Psalms 115

Ps 115:1-18.

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

(Ps 25:10; 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

(Ps 2:4; 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.

4-7. (Compare

Isa 40:18-20; 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.