God’s Word Translation
Psalms 115:11
11If you fear the Lord, trust the Lord. He is your helper and your shield.
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
9Israel, trust the Lord. He is your helper and your shield. 10Descendants of Aaron, trust the Lord. He is your helper and your shield. If you fear the Lord, trust the Lord. He is your helper and your shield. 12The Lord, who is ⌞always⌟ thinking about us, will bless us. He will bless the descendants of Israel. He will bless the descendants of Aaron. 13He will bless those who fear the Lord, from the least important to the most important.
Read all of Psalms 115Psalms 115:11 word by word
יִרְאֵ֣י יְ֭הוָה בִּטְח֣וּ בַיהוָ֑ה עֶזְרָ֖ם וּמָגִנָּ֣ם הֽוּא׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 115:11
- Psalms 33:18The Lord’s eyes are on those who fear him, on those who wait with hope for his mercy
- Psalms 118:4Those who fear the Lord should say, “His mercy endures forever.”
- Psalms 147:11The Lord is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy.
- Proverbs 14:26In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and his children will have a place of refuge.
- Proverbs 30:5“All of God’s word has proven to be true. He is a shield to those who come to him for protection.
- Acts 10:35Rather, whoever respects God and does what is right is acceptable to him in any nation.
- Revelation 19:5A voice came from the throne. It said, “Praise our God, all who serve and fear him, no matter who you are.”
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
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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
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