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Psalms 115:11

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You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 11

Many ancient translations join this psalm to that which goes next before it, the Septuagint particularly, and the vulgar Latin; but it is, in the Hebrew, a distinct psalm. In it we are taught to give glory, I. To God, and not to ourselves (Psa 115:1). II. To God, and not to idols (Psa 115:2-8). We must give glory to God, 1. By trusting in him, and in his promise and blessing (Psa 115:9-15). 2. By blessing him (Psa 115:16-18). Some think this psalm was penned upon occasion of some great distress and trouble that the church of God was in, when the enemies were in insolent and threatening, in which case the church does not so much pour out her complaint to God as place her confidence in God, and triumph in doing so; and with such a holy triumph we ought to sing this psalm.

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Strong's Concordancev. 11

יָרֵא (yârêʼ, H3373) — fearing; morally, reverent יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh, H3068) — Jehovah, Jewish national name of God בָּטַח (bâṭach, H982) — figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure עֵזֶר (ʻêzer, H5828) — aid מָגֵן (mâgên, H4043) — a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide…

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Proverbs 14:26rank 7

He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

Acts 10:35rank 6

but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.

Psalms 103:11rank 5

For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him.

Revelation of John 19:5rank 5

Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”

Psalms 147:11rank 5

The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

Proverbs 30:5rank 5

Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

Psalms 33:18rank 4

Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion

Psalms 22:23rank 4

You who fear the LORD, praise Him! All descendants of Jacob, honor Him! All offspring of Israel, revere Him!

Psalms 118:4rank 3

Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”

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