1 PSALM 113 The L Exalts the Humble. It is said that Psalms 113-118 were ordained by the prophets and Torah scholars to be recited as a unit on special holy days. The unit was called the Hallel (Heb “Praise”).Praise the L! (According to Jewish tradition, one who had the office of Reader in a congregation would read the Psalms of the Hallel aloud, and when he came to a command to “Praise the Lord” (Heb Halelu Yah), it was the congregation’s duty to respond with “Hallelujah!”Hallelujah!)Praise, O servants of the L,Praise the name of the L.
2 Blessed be the name of the LFrom this time forth and forever.
3 From the rising of the sun to its settingThe name of the Lis to be praised [with awe-inspired reverence].
4 The Lis high above all nations,And His glory above the heavens.
5 Who is like the Lour God,Who is enthroned on high,
6 Who humbles Himself to regardThe heavens and the earth?
7 He raises the poor out of the dustAnd lifts the needy from the ash heap,
8 That He may seat them with princes,With the princes of His people.
9 He makes the barren woman live in the houseAs a joyful mother of children.Praise the L! (Hallelujah!)