Psalms 115:2 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 115:2

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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;

6 They have ears, but they do not hear;
Noses they have, but they do not smell;

7 They have hands, but they do not handle;
Feet they have, but they do not walk;
Nor do they mutter through their throat.

8 ^aThose who make them are like them;
So is everyone who trusts in them.

9 ^aO Israel, trust in the Lord;
^bHe is their help and their shield.

10 O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord;
He is their help and their shield.

Verse Comparison: Psalms 115:2

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American Standard Version
Wherefore should the nations say, Where is now their God?

Amplified® Bible
Why should the nations say, Where is now their God?

Contemporary English Version
Why should the nations ask, "Where is your God?"

Darby English Version
Wherefore should the nations say, Where then is their God?

Good News Bible
Why should the nations ask us, "Where is your God?"

King James Version
Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?

New American Standard Bible
Why should the nations say, "Where, now, is their God?"

New International Version
Why do the nations say,
"Where is their God?"

New King James Version
Why should the Gentiles say,
“So where is their God?”

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Why should the nations say, " Where, now, does their God exist?"

Revised Standard Version
Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?"

Young's Literal Translation
Why do the nations say, `Where, pray, `is' their God.

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