New English Translation
Psalms 115:11
11You loyal followers of the Lord, trust in the Lord! He is their deliverer and protector.
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 in the Lord! He is their deliverer and protector. 10O family of Aaron, trust in the Lord! He is their deliverer and protector. You loyal followers of the Lord, trust in the Lord! He is their deliverer and protector. 12The Lord takes notice of us, he will bless – he will bless the family of Israel, he will bless the family of Aaron. 13He will bless his loyal followers, both young and old.
Read all of Psalms 115Psalms 115:11 word by word
יִרְאֵ֣י יְ֭הוָה בִּטְח֣וּ בַיהוָ֑ה עֶזְרָ֖ם וּמָגִנָּ֣ם הֽוּא׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 115:11
- Psalms 33:18Look, the Lord takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness
- Psalms 118:4Let the loyal followers of the Lord say, “Yes, his loyal love endures!”
- Psalms 147:11The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.
- Proverbs 14:26In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children.
- Proverbs 30:5Every word of God is purified; he is like a shield for those who take refuge in him.
- Acts 10:35but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is welcomed before him.
- Revelation 19:5Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God all you his servants, and all you who fear Him, both the small and the great!”
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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