O Israel, trust thou in the Lord. Follow not the example of the heathen who trust in idols. Rather, be an example to them. He is their Help and their Shield (comp. Psalms 33:20). The change of per son implies a change of speaker.
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Psalms 115:9
Psalms 115:9
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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In strong, nervous language we have here presented to us—
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