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Psalms 134

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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.

2Lift up your hands [in] the sanctuary, and bless the LORD.

3The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.

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Psalms 134:1-3 1, 2. The pilgrim bands arriving at the sanctuary call on

the priests, who stand in the house of the Lord--at the time of the evening sacrifice, to unite in praising God in their name and that of the people, using appropriate gestures, to which the priests reply, pronouncing the Mosaic blessing which they alone could pronounce. A fit epilogue to the whole pilgrim-book, Psalms 120-134. by night--the evening service (Ps 141:2), as opposed to morning (Ps 92:2).

Psalms 134:2 Verse 2

Lift up your hands--(Compare Ps 28:2).

Psalms 134:3 Verse 3

After the manner directed (Nu 6:23). out of Zion--the Church, as His residence, and thus seat of blessings. Thus close the songs of degrees. PSALM 135

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Church: House of the Lord Psalm 134:1

A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD!

Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalm 134:1–3

A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD! / May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.

Hands Psalm 134:2

Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!

Night: Worship In Psalm 134:1

A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD!

Praise for God's Attributes Psalm 134:1

A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD!

Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalm 134:1, 2

A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!

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