Psalm 1157

115:1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us!

But to your name bring honor,1

for the sake of your loyal love and faithfulness.2

115:2 Why should the nations say,

“Where is their God?”

115:3 Our God is in heaven!

He does whatever he pleases!3

115:4 Their4 idols are made of silver and gold—

they are man-made.5

115:5 They have mouths, but cannot speak,

eyes, but cannot see,

115:6 ears, but cannot hear,

noses, but cannot smell,

115:7 hands, but cannot touch,

feet, but cannot walk.

They cannot even clear their throats.6

115:8 Those who make them will end up7 like them,

as will everyone who trusts in them.

115:9 O Israel, trust in the Lord!

He is their deliverer8 and protector.9

115:10 O family10 of Aaron, trust in the Lord!

He is their deliverer11 and protector.12

115:11 You loyal followers of the Lord,13 trust in the Lord!

He is their deliverer14 and protector.15

115:12 The Lord takes notice of us,16 he will bless17—

he will bless the family18 of Israel,

he will bless the family of Aaron.

115:13 He will bless his loyal followers,19

both young and old.20

115:14 May he increase your numbers,

yours and your children’s!21

115:15 May you be blessed by the Lord,

the creator22 of heaven and earth!

115:16 The heavens belong to the Lord,23

but the earth he has given to mankind.24

115:17 The dead do not praise the Lord,

nor do any of those who descend into the silence of death.25

115:18 But we will praise the Lord

now and forevermore.

Praise the Lord!