Psalms 115:14
“The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.”
Psalms 115:14 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- May the Lord add blessings upon you: upon you, and upon your children.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Jehovah increase you more and more, You and your children.
- DARBYDarby
- Jehovah will add unto you more, unto you and unto your children.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- May Yahweh increase you more and more, you and your children.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Jehovah addeth to you, to you, and to your sons.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children.
Context: Psalms 115
12The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.
13He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.
14The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.
15Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.
16The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.
About Psalms 115: The Sovereignty of God and the Folly of Idol Worship
Psalm 115 emphasizes the unique power and authority of God, who is contrasted with the lifeless idols worshipped by the nations. The psalmist praises God for His steadfast love and faithfulness to His people, and encourages them to trust in His protection and provision. The psalm concludes with a call to all the nations to recognize the supremacy of the true and living God.
Commentary
The message of Psalm 115 resonates throughout the ages, as the temptation to worship false gods or put our trust in worldly idols continues to plague humanity. The psalmist reminds us that God alone is worthy of our worship and devotion, for He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things. In contrast, idols are the work of human hands, with no power to save or deliver. The psalmist encourages us to put our faith in the living God, who hears our prayers and blesses us with His abundant goodness. This psalm reminds us to assess our own lives and reflect upon whether we are truly placing our trust in the right place.