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Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley, [1754-65], at sacred-texts.com


Psalms Chapter 115

Psalms 115:8

psa 115:8

Are like them - As void of all sense or reason as their images.

Psalms 115:9

psa 115:9

Their - Who trust in him.

Psalms 115:10

psa 115:10

Aaron - You priests and Levites.

Psalms 115:11

psa 115:11

Ye that fear - All of you who worship the true God, not only Israelites, but even Gentile proselytes.

Psalms 115:12

psa 115:12

Mindful - In our former straits, and therefore we trust he will still bless us.

Psalms 115:13

psa 115:13

Both small - Of whatsoever quality, high and low, rich and poor.

Psalms 115:16

psa 115:16

The Lord's - In a peculiar manner, where he dwelleth in that light and glory, to which no man can approach. Given - As the foregoing verse declares, that God was the creator of heaven and earth, so this asserts that he is also their Lord and governor to dispose of all men and things as he pleases.

Psalms 115:17

psa 115:17

Silence - Into the place of silence, the grave.


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