Priests keep watch by lamplight as departing pilgrims cross the courtyard beneath stars and sunrise

Psalm 134

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Chapter overview
Psalm 134 closes the pilgrimage collection with a nighttime exchange of blessing. Sanctuary servants continue praise while others rest or depart, and worshipers receive blessing from the maker of heaven and earth.
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1A SONG OF THE ASCENTS. Behold, bless YHWH, all servants of YHWH, || Who are standing in the house of YHWH by night.
2Lift up your hands [in] the sanctuary, || And bless YHWH.
3YHWH blesses you out of Zion, || The Maker of the heavens and earth!

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