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Psalms 117 (AKJV) — Full Text, Hebrew Interlinear & Cross-References

O praise the LORD, all you nations: praise him, all you people.

For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endures for ever. Praise you the LORD.

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About Psalms 117

Shortest psalm: all nations praise LORD for steadfast love and faithfulness.

Historical context

Author: Various
Written: c. 900–400 BC
Location: Ancient Israel
Setting: Temple and national worship

Communal hymns, liturgical psalms, and post-exilic additions.

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About Psalms 117

Shortest psalm: all nations praise LORD for steadfast love and faithfulness.

Historical context

Author

Various

Written

c. 900–400 BC

Location

Ancient Israel

Setting

Temple and national worship

Communal hymns, liturgical psalms, and post-exilic additions.

Psalms 117 is presented with the full Hebrew interlinear, Strong's numbers, and verse-by-verse cross-references on Prime Bible — a free, nonprofit Bible study platform.