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Psalm 115

Psalm 115:18

To Your Name Be the Glory · Psalm 115:1–18
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Translations

Modern
But it is we who will bless the LORD, both now and forevermore. Hallelujah!
Traditional
But we will bless the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the Lord.
Literal
And we will bless YAH, from now and even to forever. Hallelu YAH!
Latin
…sed nos qui vivimus, benedicimus Domino, ex hoc nunc et usque in sæculum.

Original

Hebrew
English
But it is we who will bless the LORD, both now and forevermore. Hallelujah!

Notes

Psalms 115:16–18

  • The highest heavens belong to the LORD: God's exaltation starts in heaven (Psalm 113:4), far above the gods of other nations. The earth also belongs to him (Psalm 47:9; 95:4).

  • The dead cannot participate in God’s blessings. The living praise God in thanksgiving for his blessings (Psalm 79:13).

Psalms 115:1–18

This is a song of thanksgiving for God's blessings. The community gives all glory to the Lord, the true source of hope and blessing. Those who trust in idols feel great disappointment. The Creator's blessing extends to future generations (Psalm 115:14), especially to the priests (115:12).

Psalms 113:1–118:29

These psalms are called the Egyptian Hallel. Hallel means “praise.” Jewish people use these psalms during Passover, which began when God brought Israel out of Egypt in the exodus. The people recite Psalms 113–114 before the Passover meal, and Psalms 115–118 are recited afterward.

Psalms 111:1–117:2

The word Hallelujah! is repeated throughout this group of psalms.

Parallels

Psalm 135:1–21

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hallel Hallelujah Monotheism Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To