Psalms 115 · Verse 3

Psalms 115:3

But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.
Psalms 115:3, King James Version

Psalms 115:3 in other translations

BSBOur God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.
WEBBut our God is in the heavens. He does whatever he pleases.
ASVBut our God is in the heavens: He hath done whatsoever he pleased.
YLTAnd our God is in the heavens, All that He hath pleased He hath done.
DARBYBut our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he pleased.
BBEBut our God is in heaven: he has done whatever was pleasing to him.
WebsterBut our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatever he pleased.

What does Psalms 115:3 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 115:1-3

Psa 115:1-18. The Psalmist prays that God would vindicate His glory, which is contrasted with the vanity of idols, while the folly of their worshippers is contrasted with the trust of God's people, who are encouraged to its exercise and to unite in the praise which it occasions. 1-3. The vindication of God's mercy and faithfulness (Psa 25:10; 36:6) is the "glory" of His "name," which is desired to be illustrated in…

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 3 He hath done whatsover he hath pleased - There was too much cause for his abandoning us to our enemies; yet he still lives and rules in heaven and in earth.

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 115:1-8

by trusting in him and praising him. (9-18) Verses 1-8 Let no opinion of our own merits have any place in our prayers or in our praises. All the good we do, is done by the power of his grace; and all the good we have, is the gift of his mere mercy, and he must have all the praise. Are we in pursuit of any mercy, and wrestling with God for it, we must take encouragement in prayer from God only. Lord, do so for us…

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Psalms 115:3 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וֵֽאלֹהֵ֥ינוּve.lo.Hei.nuand God ourH430
בַשָּׁמָ֑יִםva.sha.Ma.yim[is] in the heavensH8064
כֹּ֭לkolallH3605
אֲשֶׁר\־'a.Sher-thatH834
חָפֵ֣ץcha.Fetzhe desiresH2654
עָשָֽׂה\׃'a.Sahhe doesH6213

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 115:3

  • Psalms 135:6

    Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.

  • Daniel 4:35

    And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

  • Isaiah 46:10

    Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:

  • Ephesians 1:11

    In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

  • Psalms 103:19

    The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.

  • Romans 9:19

    Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?

  • Psalms 2:4

    He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.

  • Psalms 123:1

    A Song of degrees. Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.

  • Matthew 6:9

    After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

  • 1 Chronicles 16:25

    For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.

  • Psalms 68:4

    Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name Jah, and rejoice before him.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
But our.
2:4; 68:4; 123:1; 1Ch 16:25; Mt 6:9
he hath.
135:6; Isa 46:10; Da 4:35; Ro 9:19; Eph 1:11

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Context

  • Psalms 115:2

    Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?

  • Psalms 115:3

    But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.

  • Psalms 115:4

    Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.

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Psalms 115:3 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y nuestro Dios está en los cielos: todo lo que quiso ha hecho.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Mais notre Dieu est aux cieux; tout ce qu’il lui a plu, il l’a fait.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Aber unser Gott ist in den Himmeln; alles was ihm wohlgefällt, tut er.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Quid retribuam Domino pro omnibus quæ retribuit mihi?