The Book of Psalms

Psalm 117

Psalm CXVII · Vol. II, p. 1062

An exhortation to praise God for his mercy and truth.

Margin referencesNotes ↓

1 O praise ^athe LORD, all ye nations:¹ praise him, all ye people.

B.C. cir. 1020.

a Ro.15.11. Ps.47.1; 66.1,4;67.4;68.32;xcv.-c.

1 The quotation of this brief but emphatic psalm, Ro. 15.11, clearly proves that it is uttered by Christ, as the Prophet of the church.—C.

2 For^b his merciful kindness is great toward us: ^cand the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.

b Lu.2.10,14. Is.11.9. Re.11.15. Mi.7.20. Ps.85.10.

c Is.25.1. Jn.14.6. 1 Jn.5.6.

Notes

Reflections.—Thrice happy is the Gentile world when blessed with the fulness of Christ! Behold mercy preached, offered, and given to us! mercy abounding to the chief of sinners; mercy extending to millions of lost souls, and securing to all who believe, purity, strength, comfort, and glory! Behold also the unchangeable faithfulness of God, confirmed by his oath and blood, and engaged to make good to us all the promises of his everlasting word!