1Praise the LORD, all nations! Extol him, all peoples!
2For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD!
2 verses · English Standard Version · Essentially literal
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Psalms Chapter 117 contains 2 verses and is presented here in the English Standard Version (ESV), which uses a essentially literal approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.
1Praise the LORD, all nations! Extol him, all peoples!
2For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD!
Psalms 117 in the English Standard Version (ESV) contains 2 verses. The ESV uses a essentially literal approach, first published in 2001 (rev. 2016).
The English Standard Version uses essentially literal, balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 117 for a different perspective.
Psalms Chapter 117 contains 2 verses in the English Standard Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.