Psalms 115:13

13 he will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike.

Psalms 115:13 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
13 He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.
English Standard Version (ESV)
13 he will bless those who fear the LORD, both the small and the great.
New Living Translation (NLT)
13 He will bless those who fear the LORD, both great and lowly.
The Message Bible (MSG)
13 And let God bless all who fear God - bless the small, bless the great.
American Standard Version (ASV)
13 He will bless them that fear Jehovah, Both small and great.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
13 He will bless those who fear the LORD, from the least important to the most important.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
13 He will bless those who fear the Lord- small and great alike.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
13 The LORD will bless those who have respect for him. He will bless important and unimportant people alike.

Psalms 115:13 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 115:13

He will bless them that fear the Lord
They shall want no good thing now, and have much goodness laid up for them to be enjoyed hereafter; the sun of righteousness rises upon them, and a book of remembrance is written on their account; the Lord delights in them, his eye is upon them; and they are blessed with more grace now, and will be blessed with glory hereafter.

Both small and great;
young and old, rich and poor, high and low, lesser or greater believers; be they children, young men, or fathers; see ( Revelation 11:18 ) .

Psalms 115:13 In-Context

11 You who fear him, trust in the LORD— he is their help and shield.
12 The LORD remembers us and will bless us: He will bless his people Israel, he will bless the house of Aaron,
13 he will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike.
14 May the LORD cause you to flourish, both you and your children.
15 May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Psalms 112:1; Psalms 128:1,4
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