New International Reader's Version

Psalm 115:1-9 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

1. Lord, may glory be given to you, not to us. You are loving and faithful.

2. Why do the nations ask, "Where is their God?"

3. Our God is in heaven. He does anything he wants to do.

4. But the statues of their gods are made out of silver and gold. They are made by the hands of men.

5. They have mouths, but they can't speak. They have eyes, but they can't see.

6. They have ears, but they can't hear. They have noses, but they can't smell.

7. They have hands, but they can't feel. They have feet, but they can't walk. They have throats, but they can't say anything.

8. Those who make statues of gods will be like them. So will all those who trust in them.

9. People of Israel, trust in the Lord. He helps you. He is like a shield that keeps you safe.