Psalm 115:18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 115:17-18

Psalms 115:17-18. The dead praise not the Lord See note on Psalms 6:5. Neither any that go into silence Into the place of silence, the grave. But we will bless the Lord But we hope for better things; that, notwithstanding our present and urgent danger, yet God will deliver us, and so give us occasion to bless his name; from this time forth and for evermore To the end of time, and afterward to all eternity. “As the dead cannot praise him, we may be certain he will not suffer his people... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 115:1-18

Psalms 115-117 Saved from deathGod was always faithful to Israel, though the Israelites were often unfaithful to him. Their sins brought God’s punishment upon them, causing their pagan neighbours to mock them with the accusation that their God was unable to help them and had deserted them (115:1-2). The Israelites reply that their God is alive and in full control. The pagan gods, by contrast, are useless, and the reason they are useless is that they are lifeless. Those who trust in them will... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 115:18

Praise THE LORD. Hebrew Hallelu-Jah. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 115:18

18. Hence let us fulfil the purpose of our creation, and evermore show forth His praise. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 115:1-18

Psalms 115This anonymous psalm instructs God’s people to trust in the Lord rather than in idols."Psalms 115 is one psalm with Psalms 114 in the LXX and the Vulgate. However, there is little doubt that they form two separate psalms. The motifs and genre of the psalms are too different. Psalms 114 is in the form of a hymn describing the wonder of Israel’s redemption from Egypt, whereas the literary forms of Psalms 115 are quite varied and include lament, liturgy, and confidence."Psalms 115 may be... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 115:12-18

4. The result of trusting in the Lord 115:12-18 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 115:16-18

The heavens are the Lord’s domain, not that of pagan gods. He owns them, and He has given the earth to man for his habitation. It is important for God’s people to praise Him while they live on the earth. After they die they cannot worship Him as they do now and so draw others to honor Him. Consequently the writer said he and the rest of the godly would bless the Lord forever. The final line calls everyone to praise Him.The contrasts between the true God and idols are indeed great. God’s people... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 115:1-18

In LXX 114, 115 are one Ps., while 116 is divided into two. Apparently Psalms 115 was written to be sung antiphonally: cp. the responses in Psalms 115:9-10, Psalms 115:11—the first eight and the last three verses to be sung by the congregation. Probably it is a very late Ps. The writer proclaims the vanity of idols, and ascribes all help and blessing to Jehovah alone.1. Israel is reviled by idolatrous foreigners, and appeals to God to vindicate His honour.3. God is the God of heaven, therefore... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 115:17-18

(17, 18) The connection of these verses with the rest of the psalm is far from plain. Why the psalmist should suddenly be struck with the dreadful thought that death broke the covenant relationship, and silenced prayer and praise, is not easy to see. Was the psalm first chanted after some victory? and was this suggested by the sight of the slain, who, though they had helped to win the triumph, could yet have no share in the praises that were ascending to Jehovah? read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 115:1-18

Psalms 115:0 Non Nobis Domine was the battle-song of the heroic John Sobieski, King of Poland, 12 September, 1683, when he marched down from the heights of Kalenberg, and defeated the immense army of the Turks which was besieging Vienna, and had reduced it to the last extremity. It was a turning-point in history, the final great Eastern invasion which has thundered at that gate of Europe; and ever since, the Turkish power and Mohammedan faith have been on the wane. There was indescribable... read more

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