Psalms 115:9-11

Psalms 115:9-11

[9] O Israel,  trust  thou in the LORD:  he is their help  and their shield.  [10] O house  of Aaron,  trust  in the LORD:  he is their help  and their shield.  [11] Ye that fear  the LORD,  trust  in the LORD:  he is their help  and their shield. 

What does Psalms 115:9-11 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The psalmist called on all the Israelites to trust in the true God, rather than idols, because He alone can help and defend people. He addressed this charge to all Israel, then the priests who were mainly responsible for the purity of Israel"s worship, and then all God-fearing people. He used repetition to impress the importance of trusting in the Lord on the reader.