Psalms 115:9

"Those who make them will be like them; yes, everyone who trusts in them."

Key Reflection

This verse suggests that those who create idols or place their trust in false gods will ultimately share a similar fate to these idols—they too will be lifeless and ineffective. It underscores the folly of idolatry by indicating that those who rely on such false deities will not receive true help or protection, just as the idols they worship.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

O Israel, trust thou in the Lord -This exhortation is founded in a great measure on what had been just said in regard to idols. They had no power. There was no reason why they should be confided in. They could not help in the day of trouble; and as people need a god, and as the idols cannot be to them as gods, the exhortation is addressed to his people to trust him. He would be to them all that was implied in the name God; all that was wanted in a God. He is their help -The help of those who trust in him. He is able to help them in the time of trouble; he is willing to help them; he will help them. They who put their trust in him will find him a sure and certain help.

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