King James Version

What Does Psalms 113:5 Mean?

Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, dwelleth: Heb. exalteth himself to dwell

Context

3

From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name is to be praised.

4

The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.

5

Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, dwelleth: Heb. exalteth himself to dwell

6

Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!

7

He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
3-4. So must good judges act (Psa 10:14; Job 29:12).

Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.

Historical Context

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Theological Significance

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