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Psalms 115:9 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 115:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 115 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.”
Psalms 115:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 115:9
O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield. After contrasting living God with dead idols (v.3-8), the psalm issues three parallel calls to trust (v.9-11), first addressing Israel collectively. This verse establishes the appropriate response to God's sovereignty and faithfulness: complete, confident trust."O Israel" (יִשְׂרָאֵל/Yisrael) addresses the nation collectively—all twelve tribes, covenant community, God's chosen people. This isn't individualistic faith but corporate identity. The name itself recalls Jacob wrestling with God and receiving new name: "thou hast st...
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Cross-References for Psalms 115:9
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“you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us. Selah.”
“and do good. Dwell in the land”
“Let Israel now say”
“praise Yahweh! House of Aaron”
“Israel. Who is like you”
“Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.”
“whose hope is in Yahweh”
“Be not a terror unto me: thou art my hope in the day of evil.”
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”