Psalms 117

Chapter Overview

What happens in Psalms 117

The shortest chapter in the Bible — just two verses. It calls all nations and all peoples to praise the Lord for his great love and everlasting faithfulness.

Scripture

All Nations, Praise the Lord

Study note

Every nation and all peoples are called to praise the Lord because his faithful love toward us is great and his faithfulness lasts forever. Praise the Lord!

1 Every nation on earth, celebrate the LORD! Every group of people, lift him up with honor! O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.

2 His loyal love toward us is so strong, and the LORD keeps his promises forever. Praise the LORD! For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.

Key Themes

Themes in Psalms 117

All nations called to praise the LordGod's great love and eternal faithfulnessThe shortest chapter in the bible

Prophetic Connections

How this chapter points to Christ

Psalms Psalm 117:1 Romans 15:11

Paul quotes this verse to demonstrate that God always intended for the Gentiles to praise him alongside Israel, fulfilling the universal scope of God's love.

Apply This Today

Living Psalms 117

The shortest psalm carries one of the biggest messages: every nation, every people group, is invited to praise God. His love is great and his faithfulness lasts forever. You do not need many words to capture the most important truth. Sometimes the simplest praise is the most powerful.

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