13 He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great.

Other Translations of Psalm 115:13

New International Version

13 he will bless those who fear the Lord- small and great alike.

English Standard Version

13 he will bless those who fear the Lord, both the small and the great.

The Message

13 And let God bless all who fear God - bless the small, bless the great.

New King James Version

13 He will bless those who fear the Lord, Both small and great.

New Living Translation

13 He will bless those who fear the Lord, both great and lowly.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 115:13

Commentary on Psalm 115:9-18

(Read Psalm 115:9-18)

It is folly to trust in dead images, but it is wisdom to trust in the living God, for he is a help and a shield to those that trust in him. Wherever there is right fear of God, there may be cheerful faith in him; those who reverence his word, may rely upon it. He is ever found faithful. The greatest need his blessing, and it shall not be denied to the meanest that fear him. God's blessing gives an increase, especially in spiritual blessings. And the Lord is to be praised: his goodness is large, for he has given the earth to the children of men for their use. The souls of the faithful, after they are delivered from the burdens of the flesh, are still praising him; but the dead body cannot praise God: death puts an end to our glorifying him in this world of trial and conflict. Others are dead, and an end is thereby put to their service, therefore we will seek to do the more for God. We will not only do it ourselves, but will engage others to do it; to praise him when we are gone. Lord, thou art the only object for faith and love. Help us to praise thee while living and when dying, that thy name may be the first and last upon our lips: and let the sweet savour of thy name refresh our souls for ever.