--- title: "Clarke" description: "This is the shortest Psalm in the whole collection; it is written as a part of the preceding in thirty-two of Kennicott" image: "/images/missing.jpg" url: "https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/clarkes-commentary/psalms/117" --- This is the shortest Psalm in the whole collection; it is written as a part of the preceding in thirty-two of *Kennicott's* and *De Rossi's* MSS., and is found thus printed in some ancient editions. The whole Psalm is omitted in one of *Kennicott's* and in two of *De Rossi's* MSS. It celebrates the redemption from the Babylonish captivity, the grand type of the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus. The *Syriac* says: "It was spoken concerning Ananias and his followers when they came out of the furnace; but it also foretells the vocation of the Gentiles by the preaching of the Gospel." In this way St. Paul applies it, [Romans 15:11](../../../kjv/romans/15/11). Verse [Psalms 117:1](../../../kjv/psalms/117/1). ***O praise the Lord, all ye nations*** — Let all the *Gentiles* praise him, for he provides for their eternal salvation. ***Praise him, all ye people.*** — All ye *Jews*, praise him; for ye have long been his peculiar people. And while he sends his Son to be *a* *light to the Gentiles*, he sends him also to be *the glory of his* *people Israel*. Verse [Psalms 117:2](../../../kjv/psalms/117/2). ***For his merciful kindness is great*** — גבר *gabar*, is *strong*: it is not only *great* in *bulk* or *number*, but it is *powerful*; it *prevails* over *sin, Satan, death*, and *hell*. ***And the truth of the Lord*****endureth*****for ever.*** — Whatsoever he has *promised*, that he will most infallibly *fulfill*. He has promised to *send his Son into the world*, and thus he *has done*. He his promised that he should *die for transgressors*, and this he *did*. He has promised to *receive all who come unto him* through Christ Jesus, and this he invariably *does*. He has promised that his *Gospel shall be preached in every nation*, and this he *is doing*; the truth of the Lord remaineth for ever. Therefore, *Praise ye the* *Lord*! This Psalm contains a *doxology* to God for his *mercy* and *truth*; and it is *prophetical*, having reference to the calling of the Gentiles; [Romans 15:11](../../../kjv/romans/15/11). It contains two parts: - I. An *exhortation* to praise God. II. The *reason* for it. I. 1. He speaks to the *Gentiles*: "Praise the Lord, all ye nations." Praise him for the *promise* of salvation; and then, when fulfilled, praise him for the *enjoyment* of this salvation, - for the *remission* of sins, and gift of the *Holy Ghost*. 2. He speaks to the converted *Jews*, whom he notes under the name of *people*, as they are called [Psalms 2:1](../../../kjv/psalms/2/1); [Acts 4:25](../../../kjv/acts/4/25). As they and the *Gentiles* are intended to make *one Church*, so they should join in the praise of him *of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is* *named*. II. The *reason* given: - 1. Because *his mercy is great*. It is strong; *confirmed* toward us, in sending his Son to save both Jews and Gentiles from their sins. 2. Because the truth of his promises is *fulfilled*. The promised Messiah *is come*, and *has performed* all that was prophesied of him. 3. Because this truth is *forever*. His *promises* and their *fulfilment* belong to *all generations*. There will never be another Messiah; Jesus is the true one: he tasted death for every man; he forgives iniquity, transgression, and sin; and his blood cleanses from all unrighteousness. Now, for all this, "Praise ye the Lord!" [N. B. 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