Psalms 115:2 nasb — Why should the nations say, "Where, now, is their God?"

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"Why should the nations say, "Where, now, is their God?""

— Psalms 115:2, NASB

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Psalms 115 — Context

1

Not to us, O LORD, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth.

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Why should the nations say, "Where, now, is their God?"

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But our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases.

4

Their idols are silver and gold, The work of man's hands.

5

They have mouths, but they cannot speak; They have eyes, but they cannot see;

Psalms 115:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 115:2 say?
Psalms 115:2 in the NASB reads: “Why should the nations say, "Where, now, is their God?"”
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 (NASB): “Why should the nations say, "Where, now, is their God?"” 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.
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