Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalm 115

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Psalm 115 . 1 , Because God is truly glorious , Psalm 115 . 4 , and idols are vanity , Psalm 115 . 9 , he exhorts to confidence in God; Psalm 115 . 12 , God is to be blessed for his blessings.

Psalm 115:1

Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory, because of Your loving devotion, because of Your faithfulness.

Psalm 115:1 · BSB

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am 3108 , bc 896 (Title) This seems to be an וניםיךיןם , or triumphal song , in which the victory is wholly ascribed to Jehovah; and to none can it be referred with more propriety than to that of Jehoshaphat over the confederated forces of his enemies , 2Chr. 20.

Psalm 115:2

Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?"

Psalm 115:2 · BSB

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Psalm 115:3

Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.

Psalm 115:3 · BSB

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Psalm 115:4

Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men.

Psalm 115:4 · BSB

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They are metal , stone , and wood; and though generally made in the form of man , they can neither see , hear , smell , feel , walk , nor speak! Even the wiser heathen made them the objects of their jests

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Psalm 115:5

They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see;

Psalm 115:5 · BSB

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Psalm 115:7

they have hands, but cannot feel; they have feet, but cannot walk; they cannot even clear their throats.

Psalm 115:7 · BSB

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Psalm 115:8

Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them.

Psalm 115:8 · BSB

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Psalm 115:9

O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

Psalm 115:9 · BSB

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Psalm 115:10

O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

Psalm 115:10 · BSB

Psalm 115:11

You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

Psalm 115:11 · BSB

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Psalm 115:12

The LORD is mindful of us; He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron;

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Psalm 115:13

He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike.

Psalm 115:13 · BSB

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and Heb. with

Psalm 115:14

May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children.

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Psalm 115:15

May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Psalm 115:15 · BSB

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Psalm 115:16

The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth He has given to mankind.

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Psalm 115:17

It is not the dead who praise the LORD, nor any who descend into silence.

Psalm 115:17 · BSB

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Psalm 115:18

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

Psalm 115:18 · BSB

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