Psalms – Chapter 135

Old Testament27 Verses

1Alleluia. Praise the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

2Praise ye the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.

3Praise ye the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.

4Who alone doth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.

5Who made the heavens in understanding: for his mercy endureth for ever.

6Who established the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.

7Who made the great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever.

8The sun to rule the day: for his mercy endureth for ever.

9The moon and the stars to rule the night: for his mercy endureth for ever.

10Who smote Egypt with their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever.

11Who brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever.

12With a mighty hand and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.

13Who divided the Red Sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever.

14And brought out Israel through the midst thereof: for his mercy endureth for ever.

15And overthrew Pharao and his host in the Red Sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.

16Who led his people through the desert: for his mercy endureth for ever.

17Who smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.

18And slew strong kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.

19Sehon king of the Amorrhites: for his mercy endureth for ever.

20And Og king of Basan: for his mercy endureth for ever.

21And he gave their land for an inheritance: for his mercy endureth for ever.

22For an inheritance to his servant Israel: for his mercy endureth for ever.

23For he was mindful of us in our affliction: for his mercy endureth for ever.

24And he redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.

25Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.

26Give glory to the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.

27Give glory to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Reflection for Today

Psalms Chapter 135 continues the biblical theme of prayer, praise, and the full range of human emotion before God. According to Catholic teaching, the Psalms are the prayer book of the Church, prayed daily in the Liturgy of the Hours (CIC 2585-2589). This chapter invites us to reflect on God invites us to bring all our emotions to Him.

The Church Fathers and saints have meditated on these passages for centuries, finding in them nourishment for the spiritual life. The Catechism teaches that "the Sacred Scriptures contain the Word of God and, because they are inspired, they are truly the Word of God" (CIC 135). As we read this chapter, we join the great Tradition of Catholic biblical interpretation.

Catholic spirituality encourages us to approach Scripture with faith, seeking not merely information but transformation. Through the practice of lectio divina—reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation—we allow God's Word to penetrate our hearts. May this chapter deepen your love for God and neighbor, and strengthen your commitment to live the Gospel in daily life.

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