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Psalms 117

Praise the Lord, all nations

raise the Lord, all you nations. Praise him, all you people of the earth.a 2For his unfailing love for us is powerful; the Lord’s faithfulness endures forever. Praise the Lord!b

Commentary
Psalms 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible, yet it carries a cosmic vision. In just two verses, the psalmist summons all nations and peoples to praise the Lord for his steadfast love and enduring faithfulness. This brief burst of praise functions as a hinge in the Psalter's fin
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References· Psalms 117

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v.1 — Praise the Lord, all nations: Romans 15:11; Revelation 15:4, Romans 15:11, Psalms 67:3, Revelation 5:9, Psalms 86:9, Psalms 66:1, Psalms 148:11-14, Psalms 150:6, Revelation 7:9-10, Psalms 66:4
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v.2 — Isaiah 25:1, Psalms 103:11, Psalms 89:1, Psalms 100:4-5, 1 John 5:6, John 14:6, Micah 7:20, Psalms 85:10, Romans 15:8-9, Luke 1:54-55

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