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

Psalm 134

Young's Literal Translation
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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About Psalms: book summary and outline →

1A Song of the Ascents. Lo, bless Jehovah, all servants of Jehovah, Who are standing in the house of Jehovah by night.
2Lift up your hands [in] the sanctuary, And bless ye Jehovah.
3Jehovah doth bless thee out of Zion, The maker of the heavens and earth!

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