Psaumes - Caput 113

Psaumes 113.1 alleluia in exitu Israhel de Aegypto domus Iacob de populo barbaro Psaumes 113.2 facta est Iudaea sanctificatio eius Israhel potestas eius Psaumes 113.3 mare vidit et fugit Iordanis conversus est retrorsum Psaumes 113.4 montes exultaverunt ut arietes colles sicut agni ovium Psaumes 113.5 quid est tibi mare quod fugisti et tu Iordanis quia conversus es retrorsum Psaumes 113.6 montes exultastis sicut arietes et colles sicut agni ovium Psaumes 113.7 a facie Domini mota est terra a facie Dei Iacob Psaumes 113.8 qui convertit petram in stagna aquarum et rupem in fontes aquarum Psaumes 113.9 non nobis Domine non nobis sed nomini tuo da gloriam Psaumes 113.10 super misericordia tua et veritate tua nequando dicant gentes ubi est Deus eorum Psaumes 113.11 Deus autem noster in caelo omnia quaecumque voluit fecit Psaumes 113.12 simulacra gentium argentum et aurum opera manuum hominum Psaumes 113.13 os habent et non loquentur oculos habent et non videbunt Psaumes 113.14 aures habent et non audient nares habent et non odorabuntur Psaumes 113.15 manus habent et non palpabunt pedes habent et non ambulabunt non clamabunt in gutture suo Psaumes 113.16 similes illis fiant qui faciunt ea et omnes qui confidunt in eis Psaumes 113.17 domus Israhel speravit in Domino adiutor eorum et protector eorum est Psaumes 113.18 domus Aaron speravit in Domino adiutor eorum et protector eorum est Psaumes 113.19 qui timent Dominum speraverunt in Domino adiutor eorum et protector eorum est Psaumes 113.20 Dominus memor fuit nostri et benedixit nobis benedixit domui Israhel benedixit domui Aaron Psaumes 113.21 benedixit omnibus qui timent Dominum pusillis cum maioribus Psaumes 113.22 adiciat Dominus super vos super vos et super filios vestros Psaumes 113.23 benedicti vos Domino qui fecit caelum et terram Psaumes 113.24 caelum caeli Domino terram autem dedit filiis hominum Psaumes 113.25 non mortui laudabunt te Domine neque omnes qui descendunt in infernum Psaumes 113.26 sed nos qui vivimus benedicimus Domino ex hoc nunc et usque in saeculum

Psaumes : Caput 113

God's Praise and Compassion in Psalm 113

Psalm 113 marks the beginning of the "Hallel Psalms," hymns of praise that celebrate God's greatness. This text invites us to reflect on how divine magnificence is manifested through His concern for the humble and marginalized. By exalting God's majesty, the Psalm contrasts His transcendence with His compassion for those in need.

This psalm calls us to universal worship, while highlighting the uniqueness of God, who lifts up the humble. Through this reflection, we invite you to explore five biblical passages that resonate with the themes of praise and divine compassion expressed in this joyful psalm.

Luke 1:52-53

"He put down the rulers from their thrones, but exalted the lowly. He filled the hungry with good things, but sent the rich away empty." » This song of Mary perfectly illustrates the themes of Psalm 113 by highlighting God's action in lifting up the humble.

1 Samuel 2:8

"Lift up the needy from the dust and the poor from the dunghill, that they may sit with princes and inherit a place of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the Lord's; upon them he has set the world." » Hannah's statement resonates with Psalm 113:7-8, affirming that God resurrects the poor and grants them new dignity.

Isaiah 57:15

"For thus says the High and Most High, who lives forever and whose name is Holy: 'I dwell in a high and holy place, but I also dwell with those who are of a contrite and humble spirit, to give fresh encouragement to the spirit of the humble and new breath in the hearts of the contrite.' » This verse illustrates God's greatness and His commitment to the humble, in line with Psalm 113:5-6.

Malachi 1:11

"From the rising of the sun even to the west, my name shall be great among the nations. Everywhere they shall bring incense and pure offerings to my name, for my name shall be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts. » This prophecy echoes Psalm 113:3, affirming that the name of the Lord is praised throughout the world.

Philippians 2:9-11

"Therefore God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. » This Christological hymn resonates with Psalm 113:4, celebrating the glory of the Lord above all nations.

As we meditate on these passages, we are invited to recognize and celebrate the infinite goodness of God, who cares for the humble and lifts up those in need. May our praise be an echo of this divine truth.