Psalms 135:14

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 135:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For Jehovah will judge his people, And repent himself concerning his servants.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For Jehovah will judge his people, And repent himself concerning his servants.
Psalms 135:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 135

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14For Jehovah will judge his people, And repent himself concerning his servants.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For the Lord will judge his people, etc.] Rule and govern, protect and defend them; plead their cause, and avenge them of their enemies; judge between them, distinguish them by his care and providence, make them visible, so that others shall see the difference between them; especially at the last day, when he will judge them, and, as the righteous Judge, give them the crown of righteousness. Or “though the Lord judges his people”f1808; chastises them in a fatherly way, that they may not be condemned with the world; and, or “yet”f1809; he will repent himself concerning his servants; of the evil of affliction he has brought upon them; he will change the course of his providential dealings with…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For the Lord will judge his people - He will interpose in their behalf by his judgments, or by directing the course of events in their favor. This language is copied literally from Deuteronomy 32:36 : “For the Lord shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants.” It is there a part of the song of Moses after the journey through the wilderness, after smiting the kings of the Amorites and of Bashan; and when, delivered from their enemies, the Israelites had come to the borders of the promised land, Deuteronomy 31:0. The language was, therefore, especially appropriate to the design of this psalm. And he will repent himself concerning his servants - In behalf of his people. That is,…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Judge - Will in due time plead the cause of his people. Repent - He will recall that severe sentence which for their sins he had passed upon them. Next: Psalms Chapter 136”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the Lord: Psa 7:8, Psa 50:4, Psa 96:13 he will repent: Deu 32:36; Jdg 10:16; Ch1 21:15; Hos 11:8, Hos 11:9; Amo 7:3, Amo 7:6; Jon 4:2 Psalms 135:15”
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