King James Version
Psalm 113
The Egyptian Hallel collection begins with this joyful hymn of praise in Book V of Psalms, calling servants of God from east to west to exalt the holy name. The psalm highlights a striking paradox: though God dwells on high above all nations, divine compassion bends down to lift the poor and needy out of obscurity into places of honor. Society's marginalized and childless are given dignity and joy within the community. The text celebrates divine humility that reaches down to transform human lives. A key verse captures this uplifting act: 'He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill.'
1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.
2 Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.
3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’s name is to be praised.
4 The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
5 Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,
6 Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!
7 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
8 That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
9 He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.
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