Psalms 115:2

2 Why do the nations say, “Where is their God?”

Psalms 115:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?
ESV
2 Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?"
NLT
2 Why let the nations say, “Where is their God?”
MSG
2 Do it so none of the nations can say, "Where now, oh where is their God?"
CSB
2 Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?"

Psalms 115:2 In-Context

1 Not to us, LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.
2 Why do the nations say, “Where is their God?”
3 Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him.
4 But their idols are silver and gold, made by human hands.
5 They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Psalms 42:3; Psalms 79:10
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