1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name be the glory, for the sake of your love and faithfulness.
2 Why should the pagans say, "Where is their God?"
3 There in heaven is our God; whatever he wishes, he does.
4 Not so the hand-made idols, crafted in silver and gold.
5 They have mouths that cannot speak, eyes that cannot see,
6 ears that cannot hear, noses that cannot smell.
7 They have hands but cannot feel, feet, but cannot walk; neither can they make a sound in their throat.
8 Their makers will be like them, so will all who trust in them.
9 O Israel, trust in the Lord; he is your help and your shield!
10 You, family of Aaron, trust in the Lord; he is your help and your shield!
11 You who fear the Lord, trust in him; he is your help and your shield!
12 The Lord remembers us and will bless us; he will bless the family of Israel; he will bless the family of Aaron;
13 he will bless those who fear the Lord, both the small and the great.
14 May the Lord shower blessings, on you and your children as well.
15 May you be blessed by the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth.
16 Heaven belongs to the Lord, but the earth he has given to humans.
17 It is not the dead who praise the Lord, for they have gone down to silence;
18 but it is we, the living, who bless the Lord, from now on and forever.
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Psalm 115 is a psalm of praise to the true and alive God, contrasting Him with the useless idols made by human hands. The following verses highlight God's greatness and faithfulness, emphasizing the confidence we must have to the detriment of anything else:
Isaiah 44:6: "Thus saith the Lord, the king of Israel, his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: I am the first and the last, beyond me there is no God." This verse highlights the uniqueness of God and its role as creator and ruler of the universe.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord of all your heart and do not stir in your own understanding. Recognizes Him in all your ways, and he will straighten your paths." This verse emphasizes the importance of trusting God and seeking his orientation in all circumstances.
Deuteronomy 7:9: "Thou shalt know that the Lord thy God is God, the faithful God, who keeps the concert and mercy to a thousand generations to those who love him and keep his commandments." This verse highlights God's faithfulness to fulfill his promises and maintain his covenants with his people.
Psalm 118:8-9: "It is better to trust the Lord than to trust in man. It is better to trust the Lord than to trust the princes." This verse reinforces the message that trust must be deposited in God rather than human people or institutions.
Romans 8:28: "And we know that all things contribute together to the good of those who love God, those who are called by their decree." This verse brings comfort and security by remembering that God works for the good of His children, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
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