Psalms 134

The form of this Psalm seems to be dramatical. In the two first verses the Psalmist speaks in the name of some eminent person, either the King or Chief Priest, exhorting and requiring all the Priests and Levites to perform the duties of their place and calling; and in the last verse in the name of the Priests and Levites returning him thanks for his good advice.

BEhold, bless ye the LORD Do not stand there like statues, dumb and idle, but employ your hearts and tongues in singing forth the praises of the Lord. all ye servants of the LORD Peculiarly so called, Priests and Levites, who are set apart to the service of God and of the Sanctuary, as the next clause restrains this general expression., which by night Not only by day, but also and especially by night, when their watch was more necessary. See Exod. 27. 21. Levit. 8. 35. 1 Sam. 3. 3. As you watch by night when others sleep, so do you utter the praises of God when others are silent. stand i. e. Serve or minister, as this word is used Deut. 10. 8. & 18. 7. and oft elsewhere. in the house Which word includes both the Temple and Courts belonging to it, as has been noted before. of the LORD.

Lift up your hands Unto God in prayer and praises, thus expressing and exciting your inward devotion. in the sanctuary In that holy house of God where you stand, v. 1. Or, in or with holiness: Lift up your hands, as it is prescribed, 1 Tim. 2. 8. Do not content your selves with lifting up your hands, but see that this be done with pure and holy hearts.: and bless the LORD.

The LORD that made heaven and earth, bless thee Either, 1. thee whosoever thou ar... who dost faithfully perform the duty here commanded. Or, 2. thee, O King, or Priest, who dost engage and encourage us in this blessed work. out of Zion Where God dwells, and from whence he heareth the prayers of his people, and giveth them the blessings which they desire and need..