International Children’s Bible

Psalms 135:8-21 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

8. He destroyed the firstborn sons in Egypt,the firstborn of both men and animals.

9. He did many signs and miracles in Egypt.He did amazing things to the king and his servants.

10. He defeated many nationsand killed powerful kings:

11. Sihon king of the Amorites,Og king of Bashanand all the kings of Canaan.

12. Then he gave their land as a gift.It was a gift to his people, the Israelites.

13. Lord, your name is everlasting.Lord, you will be remembered from now on.

14. You defend your people.You have mercy on your servants.

15. The idols of other nations are made of silver and gold.They are made by human hands.

16. They have mouths, but they cannot speak.They have eyes, but they cannot see.

17. They have ears, but they cannot hear.They have no breath in their mouths.

18. The people who make idols and trust themare all like them.

19. Family of Israel, praise the Lord.Family of Aaron, praise the Lord.

20. Family of Levi, praise the Lord.You people who fear the Lord should praise him.

21. You people of Jerusalem, praise the Lord on Mount Zion.Praise the Lord!