>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/115?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#07773::c07773) | [Bible Hub](https://biblehub.com/psalms/115.htm) | [Inline JST](https://scripturetoolbox.com/html/ic/Psalms/115.html) | [Strong's](https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/psa/115/1/ss1/) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>This psalm is a part of the collection of songs and praises traditionally attributed to King David, intended for the people of Israel as a reminder to trust in God rather than in idols. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>This chapter tells us to remember that God is the one who helps us and takes care of us, and we should always trust Him and not things like statues that can't see or hear. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>Psalms 115 emphasizes giving glory to God for His mercy and truth, warning against the futility of idols made by human hands that cannot see, hear, or help. Instead, the psalm encourages Israel, the house of Aaron, and all who fear the Lord to trust in Him as their helper and shield, promising blessings and increase to all who do so, and affirming that the living should praise the Lord continually. > >#Gospel/Faith #Gospel/RelianceOnGod #Gospel/TrustInTheLord ###### 1 1 Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake. ###### 2 2 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God? ###### 3 3 But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased. ###### 4 4 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. ###### 5 5 They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: ###### 6 6 They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not: ###### 7 7 They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat. ###### 8 8 They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them. ###### 9 9 O Israel, trust thou in the Lord: he is their help and their shield. ###### 10 10 O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield. ###### 11 11 Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield. ###### 12 12 The Lord hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. ###### 13 13 He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great. ###### 14 14 The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children. ###### 15 15 Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth. ###### 16 16 The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord's: but the earth hath he given to the children of men. ###### 17 17 The dead praise not the Lord, neither any that go down into silence. ###### 18 18 But we will bless the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the Lord.