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Psalms Chapter 115 (DRC)

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Psalms 115 – Trusting the Living God, Not Idols
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1 I have believed, therefore have I spoken; but I have been humbled exceedingly.

2 I said in my excess: Every man is a liar.

3 What shall I render to the Lord, for all the things that he hath rendered to me?

4 I will take the chalice of salvation; and I will call upon the name of the Lord.

5 I will pay my vows to the Lord before all his people:

6 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

7 O Lord, for I am thy servant: I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid. Thou hast broken my bonds:

8 I will sacrifice to thee the sacrifice of praise, and I will call upon the name of the Lord.

9 I will pay my vows to the Lord in the sight of all his people:

10 In the courts of the house of the Lord, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 115 mainly contrasting?
It contrasts the living God, who does "whatsoever he hath pleased" (v.3), with lifeless idols of "silver and gold" that have mouths, eyes, and ears but cannot speak, see, or hear (vv.4-7).
What does the psalm say happens to those who make idols?
V.8 says "they that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them," meaning idol-worshippers become as spiritually lifeless as the idols themselves.
What does verse 17 say about the dead?
V.17 says "the dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence," used as the reason in v.18 to praise God "from this time forth and for evermore."

Today's Verse

In overflowing wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting lovingkindness will I have mercy on thee, saith Jehovah thy Redeemer.

Isaiah 54:8 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

Its assurance that the LORD 'hath done whatsoever he hath pleased' echoes the sovereignty described in Psalms 135:6, and its blessing on Israel continues into Psalms 116.