Christian prayer
Psalm 117
Psalm 117 in its original Hebrew, with its meaning.
- 2 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- From the Bible
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- 1
הַֽלְל֣וּ אֶת־יְ֭הוָה כָּל־גּוֹיִ֑ם שַׁ֝בְּח֗וּהוּ כָּל־הָאֻמִּֽים׃
O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
- 2
כִּ֥י גָ֘בַ֤ר עָלֵ֨ינוּ ׀ חַסְדּ֗וֹ וֶֽאֱמֶת־יְהוָ֥ה לְעוֹלָ֗ם הַֽלְלוּ־יָֽהּ׃
For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
Wording: The Holy Bible, King James Version, 1611 (standard text of 1769). Copied word for word from the edition named here
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When it is prayed
Many Christians recite Psalm 117 during personal prayer or communal worship as a brief expression of praise. It is especially fitting for thanksgiving and for prayer that brings people of different nations together. It can be recited at any time of day.
Where it comes from
Psalm 117 comes from the Book of Psalms in the Bible and was originally composed in Hebrew. It belongs to the worship heritage of ancient Israel and is also used in Christian worship. Its author is not named in the text.
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Questions about Psalm 117
How many verses does Psalm 117 have?
Psalm 117 has 2 verses. It takes under a minute to recite.
What does Psalm 117 mean?
It calls all nations and peoples to praise God because of his steadfast love and enduring faithfulness.
Who wrote Psalm 117?
Its author is not named in the biblical text.
What language was Psalm 117 written in?
Psalm 117 was originally written in Hebrew. Christians also pray it in translations into many other languages.
