Psalm 115:13
New International Version
he will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike.

New Living Translation
He will bless those who fear the LORD, both great and lowly.

English Standard Version
he will bless those who fear the LORD, both the small and the great.

Berean Standard Bible
He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike.

King James Bible
He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.

New King James Version
He will bless those who fear the LORD, Both small and great.

New American Standard Bible
He will bless those who fear the LORD, The small together with the great.

NASB 1995
He will bless those who fear the LORD, The small together with the great.

NASB 1977
He will bless those who fear the LORD, The small together with the great.

Legacy Standard Bible
He will bless those who fear Yahweh, The small together with the great.

Amplified Bible
He will bless those who fear and worship the LORD [with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder], Both the small and the great.

Christian Standard Bible
he will bless those who fear the LORD — small and great alike.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike.

American Standard Version
He will bless them that fear Jehovah, Both small and great.

Contemporary English Version
All who worship the LORD, no matter who they are, will receive his blessing.

English Revised Version
He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He will bless those who fear the LORD, from the least important to the most important.

Good News Translation
He will bless everyone who honors him, the great and the small alike.

International Standard Version
He will bless those who fear the LORD, both the important and the insignificant together.

Majority Standard Bible
He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike.

NET Bible
He will bless his loyal followers, both young and old.

New Heart English Bible
He will bless those who fear the LORD, both small and great.

Webster's Bible Translation
He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.

World English Bible
He will bless those who fear Yahweh, both small and great.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He blesses those fearing YHWH, "" The small with the great.

Young's Literal Translation
He blesseth those fearing Jehovah, The small with the great.

Smith's Literal Translation
He will bless those fearing Jehovah, the small with the great.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He hath blessed all that fear the Lord, both little and great.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He has blessed all who fear the Lord, the small with the great.

New American Bible
Will bless those who fear the LORD, small and great alike.

New Revised Standard Version
he will bless those who fear the LORD, both small and great.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The LORD will bless them that worship him, both small and great.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
His worshipers will bless LORD JEHOVAH, the small with the great!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He will bless them that fear the LORD, Both small and great.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He has blessed them that fear the Lord, both small and great.
Audio Bible



Context
To Your Name Be the Glory
12The LORD is mindful of us; He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron; 13He will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike. 14May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children.…

Cross References
Genesis 12:2-3
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.”

Numbers 6:24-26
‘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.’

Deuteronomy 28:2-6
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. ...

Psalm 5:12
For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor.

Psalm 29:11
The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.

Psalm 67:7
God blesses us, that all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.

Psalm 128:1-4
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. ...

Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.

Isaiah 44:3
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.

Isaiah 51:2
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.

Malachi 3:10
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.

Matthew 5:3-12
“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. ...

Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Luke 6:38
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.”

John 14:13-14
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.


Treasury of Scripture

He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.

he will bless

Psalm 29:11
The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.

Psalm 112:1
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

Psalm 128:1,4,5
A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways…

both small

Acts 26:22
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:

Revelation 11:18
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.

Revelation 19:5
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.

and.

Jump to Previous
Alike Bless Blesseth Blessings Fear Fearing Great Small Together Worshippers
Jump to Next
Alike Bless Blesseth Blessings Fear Fearing Great Small Together Worshippers
Psalm 115
1. Because God is truly glorious
4. And idols are vanity
9. He exhorts to confidence in God
12. God is to be blessed for his blessing














He will bless those who fear the LORD, small and great alike
He will bless
The phrase "He will bless" originates from the Hebrew word "בָּרַךְ" (barak), which means to kneel, to bless, or to praise. In the context of this verse, it signifies God's active favor and benevolence towards His people. The act of blessing is not merely a passive wish for good fortune but an active impartation of divine favor. Historically, blessings in the Hebrew tradition were seen as powerful and effective, often spoken by patriarchs over their descendants. This assurance of blessing from God underscores His role as a loving and generous Father who desires to bestow good gifts upon His children.

those who fear the LORD
The term "fear" in this context is derived from the Hebrew word "יָרֵא" (yare), which encompasses a profound reverence and awe for God. It is not a fear that implies terror but rather a deep respect and acknowledgment of God's majesty and holiness. To "fear the LORD" is to recognize His authority and to live in accordance with His commandments. This reverence is foundational to the relationship between God and His people, as it reflects a heart posture of humility and submission. Scripturally, the fear of the Lord is often associated with wisdom and understanding, as seen in Proverbs 9:10.

small and great alike
This phrase emphasizes the inclusivity of God's blessings. The Hebrew words "קָטָן" (katan) and "גָּדוֹל" (gadol) translate to "small" and "great," respectively. This indicates that God's blessings are not limited by social status, age, or any human measure of importance. In the historical context of ancient Israel, society was often stratified, yet this verse affirms that God's favor is available to all who revere Him, regardless of their position or stature. This egalitarian promise reflects the nature of God's kingdom, where all are valued and cherished equally. It serves as a reminder that in God's eyes, every individual, whether humble or exalted, is worthy of His love and blessing.

(13) Them that fear the Lord--i.e., all Israel.

Verse 13. - He will bless them that fear the Lord (comp. ver. 12). Both small and great; literally, the small with the great; i.e. all, without any exception.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He will bless
יְ֭בָרֵךְ (yə·ḇā·rêḵ)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

those who fear
יִרְאֵ֣י (yir·’ê)
Adjective - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent

the LORD—
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

small
הַ֝קְּטַנִּ֗ים (haq·qə·ṭan·nîm)
Article | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 6996: Small, young, unimportant

and
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

great alike.
הַגְּדֹלִֽים׃ (hag·gə·ḏō·lîm)
Article | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent


Links
Psalm 115:13 NIV
Psalm 115:13 NLT
Psalm 115:13 ESV
Psalm 115:13 NASB
Psalm 115:13 KJV

Psalm 115:13 BibleApps.com
Psalm 115:13 Biblia Paralela
Psalm 115:13 Chinese Bible
Psalm 115:13 French Bible
Psalm 115:13 Catholic Bible

OT Poetry: Psalm 115:13 He will bless those who fear Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.)
Psalm 115:12
Top of Page
Top of Page