Psalms 115:2

"Not to us, LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, for your loving kindness, and for your truth’s sake."

Key Reflection

The people of Israel are declaring that all glory belongs to God alone, emphasizing His lovingkindness and truth. In their context, this was a powerful statement, recognizing that despite their faithfulness, ultimate praise should rest with the Lord rather than themselves, reflecting a deep humility and trust in divine sovereignty.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Wherefore should the heathen say -The nations; they who worshipped idols, and who claimed that those idols were true gods. Why should we, thy people, be so left, so forsaken, so afflicted, as to lead these idolaters to suppose that we worship a false God, or that the God whom we adore is destitute of power or faithfulness; either that he does not exist, or that he cannot be relied on. It is evident that they were now in circumstances which would give some plausibility to the question here asked. Where is now their God? -They seem to be forsaken. God, the God whom they worship, does not come forth for their defense.

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