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Psalm 115

^115:1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name bring honor, for the sake of your loyal love and faithfulness. ^115:2 Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” ^115:3 Our God is in heaven. He does whatever he pleases. ^115:4 Their idols are made of silver and gold— they are man-made. ^115:5 They have mouths, but cannot speak; eyes, but cannot see; ^115:6 ears, but cannot hear; noses, but cannot smell; ^115:7 hands, but cannot touch; feet, but cannot walk. They cannot even clear their throats. ^115:8 Those who make them will end up like them, as will everyone who trusts in them. ^115:9 O Israel, trust in the Lord. He is their deliverer and protector. ^115:10 O family of Aaron, trust in the Lord. He is their deliverer and protector. ^115:11 You loyal followers of the Lord, trust in the Lord. He is their deliverer and protector. ^115:12 The Lord takes notice of us; he will bless — he will bless the family of Israel, he will bless the family of Aaron. ^115:13 He will bless his loyal followers, both young and old. ^115:14 May he increase your numbers, yours and your children’s. ^115:15 May you be blessed by the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth. ^115:16 The heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind. ^115:17 The dead do not praise the Lord, nor do any of those who descend into the silence of death. ^115:18 But we will praise the Lord now and forevermore. Praise the Lord!