Psalms 117
Extol Him, All You Peoples
1Praise the LORD, all you nations!
Extol Him, all you peoples!
2For great is His loving devotion toward us,
and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.
Hallelujah!
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Psalms 117
Psalms 117 Summary, Context, and Full Chapter
Psalms 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible, but its message is wide. It calls every nation and every people group to praise the LORD, then gives the reason: his loving devotion and faithfulness never end.
What happens in Psalms 117?
This brief psalm opens with a direct call for all nations and all peoples to praise the LORD. The focus is not on Israel alone, but on worship that reaches beyond one nation to everyone. The second verse gives the reason for that praise: God's loving devotion toward his people is great, and his faithfulness endures forever. The chapter ends with a single word of worship, Hallelujah, leaving the reader with a simple and global call to praise.
Psalms 117 stands in the middle of the Psalms and is part of the collection's ongoing worship and prayer. Its short length highlights a larger biblical pattern: God's saving purposes are not limited to one people, and praise belongs to him among the nations. It also leads naturally into Psalms 118, which continues themes of thanksgiving and trust.
Themes to notice
- Universal praiseAll nations and all peoples are invited to honor the LORD, showing that worship is meant to be broad and shared.
- Steadfast loveThe psalm grounds praise in God's great loving devotion, which is active toward his people.
- Enduring faithfulnessGod's faithfulness is described as lasting forever, giving confidence for ongoing worship and trust.
Questions for Psalms 117
- What does this psalm teach about who should praise the LORD?
- Why do God's loving devotion and faithfulness lead to worship here?
- How does such a short psalm communicate a message that is still broad and important?
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