📖 Psalms — Chapter 117 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Psalms 117:1 RO praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
Psalms 117:2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
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📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 117:1–2 — All peoples invited to enduring praise
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
This short psalm calls every nation and people to praise the Lord. Great merciful kindness and enduring truth are the reasons. Its broad invitation moves worship beyond national boundaries while keeping God’s character central.
Key Truth: God’s mercy calls all peoples to praise.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “O ____ the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.” (Psalms 117:1)
Find it in Psalms 117:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the ____ endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.” (Psalms 117:2)
Find it in Psalms 117:2 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “O praise the LORD, all ye ____ : praise him, all ye people.” (Psalms 117:1)
Find it in Psalms 117:1 (KJV).
4. Complete the KJV wording: “… praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye ____ .” (Psalms 117:1)
Find it in Psalms 117:1 (KJV).
5. Complete the KJV wording: “For his ____ kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the …” (Psalms 117:2)
Find it in Psalms 117:2 (KJV).
6. Complete the KJV wording: “For his merciful ____ is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD …” (Psalms 117:2)
Find it in Psalms 117:2 (KJV).
7. Complete the KJV wording: “For his merciful kindness is ____ toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for …” (Psalms 117:2)
Find it in Psalms 117:2 (KJV).
8. Complete the KJV wording: “For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the ____ of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.” (Psalms 117:2)
Find it in Psalms 117:2 (KJV).
9. Complete the KJV wording: “… toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ____ . Praise ye the LORD.” (Psalms 117:2)
Find it in Psalms 117:2 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Romans 15:11 — Paul quotes this invitation to the nations.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can your praise welcome people beyond your familiar community?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does the invitation reach beyond one nation?
2. How do mercy and truth jointly ground worship?
3. What contrast distinguishes lasting truth from a passing mood?
4. How does great kindness explain the imperative to praise?
5. How do opening and closing hold the same allegiance?
Notes
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