Psalm 117:2

Translations

Modern

For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah!

Traditional

For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord.

Literal

For mighty is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of YHWH is forever. Hallelu YAH!

Latin

Quoniam confirmata est super nos misericordia ejus, et veritas Domini manet in æternum.

Original

Hebrew

English

For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah!

Notes

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.

Related verses

Isaiah 25:1
O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness.
Psalm 103:11
For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him.
Psalm 100:4–5
Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.
1 John 5:6
This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth.
Psalm 89:1
A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations.
John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Micah 7:20
You will show faithfulness to Jacob and loving devotion to Abraham, as You swore to our fathers from the days of old.
Psalm 85:10
Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.
Romans 15:8–9
For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,
Luke 1:54–55
He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful,

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

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

Topics

Diversity God: Faithfulness of God: Mercy of God: Truth Multiculturalism Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Steadfast Love The Loving-Kindness of God: Merciful

Psalm 117:2

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