Psalms 115:9
Psalms 115:9 in Multiple Translations
O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.
O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
O Israel, trust thou in Jehovah: He is their help and their shield.
O Israel, have faith in the Lord: he is their help and their breastplate.
Israel, trust in the Lord! He is the one who helps you and protects you.
O Israel, trust thou in the Lord: for he is their helpe and their shielde.
O Israel, trust in Jehovah, 'Their help and their shield [is] He.'
Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and their shield.
O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
I will pay my vows to the Lord in the sight of all his people:
You, my fellow Israeli people, trust in Yahweh! He is the one who helps you and protects you like [MET] a shield.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 115:9
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Psalms 115:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִ֭שְׂרָאֵל
בְּטַ֣ח
בַּ/יהוָ֑ה
עֶזְרָ֖/ם
וּ/מָגִנָּ֣/ם
הֽוּא
יִ֭שְׂרָאֵל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
בְּטַ֣ח
bâṭach
H982
to trust
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
בַּ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
עֶזְרָ֖/ם
ʻêzer
H5828
helper
N-ms | Suff
וּ/מָגִנָּ֣/ם
mâgên
H4043
shield
Conj | N-cs | Suff
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 115:9
יִ֭שְׂרָאֵל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
בְּטַ֣ח
bâṭach
H982
"to trust"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To trust means to have confidence or faith in something or someone, like the Israelites trusting in God to lead them through the desert, as seen in Psalm 23.
Definition: 1) to trust 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to trust, trust in 1a2) to have confidence, be confident 1a3) to be bold 1a4) to be secure 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to trust, make secure 2) (TWOT) to feel safe, be careless
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust. See also: Deuteronomy 28:52; Psalms 118:8; Psalms 4:6.
בַּ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
עֶזְרָ֖/ם
ʻêzer
H5828
"helper"
N-ms | Suff
A helper or one who provides aid is the meaning of this word, used to describe someone who assists or supports others. It is used in the Psalms to express gratitude for God's help and in the book of Isaiah to describe God's aid to his people.
Definition: 1) help, succour 1a) help, succour 1b) one who helps
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: help. See also: Genesis 2:18; Psalms 115:9; Psalms 20:3.
וּ/מָגִנָּ֣/ם
mâgên
H4043
"shield"
Conj | N-cs | Suff
A shield in biblical times, this word also symbolizes protection, like God being a shield to those who trust in Him, as seen in Psalm 3:3. It can also refer to a ruler or leader who defends their people.
Definition: shield, buckler
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield. See also: Genesis 15:1; Psalms 33:20; Psalms 3:4.
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 115:9
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- Psalms 115:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 115:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 115:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 115:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 115:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 115:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 115:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 115:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 115:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 115:9
- Sermons on Psalms 115:9
Context — To Your Name Be the Glory
7they have hands, but cannot feel; they have feet, but cannot walk; they cannot even clear their throats.
8Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them.
9O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.
10O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. 11You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 62:8 | Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah |
| 2 | Psalms 37:3 | Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. |
| 3 | Psalms 118:2–4 | Let Israel say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” |
| 4 | Proverbs 30:5 | Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. |
| 5 | Psalms 135:19–20 | O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD! |
| 6 | Psalms 146:5–6 | Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever. |
| 7 | Psalms 33:20–21 | Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. For our hearts rejoice in Him, since we trust in His holy name. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 33:29 | Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.” |
| 9 | Ephesians 1:12 | in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 17:17–18 | Do not become a terror to me; You are my refuge in the day of disaster. Let my persecutors be put to shame, but do not let me be put to shame. Let them be terrified, but do not let me be terrified. Bring upon them the day of disaster and shatter them with double destruction. |
Psalms 115:9 Summary
This verse, Psalms 115:9, is reminding the people of Israel to trust in the Lord because He is their help and protection. It's like having a strong shield that keeps us safe from harm. When we trust in the Lord, we can feel secure and comforted, just like it says in Psalms 23:4, where it says that God is with us, even in the darkest valley. By trusting in the Lord, we can have peace and confidence, knowing that He is our help and shield, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to trust in the Lord?
Trusting in the Lord means having faith in His power and goodness, as seen in Psalms 115:9, and relying on Him for help and protection, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:8 and Psalms 23:4.
Why is it important for Israel to trust in the Lord?
Israel should trust in the Lord because He is their help and shield, as stated in Psalms 115:9, and this trust will bring them comfort, protection, and salvation, as seen in Isaiah 41:10 and Jeremiah 29:11.
How does this verse relate to other parts of the Bible?
This verse is connected to other scriptures that emphasize the importance of trust and faith, such as Proverbs 3:5-6 and Hebrews 11:6, which encourage believers to put their trust in God's sovereignty and provision.
What is the significance of the Lord being our help and shield?
The Lord being our help and shield means that He is our protector and defender, as seen in Psalms 115:9, and this promise is reinforced in other verses, such as Psalms 28:7 and Ephesians 6:16, which remind us of God's power and care for His people.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can practically trust in the Lord's help and protection in my daily life?
- How does remembering that God is my help and shield affect my anxiety and fears?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of trusting in the Lord, as seen in Psalms 115:9, to my relationships and decisions?
- What are some Bible verses that I can meditate on to strengthen my trust in the Lord, and how can I apply them to my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 115:9
O Israel, trust thou in the Lord,.... Or, "the house of Israel hath trusted in the Lord": so the Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, Syriac, Arabic, and Ethiopic versions: the Targum is, "Israel trusteth in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 115:9
O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield. O Israel, trust thou in the Lord: he is their help and their shield - (Psalms 33:20.) "Their help" - namely, the help of the Israelites.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 115:9
O Israel, do not thou follow the example of these brutish idolaters, but serve the Lord only. Their help; who trust in God, as he now required. Or their is put for your by a change of persons, which is most frequent in Scripture, and especially in these books.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 115:9
Psalms 115:9 O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he [is] their help and their shield.Ver. 9. O Israel, trust thou in the Lord] Whatever others do, Joshua 24:15, and the rather because others do not, Psalms 119:42; the worse they are, the better be ye. He is their help and their shield] God is engaged in point of honour to help and protect those that trust in him.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 115:9
(9) O Israel.—There is consummate art in this sudden change of address. It is like the pointed application of some general truth in a sermon. It is possible that in the liturgic use a change in the music was made here, the Levites and choir turning to the people with a loud burst of song. He is their help and their shield.—The original form of this motto of trust appears in Psalms 33:20. Here the change of person suggests some musical arrangement. Apparently one part of the choir, or, it may be, one officiating priest, addressed successively the whole congregation with the charge, “trust in Jehovah,” and each time the full choir took up the refrain, “He is their helper and shield,” repeating to the priest the ground on which he urged confidence and loyalty. Then in Psalms 115:12-13 congregation and choir join, changing to the first person.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 115:9
Verse 9. O Israel] The body of the Jewish people.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 115:9
9–13. An exhortation to Israel to trust Jehovah, Who will surely bless His people.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 115:9
O Israel, trust thou in the Lord - This exhortation is founded in a great measure on what had been just said in regard to idols. They had no power. There was no reason why they should be confided in.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 115:9
9. O Israel, trust thou in the Lord—From the disgusting picture of idols and idol worshippers, the author turns to Jehovah, the object of Israel’s “trust,” “their help and shield.” This change in the
Sermons on Psalms 115:9
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Psalm 115 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the acknowledgment of man's utter nothingness and the all-encompassing power of God. He emphasizes the vanity of idols and the importance of placing all confi |
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A Place to Hide by Jim Cymbala | Jim Cymbala emphasizes the priceless nature of God's unfailing love and the refuge it provides, likening God to a protective bird under whose wings we can find safety. He explains |
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My Expectation Is From the Lord - Part 2 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon by Joshua Daniel emphasizes the importance of placing our expectation and trust solely in God, highlighting the impact of faith and unwavering belief in God's power to |
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God's Peace Guarding You From Anxious Thoughts by James Jennings by James Malachi Jennings | This sermon delves into Philippians chapter 4, emphasizing the importance of not being anxious but instead bringing all requests to God in prayer with thanksgiving. The passage hig |
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Cd Gv506 Om India Policy by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the need for unity and the importance of helping supply personnel for Bombay. They emphasize the complexity of the situation and the need for |
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Trust in God Against Slander by Thomas a Kempis | Thomas a Kempis preaches about the importance of trusting in God's judgment over the opinions of men, emphasizing the need for humility, endurance, and reliance on God's mercy. He |
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The Right Rule of Our Love to Christ by Ralph Erskine | Ralph Erskine emphasizes the importance of loving Christ as the Father loves Him. Our love for Christ should mirror the Father's love by choosing Him as our Savior and Surety, just |