Psalms 115:3
But our God is in heaven: he has done whatever was pleasing to him.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.
In Context
2Why may the nations say, Where is now their God?
4Their images are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
Cross References
Job 23:13But his purpose is fixed and there is no changing it; and he gives effect to the desire of his soul.
Psalms 68:4\68:3\But let the upright be glad; let them have delight before God; let them be full of joy.
Psalms 123:1A Song of the going up. To you my eyes are lifted up, even to you whose seat is in the heavens.
Isaiah 46:10Making clear from the first what is to come, and from past times the things which have not so far come about; saying, My purpose is fixed, and I will do all my pleasure;
Daniel 4:35And all the people of the earth are as nothing: he does his pleasure in the army of heaven and among the people of the earth: and no one is able to keep back his hand, or say to him, What are you doing?
Romans 9:19But you will say to me, Why does he still make us responsible? who is able to go against his purpose?
Matthew Henry on Psalms 115:2-9
The Absurdity of Idolatry. 1 Not unto us, O Lord , not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake. 2 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God? 3 But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased. 4 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. 5 They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: 6 They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not: 7 They have hands, but they handle not:… Read the whole commentary →