Psalms 117:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

O Praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Praise the LORD, all you nations! Praise him, all you peoples!

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is calling on every nation and people group in the world to praise God together.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible and was likely used in temple worship when people from many nations would gather in Jerusalem for festivals. This psalm expresses the Jewish understanding that God's love and faithfulness weren't just for Israel, but were meant to be recognized by all peoples everywhere.

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