Psalms 115:11

Psalms 115:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield.
• New International Version (NIV)You who fear him, trust in the Lord— he is their help and shield.
• English Standard Version (ESV)You who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord! He is their help and their shield.
• New King James Version (NKJV)You who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord; He is their help and their shield.

Context of Psalms 115:11

9O Israel, trust and take refuge in the Lord! [Be confident in Him, cling to Him, rely on His word!] He is their help and their shield. 10O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord; He is their help and their shield. You who [reverently] fear the Lord, trust in the Lord; He is their help and their shield. 12The Lord has been mindful of us; He will bless, He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron. 13He will bless those who fear and worship the Lord [with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder], Both the small and the great.

Psalms 115:11 word by word

יִרְאֵ֣י יְ֭הוָה בִּטְח֣וּ בַיהוָ֑ה עֶזְרָ֖ם וּמָגִנָּ֣ם הֽוּא׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Ye that fearיָרֵאyârê' · afraidH3373
• the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• trustבָּטַחbâţach · to trustH982
• their helpעֵ֫זֶר‛êzer · helperH5828
• and their shieldמָגֵןmâgên meginnâh · shieldH4043

Cross-references for Psalms 115:11

• Psalms 33:18Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon those who fear Him [and worship Him with awe-inspired reverence and obedience], On those who hope [confidently] in His compassion and lovingkindness,
• Psalms 118:4Oh let those who [reverently] fear the Lord, say, “His lovingkindness endures forever.”
• Psalms 147:11The Lord favors those who fear and worship Him [with awe-inspired reverence and obedience], Those who wait for His mercy and lovingkindness.
• Proverbs 14:26In the [reverent] fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, And His children will [always] have a place of refuge.
• Proverbs 30:5Every word of God is tested and refined [like silver]; He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him.
• Acts 10:35but in every nation the person who fears God and does what is right [by seeking Him] is acceptable and welcomed by Him.
• Revelation 19:5Then from the throne there came a voice, saying, “Praise our God, all you bond-servants of His, you who fear Him, the small (common) and the great (distinguished).”

Commentaries on Psalms 115:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Ye that fear the Lord - All real penitents, and sincere believers, trust to the Lord, in the almighty, omniscient, and infinitely good Jehovah. He is their help and shield - He is the succor, support, guardian, and defense of all who put their confidence in him.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Ye that fear the Lord … - All the people that reverence God; all his true worshippers.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-18Verses 9-18 It is folly to trust in dead images, but it is wisdom to trust in the living God, for he is a help and a shield to those that trust in him. Wherever there is right fear of God, there may be cheerful faith in him; those who reverence his word, may rely upon it. He is ever found faithful. The greatest need his blessing, and it shall not be denied to the meanest that fear him. God's blessing gives an increase, especially in spiritual blessings…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9-11Israel … O house of Aaron … You who fear the LORD: The psalmist urges everyone in the God-fearing community to trust in the living God. This threefold address assures them that the Lord is their true helper and shield (compare Psalm 118:2–4).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 9-139-13. The repetitions imply earnestness.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 115:11

• Faith
• Fear of God

In the dictionaries

• In the Lord
• Fast
• Hallel
• Hymn
• Psalms
• Celebrate
• Hallelujah
• Help
• Passover
• Praise

Commentaries on Psalms 115

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings