Psalms 115
The psalmist gives glory to God, acknowledging His power and mercy, and contrasts Him with the idols of the nations, which are mere lifeless creations of human hands. The psalmist expresses trust in God, along with the house of Israel, the house of Aaron, and all who fear the Lord, and acknowledges the blessings God has bestowed upon them. The psalmist asks for God's continued blessings and concludes by affirming that the living will praise the Lord, while the dead are unable to do so.
1Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory2Give glory to your mercy and your truth, lest the Gentiles should say, "Where is their God?3But our God is in heaven. All things whatsoever that he has willed, he has done4The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the works of the hands of men5They have mouths, and do not speak; they have eyes, and do not see6They have ears, and do not hear; they have noses, and do not smell7They have hands, and do not feel; they have feet, and do not walk. Neither will they cry out with their throat8Let those who make them become like them, along with all who trust in them9The house of Israel has hoped in the Lord. He is their helper and their protector10The house of Aaron has hoped in the Lord. He is their helper and their protector11Those who fear the Lord have hoped in the Lord. He is their helper and their protector12The Lord has been mindful of us, and he has blessed us. He has blessed the house of Israel. He has blessed the house of Aaron13He has blessed all who fear the Lord, the small with the great14May the Lord add blessings upon you: upon you, and upon your sons15Blessed are you by the Lord, who made heaven and earth16The heaven of heaven is for the Lord, but the earth he has given to the sons of men17The dead will not praise you, Lord, and neither will all those who descend into Hell18But we who live will bless the Lord, from this time forward, and even forever
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