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You who fear Yahweh, trust in Yahweh! He is their help and their shield.

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An All-Inclusive Call

Scholars debate if "Ye that fear Jehovah" refers to non-Israelites who joined in worship or to the truly faithful within Israel. John Calvin suggests it distinguishes genuine worshippers from hypocrites. The consensus is that the call to trust God is for all who sincerely revere Him, regardless of their background.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 115:11

18th Century

Theologian

Ye that fear the Lord ... - All the people that reverence God; all his true worshippers.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 115:9–11

19th Century

Preacher

O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield. O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield. Ye…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 115:11

16th Century

Theologian

You who fear Jehovah! He does not speak of strangers, as some erroneously suppose, as if this were a prediction respecting the calling of …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 115:11

17th Century

Pastor

You that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord
Which is said not to distinguish true saints from hypocrites, in Israel or…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 115:9–18

17th Century

Minister

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 who trust in Him. Wherever…