Psalms 117:2
What does Psalms 117:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 117:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For his lovingkindness is great toward us; And the truth of Jehovahendurethfor ever. Praise ye Jehovah.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For his lovingkindness is great toward us; And the truth of Jehovahendurethfor ever. Praise ye Jehovah.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For great is his mercy to us, and his faith is unchanging for ever. Praise be to the Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For mighty to us hath been His kindness, And the truth of Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> to the age. Praise ye Jah!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Let Israel now say, that he is good: that his mercy endureth for ever.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For his loving-kindness is great toward us, and the truth of Jehovah [endureth] for ever. Hallelujah!
Context
v.1O praise Jehovah, all ye nations; Laud him, all ye peoples.
v.2This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 89:1
I will sing of the lovingkindness of Jehovah for ever: With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
- John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.
- Isaiah 25:1
O Jehovah, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things, even counsels of old, in faithfulness and truth.
- Luke 1:54
He hath given help to Israel his servant, That he might remember mercy
- Psalms 103:11
For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is his lovingkindness toward them that fear him.
- Psalms 85:10
Mercy and truth are met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
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