4 The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
4 The LORD H3068 is high H7311 above all nations, H1471 and his glory H3519 above the heavens. H8064
4 Jehovah is high above all nations, And his glory above the heavens.
4 High above all nations `is' Jehovah, Above the heavens `is' his honour.
4 Jehovah is high above all nations, his glory above the heavens.
4 Yahweh is high above all nations, His glory above the heavens.
4 The Lord is high over all nations, and his glory is higher than the heavens.
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Commentary on Psalms 113 Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
PSALM 113
Ps 113:1-9. God's majesty contrasted with His condescension and gracious dealings towards the humble furnish matter and a call for praise. The Jews, it is said, used this and Psalms 114-118 on their great festivals, and called them the Greater Hallel, or Hymn.
1-3. Earnestness and zeal are denoted by the emphatic repetitions.
servants of the Lord—or, all the people of God.
name of the Lord—perfections (Ps 5:11; 111:9).
3. From the rising, &c.—all the world.
4-6. God's exaltation enhances His condescension;
7, 8. which condescension is illustrated as often in raising the worthy poor and needy to honor (compare 1Sa 2:8; Ps 44:25).
9. On this special case, compare 1Sa 2:21. Barrenness was regarded as a disgrace, and is a type of a deserted Church (Isa 54:1).
the barren woman … house—literally, "the barren of the house," so that the supplied words may be omitted.