Psalm 115
A psalm contrasting the living God with dead idols. Idols have mouths but cannot speak, eyes but cannot see. But our God is in heaven and does whatever he pleases. Those who trust the Lord find help and a shield.
PsalmsPsalm 115 of 15018 versesBerean Standard Bible
If God speaks to you through Psalm 115, record what He said in Doxa and come back to it.
Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory, because of Your loving devotion, because of Your faithfulness.
Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?”
Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.
Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men.
They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see;
they have ears, but cannot hear; they have noses, but cannot smell;
they have hands, but cannot feel; they have feet, but cannot walk; they cannot even clear their throats.
Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them.
O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.
You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.
The LORD is mindful of us; He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron;
He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike.
May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children.
May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth He has given to mankind.
It is not the dead who praise the LORD, nor any who descend into silence.
But it is we who will bless the LORD, both now and forevermore. Hallelujah!
Read next
How to Hear God’s Voice: A Practical Guide for BelieversScripture is the record of a God who speaks. This guide covers how to hear Him today and keep what He says.Cross-references for Psalm 115
“Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name.”
“The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.”
“All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’””
“You made him ruler of the works of Your hands; You have placed everything under his feet:”
“The heavens are Yours, and also the earth. The earth and its fullness You founded.”
Cross-references from OpenBible.info, licensed CC BY.
Have a question about Psalm 115?
On Doxa, you can have a personal interaction about any scripture. Ask questions, explore context, and discover connections.
Real stories about these themes
Read testimonies from real people connected to what you're reading.
Explore Related Topics
If God speaks to you through Psalm 115
Doxa is where you record what God has said to you, in the words it came in, weigh it against Scripture with people you trust, and come back to it in the years that follow.
