Psalms 115:4

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

"Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands." - Psalms 115:4
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What does Psalms 115:4 mean?

The verse Psalms 115:4 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands." This verse is a part of the book of Psalms, which is a collection of sacred songs and poems that are used in worship and prayer. The Psalms are…

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The Vanity of Idolatry: Turning from Silver and Gold to the Living God

In our modern world, one might think that the ancient practice of idolatry has been left behind. However, as we reflect on Psalm 115:4, "Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands," we discover that the heart of idolatry is a timeless struggle that transcends…

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A Prayer for Liberation from Idols

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You acknowledging Your sovereignty and the majesty of Your name. Lord, I thank You for the gift of life and for being my refuge and strength. Your Word in Psalm 115:4 speaks to the heart of our human condition…

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Psalms 115:4 - "Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands."
Psalms 115:6 - "They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not:"
Psalms 115:2 - "Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?"
Psalms 115:16 - "The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men."
Psalms 115:15 - "Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth."
Psalms 115:5 - "They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not:"
"The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence." - Psalms 115:17
"O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield." - Psalms 115:9
Psalms 115:17 - "The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence."
Psalms 115:11 - "Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield."
Psalms 119:115 - "Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God."
Psalms 115:9 - "O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield."
Psalms 115:13 - "He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great."
Psalms 115:10 - "O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield."
Psalms 115:7 - "They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat."
Psalms 115:8 - "They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them."
Psalms 115:18 - "But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD."
Psalms 115:14 - "The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children."
Psalms 115:3 - "But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased."
"They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not:" - Psalms 115:6
"They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not:" - Psalms 115:5
"Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield." - Psalms 115:11
"Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?" - Psalms 115:2
"Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth." - Psalms 115:15
Psalms 115:12 - "The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron."
Psalms 115:1 - "Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake."
"O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield." - Psalms 115:10
"He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great." - Psalms 115:13
"But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD." - Psalms 115:18