---
title: "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible -  Psalms 115"
description: "PSALM 115   :-. The Psalmist prays that God would vindicate His glory,
which is contrasted with the vanity of idols, while the folly of
their worshippers"
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PSALM 115

. The Psalmist prays that God would vindicate His glory,
which is contrasted with the vanity of idols, while the folly of
their worshippers is contrasted with the trust of God's people, who
are encouraged to its exercise and to unite in the praise which it
occasions.

**1-3.** The vindication of God's
mercy and faithfulness ([Psalms 25:10](../../../kjv/psalms/25/10);
[Psalms 36:6](../../../kjv/psalms/36/6)) is the "glory"
of His "name," which is desired to be illustrated in the
deliverance of His people, as the implied mode of its manifestation.
In view of the taunts of the heathen, faith in His dominion as
enthroned in the heaven ([Psalms 2:4](../../../kjv/psalms/2/4);
[Psalms 11:4](../../../kjv/psalms/11/4)) is avowed.

**2. Where is now,** &c.—"now"
is "not a particle of time, but of entreaty," as in our
forms of speech, "Come now," "See now," &c.

**1-3.** The vindication of God's
mercy and faithfulness ([Psalms 25:10](../../../kjv/psalms/25/10);
[Psalms 36:6](../../../kjv/psalms/36/6)) is the "glory"
of His "name," which is desired to be illustrated in the
deliverance of His people, as the implied mode of its manifestation.
In view of the taunts of the heathen, faith in His dominion as
enthroned in the heaven ([Psalms 2:4](../../../kjv/psalms/2/4);
[Psalms 11:4](../../../kjv/psalms/11/4)) is avowed.

**4-7.** (Compare [Isaiah 40:18-20](../../../kjv/isaiah/40/18-20);
[Isaiah 44:9-20](../../../kjv/isaiah/44/9-20)).

**7. speak . . . throat**—literally,
"mutter," not even utter articulate sounds.

**8. every one that trusteth**—they
who trust, whether makers or not.

**9-13.** The repetitions imply
earnestness.

**14.** Opposed to the decrease
pending and during the captivity.

**15-17.** They were not only God's
peculiar people, but as living inhabitants of earth, assigned the
work of His praise as monuments of divine power, wisdom, and
goodness.

**18.** Hence let us fulfil the
purpose of our creation, and evermore show forth His praise.

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