Psalm 113:2
New International Version
Let the name of the LORD be praised, both now and forevermore.

New Living Translation
Blessed be the name of the LORD now and forever.

English Standard Version
Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore!

Berean Standard Bible
Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore.

King James Bible
Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.

New King James Version
Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and forevermore!

New American Standard Bible
Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time on and forever.

NASB 1995
Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and forever.

NASB 1977
Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and forever.

Legacy Standard Bible
May the name of Yahweh be blessed From now until forever.

Amplified Bible
Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and forever.

Christian Standard Bible
Let the name of the LORD be blessed both now and forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Let the name of Yahweh be praised both now and forever.

American Standard Version
Blessed be the name of Jehovah From this time forth and for evermore.

Contemporary English Version
Let the name of the LORD be praised now and forever.

English Revised Version
Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Thank the name of the LORD now and forever.

Good News Translation
May his name be praised, now and forever.

International Standard Version
May the name of the LORD be blessed from now to eternity.

Majority Standard Bible
Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore.

NET Bible
May the LORD's name be praised now and forevermore!

New Heart English Bible
Blessed be the name of the LORD, from this time forth and forevermore.

Webster's Bible Translation
Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.

World English Bible
Blessed be Yahweh’s name, from this time forward and forever more.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The Name of YHWH is blessed, "" From now on, and for all time.

Young's Literal Translation
The name of Jehovah is blessed, From henceforth, and unto the age.

Smith's Literal Translation
The name of Jehovah shall be praised from time and even forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Blessed be the name of the Lord, from henceforth now and for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Blessed is the name of the Lord, from this time forward and even forever.

New American Bible
Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forever.

New Revised Standard Version
Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time on and forevermore.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Name of LORD JEHOVAH shall be blessed from eternity until eternity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and for ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let the name of the Lord be blessed, from this present time and for ever.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD Exalts the Humble
1Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. 2Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore. 3From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.…

Cross References
Psalm 72:19
And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.

Psalm 115:18
But it is we who will bless the LORD, both now and forevermore. Hallelujah!

Psalm 145:1-2
A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. / Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever.

Psalm 148:13
Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

Psalm 103:1-2
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—

Psalm 34:1
Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.

Psalm 96:2
Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day.

Psalm 104:33
I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

Psalm 106:48
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!

Psalm 145:21
My mouth will declare the praise of the LORD; let every creature bless His holy name forever and ever.

Psalm 146:2
I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.

Isaiah 63:7
I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.

Daniel 2:20
and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.

Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.

Luke 1:68
“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.


Treasury of Scripture

Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for ever more.

Psalm 41:13
Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.

Psalm 106:48
Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.

1 Chronicles 16:36
Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.

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Psalm 113
1. An exhortation to praise God for his excellence
6. For his mercy














Blessed
The word "blessed" in this context is derived from the Hebrew word "barak," which means to kneel, to praise, or to salute. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, kneeling was a sign of respect and submission. The act of blessing God is an acknowledgment of His supreme authority and goodness. It is a call for continual praise and reverence, recognizing His sovereignty and benevolence in our lives. This word sets the tone for the verse, inviting believers to a posture of worship and adoration.

be the name
The "name" in Hebrew is "shem," which signifies more than just a label; it represents the character, reputation, and essence of a person. In the biblical context, God's name encompasses His attributes, His deeds, and His covenantal relationship with His people. The name of God is holy and powerful, deserving of honor and reverence. By blessing His name, we are acknowledging His divine nature and the fullness of His being.

of the LORD
The term "LORD" is translated from the Hebrew "Yahweh," the personal and covenantal name of God revealed to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). This name signifies God's eternal existence, His unchanging nature, and His faithfulness to His promises. It is a reminder of His intimate relationship with His people and His role as the sovereign ruler of the universe. The use of "LORD" here emphasizes the personal and relational aspect of God, inviting believers to trust and rely on Him.

both now and forevermore
This phrase underscores the timelessness and perpetuity of God's worthiness to be praised. "Now" refers to the present moment, urging believers to engage in worship in their current circumstances. "Forevermore" extends this call to eternity, highlighting the eternal nature of God's glory and the everlasting duty of His creation to honor Him. This phrase serves as a reminder that God's greatness transcends time and that our worship is not confined to the present but is an eternal commitment.

Verse 2. - Blessed be the Name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. The prayer here is that God may be praised through all time, as in the next verse it is that he may be praised through all space. In connection with the praise of God, limits of time and place are unsuitable (comp. Psalm 115:18; Psalm 121:8; 125:8; 131:3; Isaiah 59:21; Micah 4:7).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Blessed
מְבֹרָ֑ךְ (mə·ḇō·rāḵ)
Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

be
יְהִ֤י (yə·hî)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

the name
שֵׁ֣ם (šêm)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

of the LORD
יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

both now
מֵֽ֝עַתָּ֗ה (mê·‘at·tāh)
Preposition-m | Adverb
Strong's 6258: At this time

and forevermore.
וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while


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