Psalm 106:48

This doxology (a short song of praise) ends Book Four (compare Psalms 41:13; 89:52).

from everlasting to everlasting: The reference to God’s eternal nature links to the opening of Book Four (Psalm 90:1–2).

Let all the people say, “Amen!”: The Hebrew word ’amen means “It is true.” The faithful accept the Lord’s will during exile and his promise to be their God.

The Israelite community in exile confessed the Lord’s goodness and justice and their own past sins. From their humble state in exile, they asked for redemption and restoration. They hoped to be gathered back from all the places the Lord had scattered them in his anger.

The psalm ends with a memory of the Lord’s past mercy and hope for renewed mercy (Psalm 106:44–48). Israel failed, but the Lord remains constant.

Verses 1, 47–48 (along with Psalms 96; 105:1–15) are included in David’s song of praise recorded in 1 Chronicles 16:1–43.