Psalm 115
Brenton Septuagint Translation
Chapter overview
Psalm 115 rejects glory for human communities and exposes handmade idols as impressive but lifeless. Israel, priests, and all who revere God are called to trust the living source of help, blessing, and protection.
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1Alleluia. I believed, wherefore I have spoken: but I was greatly afflicted.
2And I said in mine amazement, Every man is a liar.
3What shall I render to the Lord for all the things wherein he has rewarded me?
4I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.
4I will pay my vows to the Lord, in the presence of all his people.
6Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
7O Lord, I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast burst my bonds asunder.
8I will offer to thee the sacrifice of praise, and will call upon the name of the Lord.
9I will pay my vows unto the Lord, in the presence of all his people,
10in the courts of the Lord's house, in the midst of thee, Jerusalem.
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