[115:1] 1 sn Psalm 115. The psalmist affirms that Israel’s God is superior to pagan idols and urges Israel to place their confidence in him.
[115:1] 2 tn Or “give glory.”
[115:1] 3 sn 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 receive honor among the nations, who will recognize, contrary to their present view (see v. 2), that Israel’s God is committed to his people.
[115:3] 4 sn He does whatever he pleases. Such sovereignty is characteristic of kings (see Eccl 8:3).
