Psalm 117:1-2
Praise the LORD, All Nations
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1Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples!
2For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah!
Berean Standard Bible
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This is the shortest psalm, but its invitation is enormous. All nations and all peoples are called to praise the LORD. Worship is not reserved for one language or family line.
The reason is that God's loving devotion toward us is strong and His faithfulness endures forever. Paul quotes this invitation in Romans 15 as he explains that the nations glorify God for the mercy shown through Christ.
Questions
1 Who is called to praise?
AnswerAll nations and all peoples are called to praise the LORD.
2 What is strong?
AnswerGod's loving devotion toward His people is strong.
3 What endures forever?
AnswerGod's faithfulness endures forever.
4 What does the invitation show?
AnswerIt shows that praise is meant to cross every boundary of nation and people.
What This Means for Us
Pray for people in a country beyond your own to hear of Christ and join in praising God. If you know believers whose language or background differs from yours, ask what they are thanking Him for.
The same Lord receives their praise and ours. Remembering His enduring faithfulness gives us a reason to worship together.
Prayer
Faithful God, gather praise from every people and nation. Keep our household from narrow pride, and let our gratitude make room for those whose language and story are different from ours. Amen.