Psalm 117
Psalm 117 Meaning
Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible, just two verses, yet its reach is the widest. It calls all nations and all peoples to praise the LORD.
The reason is simple and vast: great is His steadfast love toward us, and His faithfulness endures forever.
Key verses from Psalm 117
“O Praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.”
Psalm 117:1
“For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.”
Psalm 117:2
How Psalm 117 points to Jesus
Paul cites this psalm to show that God always meant to gather the nations in praise. In Jesus that promise comes true, as peoples from everywhere praise the steadfast love of God.