[133:1] See how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity! [133:2] It is like the precious oil on the head, that ran down on the beard, even Aaron's beard; that came down on the edge of his robes; [133:3] like the dew of Hermon, that comes down on the hills of Zion: for there Yahweh gives the blessing, even life forevermore.
Psalm 134
A Song of Ascents.
[134:1] Look! Praise Yahweh, all you servants of Yahweh, who stand by night in Yahweh's house! [134:2] Lift up your hands in the sanctuary. Praise Yahweh! [134:3] May Yahweh bless you from Zion; even he who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 135
[135:1] Praise Yah! Praise the name of Yahweh! Praise him, you servants of Yahweh, [135:2] you who stand in the house of Yahweh, in the courts of our God's house. [135:3] Praise Yah, for Yahweh is good. Sing praises to his name, for that is pleasant. [135:4] For Yah has chosen Jacob for himself; Israel for his own possession. [135:5] For I know that Yahweh is great, that our Lord is above all gods. [135:6] Whatever Yahweh pleased, that he has done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps; [135:7] who causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth; who makes lightnings with the rain; who brings forth the wind out of his treasuries; [135:8] Who struck the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and animal; [135:9] Who sent signs and wonders into the midst of you, Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his servants; [135:10] who struck many nations, and killed mighty kings, [135:11] Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan, [135:12] and gave their land for a heritage, a heritage to Israel, his people. [135:13] Your name, Yahweh, endures forever; your renown, Yahweh, throughout all generations. [135:14] For Yahweh will judge his people, and have compassion on his servants. [135:15] The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. [135:16] They have mouths, but they can't speak. They have eyes, but they can't see. [135:17] They have ears, but they can't hear; neither is there any breath in their mouths. [135:18] Those who make them will be like them; yes, everyone who trusts in them. [135:19] House of Israel, praise Yahweh! House of Aaron, praise Yahweh! [135:20] House of Levi, praise Yahweh! You who fear Yahweh, praise Yahweh! [135:21] Blessed be Yahweh from Zion, Who dwells at Jerusalem. Praise Yah!
Psalm 136
[136:1] Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good; for his loving kindness endures forever. [136:2] Give thanks to the God of gods; for his loving kindness endures forever. [136:3] Give thanks to the Lord of lords; for his loving kindness endures forever: [136:4] To him who alone does great wonders; for his loving kindness endures forever: [136:5] To him who by understanding made the heavens; for his loving kindness endures forever: [136:6] To him who spread out the earth above the waters; for his loving kindness endures forever: [136:7] To him who made the great lights; for his loving kindness endures forever: [136:8] The sun to rule by day; for his loving kindness endures forever; [136:9] The moon and stars to rule by night; for his loving kindness endures forever: [136:10] To him who struck down the Egyptian firstborn; for his loving kindness endures forever; [136:11] And brought out Israel from among them; for his loving kindness endures forever; [136:12] With a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm; for his loving kindness endures forever: [136:13] To him who divided the [Red Sea] apart; for his loving kindness endures forever; [136:14] And made Israel to pass through its midst; for his loving kindness endures forever; [136:15] But overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the [Red Sea]; for his loving kindness endures forever: [136:16] To him who led his people through the wilderness; for his loving kindness endures forever: [136:17] To him who struck great kings; for his loving kindness endures forever; [136:18] And killed mighty kings; for his loving kindness endures forever: [136:19] Sihon king of the Amorites; for his loving kindness endures forever; [136:20] Og king of Bashan; for his loving kindness endures forever; [136:21] And gave their land as an inheritance; for his loving kindness endures forever; [136:22] Even a heritage to Israel his servant; for his loving kindness endures forever: [136:23] Who remembered us in our low estate; for his loving kindness endures forever; [136:24] And has delivered us from our adversaries; for his loving kindness endures forever: [136:25] Who gives food to every creature; for his loving kindness endures forever. [136:26] Oh give thanks to the God of heaven; for his loving kindness endures forever.
Psalm 137
[137:1] By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion. [137:2] On the willows in its midst, we hung up our harps. [137:3] For there, those who led us captive asked us for songs. Those who tormented us demanded songs of joy: "Sing us one of the songs of Zion!" [137:4] How can we sing Yahweh's song in a foreign land? [137:5] If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill. [137:6] Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I don't remember you; if I don't prefer Jerusalem above my chief joy. [137:7] Remember, Yahweh, against the children of Edom, the day of Jerusalem; who said, "Raze it! Raze it even to its foundation!" [137:8] Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction, he will be happy who rewards you, as you have served us. [137:9] Happy shall he be, who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock.