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The Futility of Idols and the Trustworthiness of God

1 Not aunto us, O Lord, not unto us,
But to Your name give glory,
Because of Your mercy,
Because of Your truth. 
2 Why should the1 Gentiles say,
a“So where is their God?” 
3 aBut our God is in heaven;
He does whatever He pleases. 
4 aTheir idols are silver and gold,
The work of men’s hands. 
5 They have mouths, but they do not speak;
Eyes they have, but they do not see;
Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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Psalms 115:1-3

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. (Psa. 115:1-18)

The vindication of God's mercy and faithfulness (Psalms 25:10; 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; Psalms 11:4) is avowed.


 
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