Psalms 115:1
Not to us, Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for your kindness’ and faithfulness’ sake.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
In Context
2Why should the heathen say, “Where is now their God?”
Cross References
Joshua 7:9The Canaanites and all who live in the land will hear of it and surround us and wipe us off the earth. Then what will you do for your great honor?”
Psalms 74:22Arise, God, and defend your cause: remember how fools all the day insult you.
Psalms 89:1I will sing evermore of the love of the Lord, proclaiming to all generations his faithfulness.
Psalms 138:2and prostrate before your holy temple, will praise your name for your constant love, for you have exulted your promise above all.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 115:1
Many ancient translations join this psalm to that which goes next before it, the Septuagint particularly, and the vulgar Latin; but it is, in the Hebrew, a distinct psalm. In it we are taught to give glory, I. To God, and not to ourselves, ver. 1 . II. To God, and not to idols, ver. 2-8 . We must give glory to God, 1. By trusting in him, and in his promise and blessing, ver. 9-15 . 2. By blessing him, ver. 16-18 . Some think this psalm was penned upon occasion of some great distress and trouble that the church of… Read the whole commentary →