Psalm 115:14 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 115:9-18

In these verses, I. We are earnestly exhorted, all of us, to repose our confidence in God, and not suffer our confidence in him to be shaken by the heathens? insulting over us upon the account of our present distresses. It is folly to trust in dead images, but it is wisdom to trust in the living God, for he is a help and a shield to those that do trust in them, a help to furnish them with and forward them in that which is good, and a shield to fortify them against and protect them from every... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 115:14

The Lord shall increase you more and more ,.... The Word of the Lord, as the Targum, shall do it; in a temporal sense, with a numerous posterity, with riches, wealth, and honour; and in a spiritual sense, with an addition of spiritual blessings; with renewed instances of divine layout: with an increase of the gifts and graces of the Spirit of God, as faith, hope, love, joy, patience, humility, and other graces; and with more knowledge of God and Christ, and of divine and spiritual things. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 115:1-18

Metrically, the psalm falls into four stanzas or strophes—the first of three verses ( Psalms 115:1-3 ), and the other three of five verses each ( Psalms 115:4-8 ; 9-13; 14-18). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 115:1-18

The heathen taunt, and what came of it. To Israel, recently returned from exile, that taunt still seemed to sound in their ears. In this psalm, apparently a liturgical one, and used at high festivals in the service of the second temple, the mocking question of those who had held them in captivity—"Where is now their God?" was yet audible, through the keenness with which it was remembered. The sting and anguish of it still rankled in their hearts; and this psalm is the result of it.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 115:1-18

The honor due to God. A call to the God of Israel, the living God, to rescue the honor of his Name from the reproach of the heathen. I. GOD IS WORTHY OF THE HIGHEST HONOR . In contrast to heathen idols. 1. Because of his loving-kindness or mercy . ( Psalms 115:1 .) 2. Because of his truth or faith fullness . ( Psalms 115:1 .) Emphatically "truth and grace came by Jesus Christ." 3. Though invisible , he reigns and rules from the exalted heaven ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 115:12-18

God's practical kindness, past and future. Much as is said in Psalms 115:12 , more is implied. Written in full, it would read thus: "The Lord has been mindful of us: he has blessed us; he will still be mindful of us, and will still bless us." We have— I. GOD 'S GREAT KINDNESS IN THE PAST . 1. His thoughtfulness of us. He has had us in his mind, has "remembered us in our low estate," has been concerned for our true welfare, has rejoiced in our well-being, has... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 115:14

The Lord shall increase you more and more . This was the original blessing bestowed on Abraham ( Genesis 13:16 ; Genesis 17:4-6 ), and continually reiterated ( Genesis 18:18 ; Genesis 22:17 ; Genesis 28:14 , etc.). It is much dwelt upon by Isaiah ( Isaiah 49:8-12 , Isaiah 49:18-23 ; Isaiah 54:1-3 ; Isaiah 60:3-12 , etc.). The main fulfillment of the promise was through the conversion of the Gentiles, who, when converted, became the true "Israel of God." But, even apart from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 115:14-16

Again the leader raises his voice and announces special—no longer general—blessings: (2) inheritance of the earth ( Psalms 115:16 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 115:14

The Lord shall increase you more and more - He will increase your numbers and your power. We may suppose that the people were greatly diminished by the captivity, and that on their return to their country their number was comparatively small. This promise of a great increase was in accordance with the cherished wishes of the Hebrew people, and with the repeated promises which God had made to their fathers. Compare Genesis 15:5; Genesis 22:17; Genesis 32:12.You and your children - The blessing... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 115:14-15

Psalms 115:14-15. The Lord shall increase you more and more In number, power, and in all temporal and spiritual blessings, notwithstanding the efforts of your many enemies to diminish, weaken, and distress you. Hebrew, יס Š עליכם , the Lord shall add to you, namely, further and greater blessings. Here the psalmist turns himself to them, and assures them of the favour of him who created, and who upholds and governs all things. You and your children The blessing bestowed on you shall... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 115:9-18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 115:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 115:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 115:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 115:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 115:12-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 115:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 115:14-16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 115:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 115:14-15

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