Psalm 113
Psalm 113 Meaning
Psalm 113 praises the name of the LORD from the rising of the sun to its setting, marveling that the God who is high above all nations stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth.
He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap to sit with princes, and gives the barren woman a home full of children.
Key verses from Psalm 113
“Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.”
Psalm 113:1
“From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’s name is to be praised.”
Psalm 113:3
“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;”
Psalm 113:7
“He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.”
Psalm 113:9
How Psalm 113 points to Jesus
The God who stoops to lift the lowly stooped all the way down in Jesus, born low to raise us high. He seats the poor in dust among princes in His kingdom.