Psalms, 115

1. I trusted, even when most I bewailed my unhappy lot;

2. bewildered, I said, Man’s faith is false;

3. but the Lord’s mercies have never failed me; what return shall I make to him?✻

4. I will take the cup that is pledge of my deliverance, and invoke the name of the Lord upon it;

5. I will pay the Lord my vows in the presence of all his people.

6. Dear in the Lord’s sight is the death of those who love him;

7. and am not I, Lord, thy servant, born of thy own handmaid? Thou hast broken the chains that bound me;

8. I will sacrifice in thy honour, and call on the name of the Lord.

9. Before a throng of worshippers I will pay the Lord my vows,

10. here in the courts of the Lord’s house, here, Jerusalem, in thy heart.

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Psalm 115 contrasts the living God with inanimate idols. Why trust exclusively in the Lord? This controversial psalm affirms the superiority of the God of Israel over the idols of the nations. The text emphasizes God's invisibility, power and faithfulness, encouraging trust in Him. Psalm 115 promotes monotheism and exclusive worship of the Lord. Consider with us five biblical passages that amplify the themes of true faith and idolatry addressed in this challenging psalm.

Isaiah 42:8: "I am the Lord; this is my name! I will not give my glory to another, nor my praise to images." - This verse echoes the theme of Psalm 115:1 about giving glory to God alone.

Jeremiah 10:3-5: "For the customs of the people are empty: they cut down a tree in the forest, and an artisan works it with his chisel. They decorate it with silver and gold, and secure it with a hammer and nails so that it does not fall. Like a scarecrow in a cucumber field, your idols cannot speak; they need to be carried because they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of them, for they cannot do any harm and they are not capable of doing any good." - This passage elaborates on the futility of idols, a central theme of Psalm 115:4-8.

Acts 14:15: "Gentlemen, why are you doing this? We are also human like you. We are bringing you the good news, telling you to turn away from these vain things and turn to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and everything in them." - Paul and Barnabas echo the sentiments of Psalm 115 when confronting idolatry in Lystra.

Deuteronomy 4:28: "There you will worship gods made by human hands, of wood and stone, who cannot see, hear, eat or smell." - Moses warns against idolatry in a similar way to Psalm 115:4-7.

1 Peter 1:18-19: "For you know that it was not with perishable things like silver or gold that you were redeemed from your empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but by the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish or blemish." - Peter contrasts redemption in Christ with the futility of idols, echoing themes from Psalm 115.

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