Psalm 113:5
ESV
Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high,
NIV
Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high,
NASB
Who is like the Lord our God, Who is enthroned on high,
CSB
Who is like the Lord our God— the one enthroned on high,
NLT
Who can be compared with the Lord our God, who is enthroned on high?
KJV
Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high,
NKJV
Who is like the Lord our God, Who dwells on high,
What does Psalm 113:5 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 113; verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 113:4–9 expands on the introduction (Psalm 113:1–3) by pointing out God's absolute power. His sovereignty means He alone is above all created things. At the same time, the Lord is loving and merciful to those He has created. Examples of this love are His care of the poor and restoration of the disadvantaged.
This song begins and ends with a Hebrew phrase rendered in English as "hallelujah," meaning "Praise the LORD!" The psalmist calls on God's people to worship the Lord forever. God's power and loving nature are also celebrated. Psalms 113—118 are related songs often used for festival celebrations.
