Psalms 115
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Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name bring honor, for the sake of your loyal love and faithfulness.
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Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?”
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Our God is in heaven. He does whatever he pleases.
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Their idols are made of silver and gold— they are man-made.
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They have mouths, but cannot speak; eyes, but cannot see;
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ears, but cannot hear; noses, but cannot smell;
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hands, but cannot touch; feet, but cannot walk. They cannot even clear their throats.
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Those who make them will end up like them, as will everyone who trusts in them.
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O Israel, trust in the Lord. He is their deliverer and protector.
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O family of Aaron, trust in the Lord. He is their deliverer and protector.
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You loyal followers of the Lord, trust in the Lord. He is their deliverer and protector.
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The Lord takes notice of us; he will bless— he will bless the family of Israel, he will bless the family of Aaron.
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He will bless his loyal followers, both young and old.
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May he increase your numbers, yours and your children’s.
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May you be blessed by the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth.
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The heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind.
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The dead do not praise the Lord, nor do any of those who descend into the silence of death.
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But we will praise the Lord now and forevermore. Praise the Lord!