Psalm 115
Douay-Rheims 1899
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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1I have believed, therefore have I spoken; but I have been humbled exceedingly.
2I said in my excess: Every man is a liar.
3What shall I render to the Lord, for all the things he hath rendered unto me?
4I will take the chalice of salvation; and I will call upon the name of the Lord.
5I will pay my vows to the Lord before all his people:
6Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
7O Lord, for I am thy servant: I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid. Thou hast broken my bonds:
8I will sacrifice to thee the sacrifice of praise, and I will call upon the name of the Lord.
9I will pay my vows to the Lord in the sight of all his people:
10In the courts of the house of the Lord, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem.
Douay-Rheims 1899 — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.