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Text -- Psalms 115:1-18 (NET)
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Psalm 115
115:1 Not to us, O Lord , not to us! But to your name bring honor , for the sake of your loyal love and faithfulness .
115:2 Why should the nations say , “Where is their God ?”
115:3 Our God is in heaven ! He does whatever he pleases !
115:4 Their idols are made of silver and gold – they are man-made .
115:5 They have mouths , but cannot speak , eyes , but cannot see ,
115:6 ears , but cannot hear , noses , but cannot smell ,
115:7 hands , but cannot touch , feet , but cannot walk . They cannot even clear their throats .
115:8 Those who make them will end up like them, as will everyone who trusts in them.
115:9 O Israel , trust in the Lord ! He is their deliverer and protector .
115:10 O family of Aaron , trust in the Lord ! He is their deliverer and protector .
115:11 You loyal followers of the Lord , trust in the Lord ! He is their deliverer and protector .
115:12 The Lord takes notice of us, he will bless – he will bless the family of Israel , he will bless the family of Aaron .
115:13 He will bless his loyal followers , both young and old .
115:14 May he increase your numbers, yours and your children’s !
115:15 May you be blessed by the Lord , the creator of heaven and earth !
115:16 The heavens belong to the Lord , but the earth he has given to mankind .
115:17 The dead do not praise the Lord , nor do any of those who descend into the silence of death.
115:18 But we will praise the Lord now and forevermore . Praise the Lord !
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics
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Names, People and Places:
Dictionary Themes and Topics:
Hallel |
HYMN |
Psalms |
VULGATE |
HALLELUJAH |
Praise |
God |
Faith |
JEREMY, THE EPISTLE OF |
Idol |
WISDOM OF SOLOMON, THE |
HELP |
Idolatry |
Heaven |
Fear of God |
Earth |
RESURRECTION |
Death |
Prayer |
Zeal |
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NET Notes -> Psa 115:1; Psa 115:1; Psa 115:1; Psa 115:3; Psa 115:4; Psa 115:4; Psa 115:7; Psa 115:8; Psa 115:8; Psa 115:9; Psa 115:9; Psa 115:10; Psa 115:10; Psa 115:10; Psa 115:11; Psa 115:11; Psa 115:11; Psa 115:12; Psa 115:12; Psa 115:12; Psa 115:13; Psa 115:13; Psa 115:14; Psa 115:15; Psa 115:16; Psa 115:16; Psa 115:17
NET Notes: Psa 115:1 The psalmist asks the Lord to demonstrate his loyal love and faithfulness, not simply so Israel may benefit, but primarily so that the Lord will recei...
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NET Notes: Psa 115:3 He does whatever he pleases. Such sovereignty is characteristic of kings (see Eccl 8:3).
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NET Notes: Psa 115:7 Heb “they cannot mutter in their throats.” Verse 5a refers to speaking, v. 7c to inarticulate sounds made in the throat (see M. Dahood, Ps...
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NET Notes: Psa 115:8 Because the idols are lifeless, they cannot help their worshipers in times of crisis. Consequently the worshipers end up as dead as the gods in which ...
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NET Notes: Psa 115:13 Heb “the small along with the great.” The translation assumes that “small” and “great” here refer to age (see 2 Ch...
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NET Notes: Psa 115:14 Heb “may he add to you, to you and your sons.” The prefixed verbal form is jussive, indicating this is a prayer.
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