Psalms 113:5
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Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high?
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This psalm begins and ends with "Hallelujah;" for, as many others, it is designed to promote the great and good work of praising God. I. We are here called upon and urged to praise God (Psa 113:1-3). II. We are here furnished with matter for praise, and words are put into our mouths, in singing which we must with holy fear and love give to God the glory of, 1. The elevations of his glory and greatness (Psa 113:4, Psa 113:5). 2. The condescensions of his grace and goodness (Psa 113:6-9), which very much illustrate one another, that we may be duly affected with both.
Open source ↗113:5-9 The incomparable Lord intimately involves himself in caring for people on earth.
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There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.
“To whom will you liken Me, or who is My equal?” asks the Holy One.
For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?
“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.
To whom will you liken God? To what image will you compare Him?
All my bones will exclaim, “Who is like You, O LORD, who delivers the afflicted from the aggressor, the poor and needy from the robber?”
in loving devotion a throne will be established in the tent of David. A judge seeking justice and hastening righteousness will sit on it in faithfulness.
The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.