Alleluia. I had confidence, because of what I was saying, but then I was greatly humbled.
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I said in my excess, “Every man is a liar.”
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What shall I repay to the Lord, for all the things that he has repaid to me?
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I will take up the cup of salvation, and I will call upon the name of the Lord.
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I will repay my vows to the Lord, in the sight of all his people.
Psalms 115:2 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 115:2 say?
Psalms 115:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I said in my excess, “Every man is a liar.” ”
Where is Psalms 115:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 115:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 115, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 115:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 115:2 in?
Psalms 115:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 115:2?
Psalms 115:2 reads (CPDV): “I said in my excess, “Every man is a liar.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.