity of such false gods. (Calmet) |
| Psalms 134:6 | Whatsoever the Lord pleased he hath done, in heaven, in earth, in the sea, and in all the deeps. | |
| Psalms 134:7 | *He bringeth up lightnings from the ends of the earth: he hath made lightnings for the rain. He bringeth forth winds out of his stores: Jeremias 10:13. | Earth. The Mediterranean sea is so called, Luke 12:54. --- Rain. Indicating, or causing rain. (Haydock) --- The most incompatible things are united. (Theodoret) --- The sinner melts into tears at the sight of God's judgments. (St. Augustine) --- Stores, which are his will and decrees. (Theodoret) (Jeremias 51:16.) |
| Psalms 134:8 | *He slew the first-born of Egypt, from man even unto beasts. Exodus 12:29. | |
| Psalms 134:9 | He sent forth signs and wonders in the midst of thee, O Egypt: upon Pharao, and upon all his servants. | |
| Psalms 134:10 | *He smote many nations, and slew mighty kings: Josue 12:1.; Josue12:7. | |
| Psalms 134:11 | *Sehon, king of the Amorrhites, and Og, king of Basan, and all the kingdoms of Chanaan. Numbers 21:24.; Numbers 21:34. | |
| Psalms 134:12 | And gave their land for an inheritance, for an inheritance to his people Israel. | |
| Psalms 134:13 | Thy name, O Lord, is for ever: thy memorial, O Lord, unto all generations. | |
| Psalms 134:14 | For the Lord will judge his people, and will be entreated in favour of his servants. | Entreated. Deuteronomy 32:36. "Have pity," (Berthier) or revenge. |
| Psalms 134:15 | *The idols of the Gentiles are silver and gold, the works of men's hands. Psalm 113:4. | |
| Psalms 134:16 | *They have a mouth, but they speak not: they have eyes, but they see not. Wisdom 15:15. | |
| Psalms 134:17 | They have ears, but they hear not: neither is there any breath in their mouths. | |
| Psalms 134:18 | Let them that make them be like to them: and every one that trusteth in them. | |
| Psalms 134:19 | Bless the Lord, O house of Israel: bless the Lord, O house of Aaron. | |
| Psalms 134:20 | Bless the Lord, O house of Levi: you that fear the Lord, bless the Lord. | Fear. It was important to distinguish the priests from the people. (Calmet) |
| Psalms 134:21 | Blessed be the Lord out of Sion, who dwelleth in Jerusalem. |