Christian prayer
Psalm 134
Psalm 134 in its original text and with its meaning, a short biblical call to bless the Lord.
- 3 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- From the Bible
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שִׁ֗יר הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת הִנֵּ֤ה ׀ בָּרֲכ֣וּ אֶת־יְ֭הוָה כָּל־עַבְדֵ֣י יְהוָ֑ה הָעֹמְדִ֥ים בְּבֵית־יְ֝הוָ֗ה בַּלֵּילֽוֹת׃
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.
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שְׂאֽוּ־יְדֵכֶ֥ם קֹ֑דֶשׁ וּ֝בָרֲכוּ אֶת־יְהוָֽה׃
Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD.
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יְבָרֶכְךָ֣ יְ֭הוָה מִצִּיּ֑וֹן עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה שָׁמַ֥יִם וָאָֽרֶץ׃
The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.
Wording: The Holy Bible, King James Version, 1611 (standard text of 1769). Copied word for word from the edition named here
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Når den bes
Many Christians recite Psalm 134 in evening prayer or before sleep, drawing on its reference to those who serve the Lord by night. It is also used in worship as a call to praise God and to close the day with a blessing.
Hvor den kommer fra
Psalm 134 comes from the Bible’s Book of Psalms and belongs to the collection known as the Songs of Ascents. It addresses servants of the Lord who stand in the Lord’s house by night and ends with a blessing from Zion. Its author is not named.
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Beslektede bønner og tekster
- ChristianPsalm 91A biblical psalm of trust in God’s shelter and protection amid danger.
- ChristianPsalm 23A biblical psalm of trust in God, pictured as a caring shepherd and generous host.
- ChristianPsalm 121A biblical psalm of trust in God as the keeper of those who look to him for help.
- ChristianPsalm 35A biblical psalm asking God for protection, justice and deliverance from enemies.
Spørsmål om Psalm 134
How long is Psalm 134?
Psalm 134 has 3 verses and takes under a minute to recite.
What does Psalm 134 mean?
It calls those serving in the Lord’s house at night to bless the Lord and lift their hands in worship. It closes by asking that the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth, bless the person addressed.
When do Christians say Psalm 134?
Many Christians say it during evening prayer or before sleep. Its words about worship by night make it especially suited to the close of the day.
Who wrote Psalm 134, and in what language?
Its author is not named in the biblical text. It was originally written in Hebrew.
