Psa 115:4-11 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 115:4-11: 115:4-11 This entire section is repeated in 135:15-20 . • Unlike the Lord (95:3-5 ), idols cannot do anything; they are good for nothing.

a115:4-11►

b135:15-20►

c95:3-5►

eIsa 44:20►

f115:9-11►

g118:2-4►

‏ Psalms 115:4-11

Summary for Ps 115:4-11: 115:4-11 ^a This entire section is repeated in 135:15-20 ^b.

• Unlike the Lord (95:3-5 ^c), idols cannot do anything; they are good for nothing.
115:8 ^d Worshiping idols leads one astray and corrupts those who trust in them (Isa 44:20 ^e).
Summary for Ps 115:9-11: 115:9-11 ^f Israel ... priests ... you who fear the Lord: The psalmist calls on all those in the God-fearing community to commit their ways to the living God. The threefold address assures them that the Lord is their true helper and shield (cp. 118:2-4 ^g).