Psalm 117:1

Translations

Modern

Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples!

Traditional

O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.

Literal

Praise YHWH, all you nations; adore Him, all you peoples!

Latin

Alleluja. Laudate Dominum, omnes gentes; laudate eum, omnes populi.

Original

Hebrew

English

Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples!

Notes

Psalms 117:1

Paul quotes this verse to show that Gentiles would eventually praise the God of Israel (Romans 15:11).

Psalms 117:1–2

This psalm is the shortest in the Psalter. It invites all people of the earth to praise the Lord for his loving devotion and faithfulness.

Psalms 113:1–118:29

These psalms are called the Egyptian Hallel. Hallel means “praise.” Jewish people use these psalms during Passover, which began when God brought Israel out of Egypt in the exodus. The people recite Psalms 113–114 before the Passover meal, and Psalms 115–118 are recited afterward.

Psalms 111:1–117:2

The word Hallelujah! is repeated throughout this group of psalms.

Theme notes and profiles

The Creator-King

Related verses

Revelation 15:4
Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”
Romans 15:11
And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.”
Psalm 67:3
Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.
Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
Psalm 66:1
For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth!
Psalm 86:9
All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name.
Psalm 66:4
All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah
Revelation 7:9–10
After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.
Psalm 148:11–14
…kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth,
Psalm 150:6
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Hallelujah!
Isaiah 24:15–16
Therefore glorify the LORD in the east. Extol the name of the LORD, the God of Israel in the islands of the sea.
Isaiah 42:10–12
Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hallel Hallelujah Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Diversity Hallelujah: An, Exclamatory Expression of Praise or Adoration Multiculturalism Praise for God's Goodness to Righteous Men Praise is Obligatory Upon: Gentiles Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalms: Thanksgiving for God's Goodness to Good Men Steadfast Love

Psalm 117:1

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