Psalms, 135

4. For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel as his own possession.

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Psalm 135 is a hymn of praise to God and a call to the people to worship Him and recognize their greatness and power. In it, the psalmist exalts the Lord for his wonderful works, from the creation of the world to his liberation from Egypt and the conquest of the promised land. Moreover, he denounces the futility of idols and the foolishness of those who worship them instead of worshiping the true God. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Psalm 135:

Isaiah 45:18: "For thus says the Lord, who created the heavens, the God who formed the earth, and made it; He established it, did not create it empty, but formed it to be inhabited: I am the Lord and There is no other. " This verse speaks of the creation of the world for God, one of the themes of Psalm 135.

Isaiah 44:9: "All the artifices of sculpture images are vanity, and their most desirable things are of no length; and their own witnesses see nothing, nor do they understand to be ashamed." This verse addresses the foolishness of those who love idols, an important theme of Psalm 135.

Joshua 24:5: "And I sent Moses and Aaron, and hurt Egypt, as I did in the midst of him; and then I took you away." This verse refers to the liberation of the people of Israel from Egypt, one of the powerful acts of God mentioned in Psalm 135.

Psalm 115:4-8: "Their idols are silver and gold, work of man's hands. They have mouth, but they do not speak; eyes have, but they do not see. They have ears, but do not hear; noses have, but do not smell. They have hands, but they don't feel; feet have, but they don't walk; no sound comes out of your throat. " These verses also address the futility of idols and the foolishness of adorning them instead of worshiping the true God.

Psalm 147:4-5: "The number of the stars tells them, call them all by their names. Great is our Lord, and of great power; their understanding is infinite." This verse speaks of the greatness and power of God, another central theme of Psalm 135.