Psalms 117
Psalms 117 presents pivotal events and lessons, emphasizing themes like faith, obedience, and God’s faithful guidance.
Summary
Psalms 117 continues the story of Psalms, revealing key themes of faith, obedience, and God’s promise-keeping. This chapter illustrates the human response to divine commands, showing both trust and failure, and demonstrates God’s mercy and justice. As part of the larger narrative, it lays groundwork for understanding God’s covenant relationship with His people and points forward to the hope of redemption. Readers are encouraged to reflect on their own lives, to trust in God’s plans, and to live in faithful obedience, finding hope in His unchanging character.
Collection of songs by various authors including David (1000–500 BC). Addresses worship, lament, and praise.
Psalms 117: KJV Commentary and Summary
1 O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD [endureth] for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
Faith, Obedience, God’s Promises, Judgment, Mercy, Hope
Psalms 117:1 – Highlights key themes of faith and God’s interaction with His people.; Psalms 117:2 – Highlights key themes of faith and God’s interaction with His people.; Psalms 117:2 – Highlights key themes of faith and God’s interaction with His people.