Psalms 135 · Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
PSALM 135 Psa 135:1-21 . A Psalm of praise, in which God's relations to His Church, His power in the natural world, and in delivering His people, are contrasted with the vanity of idols and idol-worship. 1-3. In the general call for praise, the priests, that stand in the house of the Lord, are specially mentioned.
4-7. God's choice of Israel is the first reason assigned for rendering praise; the next, His manifested greatness in creation and providence.
8-9. The last plague [Ex 12:29] is cited to illustrate His "tokens and wonders."
10-12. The conquest of Canaan was by God's power, not that of the people.
13. heritage-- or, "possession." name ... memorial-- Each denote that by which God is made known.
14. will judge-- do justice ( Psa 72:2 ). repent himself-- change His dealings ( Psa 90:13 ).
19-21. (Compare Psa 115:9-11 ). There we have "trust" for "bless" here.