Psalm 134:1
New International Version
A song of ascents. Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who minister by night in the house of the LORD.

New Living Translation
Oh, praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, you who serve at night in the house of the LORD.

English Standard Version
Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who stand by night in the house of the LORD!

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

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless the LORD, All you servants of the LORD, Who by night stand in the house of the LORD!

New American Standard Bible
A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, Who serve by night in the house of the LORD!

NASB 1995
A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless the LORD, all servants of the LORD, Who serve by night in the house of the LORD!

NASB 1977
Behold, bless the LORD, all servants of the LORD, Who serve by night in the house of the LORD!

Legacy Standard Bible
A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless Yahweh, all you slaves of Yahweh, Who stand in the house of Yahweh by night!

Amplified Bible
A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless and praise the LORD, all servants of the LORD (priests, Levites), Who stand and serve by night in the house of the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
A song of ascents. Now bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who stand in the LORD’s house at night!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A song of ascents. Now praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who stand in the LORD’s house at night!

American Standard Version
A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless ye Jehovah, all ye servants of Jehovah, That by night stand in the house of Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Everyone who serves the LORD, come and offer praises. Everyone who has gathered in his temple tonight,

English Revised Version
A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[A song for going up to worship.] Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, all who stand in the house of the LORD night after night.

Good News Translation
Come, praise the LORD, all his servants, all who serve in his Temple at night.

International Standard Version
Now bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve nightly in the LORD's Temple.

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

NET Bible
A song of ascents. Attention! Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who serve in the LORD's temple during the night.

New Heart English Bible
[A Song of Ascents.] Look. Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who stand by night in the LORD's house.

Webster's Bible Translation
A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, who by night stand in the house of the LORD.

World English Bible
A Song of Ascents. Look! Praise Yahweh, all you servants of Yahweh, who stand by night in Yahweh’s house!
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
A SONG OF THE ASCENTS. Behold, bless YHWH, all servants of YHWH, "" Who are standing in the house of YHWH by night.

Young's Literal Translation
A Song of the Ascents. Lo, bless Jehovah, all servants of Jehovah, Who are standing in the house of Jehovah by night.

Smith's Literal Translation
Song of ascensions. Behold, praise ye Jehovah, all ye servants of Jehovah, standing in the house of Jehovah, in the nights.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold now bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord: Who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
A Canticle in steps. Behold, bless the Lord now, all you servants of the Lord, who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.

New American Bible
A song of ascents. O come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD You who stand in the house of the LORD throughout the nights.

New Revised Standard Version
Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who stand by night in the house of the LORD!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
BEHOLD, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who by night stand in the house of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Bless LORD JEHOVAH, all you Servants of LORD JEHOVAH, those who stand in his house and in the courts of the house of LORD JEHOVAH at night.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, That stand in the house of the LORD in the night seasons.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
A Song of Degrees. Behold now, bless ye the Lord, all the servants of the Lord, who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Bless the LORD, All You Servants
1A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! 2Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!…

Cross References
Psalm 135:1-2
Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD, / who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.

Psalm 92:1-2
A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night

Psalm 100:4
Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.

Psalm 103:20-21
Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. / Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will.

Psalm 113:1-3
Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. / Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore. / From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.

Psalm 116:19
in the courts of the LORD’s house, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!

Psalm 122:1
A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”

Psalm 135:19-21
O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; / O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD! / Blessed be the LORD from Zion—He who dwells in Jerusalem. Hallelujah!

Psalm 141:2
May my prayer be set before You like incense; my uplifted hands, like the evening offering.

1 Chronicles 9:33
Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night.

1 Chronicles 23:30
They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening.

2 Chronicles 29:11
Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”

Nehemiah 11:17
Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

Isaiah 30:29
You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.

Isaiah 62:6
On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves,


Treasury of Scripture

Behold, bless you the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.

A.

Psalm 120:1
A Song of degrees. In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.

Psalm 121:1
A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

Psalm 122:1
A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.

bless ye

Psalm 103:21
Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.

Psalm 135:1,2,19-21
Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD…

1 Chronicles 23:30-32
And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even; …

which by night

Psalm 130:6
My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.

Leviticus 8:35
Therefore shall ye abide at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that ye die not: for so I am commanded.

1 Chronicles 9:23,33
So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of the LORD, namely, the house of the tabernacle, by wards…

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Psalm 134
1. An exhortation to bless God














Come
The Hebrew word for "come" is "הִנֵּה" (hinneh), which is often used as an interjection to draw attention or to call someone to action. In this context, it serves as an invitation or exhortation, urging the faithful to approach with intention and readiness. This word sets the tone for the psalm, emphasizing the importance of active participation in worship and the communal aspect of faith.

bless
The Hebrew root for "bless" is "בָּרַךְ" (barak), which means to kneel, to praise, or to invoke divine favor. In the context of this psalm, blessing the LORD is an act of worship and reverence, acknowledging His sovereignty and goodness. It is a call to express gratitude and adoration, recognizing God's majesty and the blessings He bestows upon His people.

the LORD
The term "LORD" is translated from the Hebrew "יְהוָה" (YHWH), the sacred and personal name of God, often rendered as Yahweh. This name signifies God's eternal presence and covenant relationship with His people. It is a reminder of His faithfulness and the intimate connection He desires with those who worship Him.

all you servants of the LORD
The phrase "servants of the LORD" refers to those who are dedicated to serving God, particularly the Levites and priests who ministered in the temple. The Hebrew word for "servants" is "עֲבָדִים" (avadim), which implies a sense of duty and devotion. This highlights the honor and responsibility of serving God, emphasizing that all believers are called to be His servants, living lives of obedience and worship.

who serve by night
Serving "by night" indicates the continuous and unceasing nature of worship and service to God. The Hebrew word "לַיְלָה" (laylah) for "night" suggests a time of quiet and reflection, when the world is at rest. This phrase underscores the dedication required to serve God at all times, even in the stillness and solitude of the night, symbolizing vigilance and faithfulness.

in the house of the LORD
The "house of the LORD" refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites. The Hebrew word "בֵּית" (bayit) for "house" signifies a dwelling place, a sacred space where God's presence resides. This phrase reminds believers of the importance of gathering in community to worship and the privilege of entering into God's presence, whether in a physical temple or through the spiritual temple of the heart.

(1) All ye servants.--We learn from 1Chronicles 9:33 that there were Levites whose duties brought them to the Temple by night. Moreover, the word '?mad, "stand," is the customary word for sacerdotal service (Deuteronomy 10:8; Deuteronomy 18:7; 1Chronicles 23:30, &c).

Verse 1. - Behold. The word calls attention to an immediate need - something that is to be done, and to be done at once. Bless ye the Lord. This must mean "for us" - "on our behalf." Thank God for having brought our journey to a prosperous end. All ye servants of the Lord, which by night stand in the house of the Lord; i.e. ye special servants of the Lord, priests and Levites, now standing within his courts, and engaged in his worship. The temple was never left without a body of priests and Levites, to keep it and sing praises in it.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
A Song
שִׁ֗יר (šîr)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7892: A song, singing

of Ascents.
הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת (ham·ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4609: Elevation, the act, the condition, a climactic progression

Come,
הִנֵּ֤ה ׀ (hin·nêh)
Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

bless
בָּרֲכ֣וּ (bā·ră·ḵū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

the LORD,
יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

you servants
עַבְדֵ֣י (‘aḇ·ḏê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

of the LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

who serve
הָעֹמְדִ֥ים (hā·‘ō·mə·ḏîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

by night
בַּלֵּילֽוֹת׃ (bal·lê·lō·wṯ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity

in the house
בְּבֵית־ (bə·ḇêṯ-)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of the LORD!
יְ֝הוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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