Psalm 117

Praise the LORD, All Nations

Praise the LORD, all nations!
Extol God, all peoples! For great over us is God’s steadfast love,
and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.
Praise the LORD!

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Vocabulary

Selected source-language vocabulary for Psalm 117.

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גָּבַר (gavar)

“Be strong” or “prevail.” Here steadfast love is not merely abundant; it is pictured as powerful over and for the people.

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אֱמֶת (ʾemet)

“Faithfulness,” “truth,” or “reliability,” emphasizing what proves firm and trustworthy.

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אֱמֶת (ʾemet)

“Faithfulness,” “truth,” or “reliability,” with a sense of what proves firm and trustworthy.