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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/115.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/115.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />he will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/115.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He will bless those who fear the LORD, both great and lowly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/115.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />he will bless those who fear the LORD, both the small and the great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/115.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/115.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He will bless them that fear the LORD, <i>both</i> small and great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/115.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He will bless those who fear the LORD, <i>Both</i> small and great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/115.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will bless those who fear the LORD, The small together with the great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/115.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He will bless those who fear the LORD, The small together with the great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/115.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He will bless those who fear the LORD, The small together with the great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/115.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He will bless those who fear Yahweh, The small together with the great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/115.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He will bless those who fear <i>and</i> worship the LORD [with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder], Both the small and the great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/115.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />he will bless those who fear the LORD — small and great alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/115.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/115.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He will bless them that fear Jehovah, Both small and great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/115.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />All who worship the LORD, no matter who they are, will receive his blessing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/115.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/115.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He will bless those who fear the LORD, from the least important to the most important.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/115.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He will bless everyone who honors him, the great and the small alike. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/115.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He will bless those who fear the LORD, both the important and the insignificant together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/115.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will bless those who fear the LORD?small and great alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/115.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He will bless his loyal followers, both young and old. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/115.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He will bless those who fear the LORD, both small and great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/115.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/115.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He will bless those who fear Yahweh, both small and great. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/115.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He blesses those fearing YHWH, "" The small with the great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/115.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He blesseth those fearing Jehovah, The small with the great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/115.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He will bless those fearing Jehovah, the small with the great.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/115.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He hath blessed all that fear the Lord, both little and great. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/115.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 113:21>He has blessed all who fear the Lord, the small with the great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/115.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Will bless those who fear the LORD, small and great alike. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/115.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />he will bless those who fear the LORD, both small and great.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/115.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The LORD will bless them that worship him, both small and great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/115.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />His worshipers will bless LORD JEHOVAH, the small with the great!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/115.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He will bless them that fear the LORD, Both small and great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/115.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He has blessed them that fear the Lord, both small and great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/115-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=14590" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/115.htm">To Your Name Be the Glory</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>The LORD is mindful of us; He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron; <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: yə·ḇā·rêḵ (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">He will bless</a> <a href="/hebrew/3373.htm" title="3373: yir·’ê (Adj-mpc) -- Fearing, reverent. From yare'; fearing; morally, reverent.">those who fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD—</a> <a href="/hebrew/6996.htm" title="6996: haq·qə·ṭan·nîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Small, young, unimportant. Or qaton; from quwt; abbreviated, i.e. Diminutive, literally or figuratively.">small</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: hag·gə·ḏō·lîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">great alike.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a></span><br />I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a></span><br />‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/28-2.htm">Deuteronomy 28:2-6</a></span><br />And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: / You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. / The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm 5:12</a></span><br />For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm 29:11</a></span><br />The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/67-7.htm">Psalm 67:7</a></span><br />God blesses us, that all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/128-1.htm">Psalm 128:1-4</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways! / For when you eat the fruit of your labor, blessings and prosperity will be yours. / Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-22.htm">Proverbs 10:22</a></span><br />The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-3.htm">Isaiah 44:3</a></span><br />For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-2.htm">Isaiah 51:2</a></span><br />Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who gave you birth. When I called him, he was but one; then I blessed him and multiplied him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a></span><br />Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. / Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a></span><br />But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a></span><br />Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a></span><br />And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.</p><p class="hdg">he will bless</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm 29:11</a></b></br> The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. Blessed <i>is</i> the man <i>that</i> feareth the LORD, <i>that</i> delighteth greatly in his commandments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/128-1.htm">Psalm 128:1,4,5</a></b></br> A Song of degrees. Blessed <i>is</i> every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways… </p><p class="hdg">both small</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Acts 26:22</a></b></br> Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/11-18.htm">Revelation 11:18</a></b></br> And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/19-5.htm">Revelation 19:5</a></b></br> And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great.</p><p class="hdg">and.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/87-7.htm">Alike</a> <a href="/psalms/115-12.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/psalms/115-12.htm">Blesseth</a> <a href="/psalms/115-12.htm">Blessings</a> <a href="/psalms/115-11.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/115-11.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/105-12.htm">Small</a> <a href="/psalms/107-3.htm">Together</a> <a href="/psalms/115-11.htm">Worshippers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/139-12.htm">Alike</a> <a href="/psalms/115-18.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-33.htm">Blesseth</a> <a href="/psalms/128-2.htm">Blessings</a> <a href="/psalms/116-11.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/118-4.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/116-6.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/119-141.htm">Small</a> <a href="/psalms/119-23.htm">Together</a> <a href="/psalms/118-4.htm">Worshippers</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 115</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/115-1.htm">Because God is truly glorious</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/115-4.htm">And idols are vanity</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/115-9.htm">He exhorts to confidence in God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/115-12.htm">God is to be blessed for his blessing</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/115.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/115.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He will bless those who fear the LORD—</b><br>The concept of fearing the LORD is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, signifying a profound respect, reverence, and awe for God. This fear is not about terror but about recognizing God's holiness and authority. In <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>, it is stated that "the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom," indicating that this fear leads to a deeper understanding and relationship with God. The promise of blessing for those who fear the LORD is a recurring theme, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a>, where blessings are promised for obedience and reverence towards God. This fear is also a recognition of God's covenantal faithfulness, as seen in the lives of the patriarchs and Israel's history.<p><b>small and great alike.</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the inclusivity of God's blessings, transcending social, economic, and hierarchical boundaries. In the ancient Near Eastern context, society was often stratified, with clear distinctions between the powerful and the powerless. However, this verse underscores that God's blessings are not limited to a particular class or group. This is echoed in the New Testament, where <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a> states, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." The idea that God's favor is available to all, regardless of status, is a testament to His impartiality and justice. This inclusivity is also a foreshadowing of the Gospel message, where salvation through Jesus Christ is offered to all humanity, breaking down barriers and uniting believers in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/those_who_fear_the_lord.htm">Those who fear the LORD</a></b><br>Refers to individuals who have a reverent awe and respect for God, acknowledging His power and authority.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/small_and_great.htm">Small and great</a></b><br>This phrase indicates inclusivity, meaning that God's blessings are available to all people regardless of their social status or position.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_god's_blessing.htm">The Nature of God's Blessing</a></b><br>God's blessings are not limited by human distinctions. He blesses all who fear Him, regardless of their status or achievements.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fear_of_the_lord.htm">The Fear of the LORD</a></b><br>Fearing the LORD involves a deep respect and reverence for God, which leads to obedience and trust in His ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Inclusivity in God's Kingdom</a></b><br>The phrase "small and great alike" emphasizes that God's love and blessings are available to everyone, encouraging us to view others without prejudice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_reverence.htm">Living in Reverence</a></b><br>Our daily lives should reflect a reverence for God, influencing our decisions, actions, and interactions with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_for_all_believers.htm">Encouragement for All Believers</a></b><br>Whether we see ourselves as "small" or "great," we are assured of God's attention and blessing when we live in reverence to Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_115.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 115</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_psalms_of_lament.htm">What are the Psalms of Lament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'pulling_down_strongholds'.htm">What thrives like a tree planted by water?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_devout_believers_still_suffer.htm">Psalm 128:1 promises blessing for those who fear God--how do we reconcile this with the reality that many devout believers still suffer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_work_effectively_daily.htm">What does 'from everlasting to everlasting' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/115.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">Them that fear the Lord</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, all Israel.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/115.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He will bless them that fear the Lord</span> (comp. ver. 12). <span class="cmt_word">Both small and great</span>; literally, the <span class="accented">small with the great</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. all, without any exception. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/115-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He will bless</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭בָרֵךְ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḇā·rêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who fear</span><br /><span class="heb">יִרְאֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(yir·’ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3373.htm">Strong's 3373: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fearing, reverent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD—</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">small</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֝קְּטַנִּ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qə·ṭan·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6996.htm">Strong's 6996: </a> </span><span class="str2">Small, young, unimportant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">great alike.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגְּדֹלִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gə·ḏō·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/115-13.htm">Psalm 115:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/115-13.htm">Psalm 115:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/115-13.htm">Psalm 115:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/115-13.htm">Psalm 115:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/115-13.htm">Psalm 115:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/115-13.htm">Psalm 115:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/115-13.htm">Psalm 115:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/115-13.htm">Psalm 115:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/115-13.htm">Psalm 115:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/115-13.htm">Psalm 115:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/115-13.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 115:13 He will bless those who fear Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/115-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 115:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 115:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/115-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 115:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 115:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>