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Praise him, all you people of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/117.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all nations! Extol him, all peoples!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/117.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/117.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/117.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all you Gentiles! Laud Him, all you peoples!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/117.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all nations; Sing His praises, all peoples!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/117.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all nations; Laud Him, all peoples!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/117.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all nations; Laud Him, all peoples!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/117.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Praise Yahweh, all nations; Laud Him, all peoples!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/117.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />O praise the LORD, all you nations! Praise Him, all you people!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/117.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all nations! Glorify him, all peoples!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/117.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all nations! Glorify Him, all peoples! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/117.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A Psalm of Praise. O praise Jehovah, all ye nations; Laud him, all ye peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/117.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />All of you nations, come praise the LORD! Let everyone praise him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/117.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />O PRAISE the LORD, all ye nations; laud him, all ye peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/117.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all you nations! Praise him, all you people of the world!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/117.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all nations! Praise him, all peoples! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/117.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all you nations! Exalt him, all you peoples!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/117.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/117.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all you nations! Applaud him, all you foreigners! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/117.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all you nations. Praise him, all you peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/117.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/117.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Praise Yahweh, all you nations! Extol him, all you peoples! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/117.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise YHWH, all you nations, "" Glorify Him, all you peoples!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/117.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Praise Jehovah, all ye nations, Glorify Him, all ye peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/117.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Praise Jehovah all ye nations; laud him, all ye peoples.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/117.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/117.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 116:1>Alleluia. All nations, praise the Lord. All peoples, praise him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/117.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol him, all you peoples! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/117.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol him, all you peoples!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/117.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />PRAISE the LORD, all you nations; praise him, all you people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/117.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Praise LORD JEHOVAH, all you nations; praise him all peoples<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/117.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O praise the LORD, all ye nations; Laud Him, all ye peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/117.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Alleluia. Praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/117-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=14747" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/117.htm">Extol Him, All You Peoples</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: hal·lū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To shine.">Praise</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all you</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: gō·w·yim (N-mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">nations!</a> <a href="/hebrew/7623.htm" title="7623: bə·ḥū·hū (V-Piel-Imp-mp:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to address in a loud tone, i.e. loud; figuratively, to pacify.">Extol Him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all you</a> <a href="/hebrew/523.htm" title="523: hā·’um·mîm (Art:: N-fp) -- A tribe, people. From the same as 'em; a collection, i.e. Community of persons.">peoples!</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-11.htm">Romans 15:11</a></span><br />And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/56-7.htm">Isaiah 56:7</a></span><br />I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/66-4.htm">Psalm 66:4</a></span><br />All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-9.htm">Psalm 86:9</a></span><br />All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-4.htm">Revelation 15:4</a></span><br />Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-43.htm">Deuteronomy 32:43</a></span><br />Rejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him. Rejoice, O nations, with His people; for He will avenge the blood of His children. He will take vengeance on His adversaries and repay those who hate Him; He will cleanse His land and His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/47-1.htm">Psalm 47:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout unto God with a voice of triumph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/67-3.htm">Psalm 67:3-4</a></span><br />Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. / Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/148-11.htm">Psalm 148:11</a></span><br />kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10-12</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a></span><br />He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3</a></span><br />Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/16-19.htm">Jeremiah 16:19</a></span><br />O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/8-20.htm">Zechariah 8:20-23</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Peoples will yet come—the residents of many cities— / and the residents of one city will go to another, saying: ‘Let us go at once to plead before the LORD and to seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’ / And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a></span><br />Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">O praise the LORD, all you nations: praise him, all you people.</p><p class="hdg">O praise</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Psalm 66:1,4</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Song <i>or</i> Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/67-3.htm">Psalm 67:3</a></b></br> Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-9.htm">Psalm 86:9</a></b></br> All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.</p><p class="hdg">praise him</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/148-11.htm">Psalm 148:11-14</a></b></br> Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/150-6.htm">Psalm 150:6</a></b></br> Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9</a></b></br> And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/115-18.htm">Extol</a> <a href="/psalms/86-12.htm">Glorify</a> <a href="/romans/15-11.htm">Laud</a> <a href="/psalms/115-2.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/108-3.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/psalms/116-19.htm">Praise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/118-28.htm">Extol</a> <a href="/psalms/147-12.htm">Glorify</a> <a href="/psalms/145-4.htm">Laud</a> <a href="/psalms/118-10.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/psalms/117-2.htm">Praise</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 117</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/117-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his mercy and truth</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/117.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/117.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Praise the LORD, all you nations!</b><br>This phrase is a call to universal worship, emphasizing that the LORD is not just the God of Israel but the God of all nations. The use of "nations" (Hebrew: "goyim") indicates a global scope, suggesting that God's sovereignty and grace extend beyond the boundaries of Israel. This anticipates the New Testament revelation that the Gospel is for all people, as seen in the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>) and the vision of a diverse multitude worshiping God in <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a>. Historically, Israel was situated at a crossroads of ancient civilizations, which may have symbolized its role in being a light to the nations (<a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>). The call to praise is prophetic, pointing to the future gathering of all nations to worship the one true God, fulfilled in the Messianic reign of Christ.<p><b>Extol Him, all you peoples!</b><br>The term "extol" means to praise enthusiastically, indicating a deep, heartfelt worship. "Peoples" (Hebrew: "le'umim") further emphasizes the inclusivity of this call, inviting every ethnic group and culture to join in worship. This reflects the Abrahamic covenant, where God promised that all families of the earth would be blessed through Abraham's seed (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>), ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The repetition of the call to worship underscores its importance and urgency. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, worship was not only a personal act but a communal one, often involving music, dance, and sacrifice. This phrase also connects to the eschatological vision where all peoples will acknowledge God's glory, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a>, where every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/nations.htm">Nations (Hebrew: ???????, goyim)</a></b><br>Refers to all ethnic groups and peoples outside of Israel, highlighting the universal call to worship God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/peoples.htm">Peoples (Hebrew: ???????, amim)</a></b><br>A term that can refer to groups within nations, emphasizing the inclusivity of God's call to worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_call_to_worship.htm">Universal Call to Worship</a></b><br>God's invitation to worship is extended to all nations and peoples, reflecting His desire for a global community of worshipers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The call for all nations and peoples to praise God highlights the unity that can be found in diversity when centered on worshiping the one true God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/mission_and_evangelism.htm">Mission and Evangelism</a></b><br>This verse underscores the importance of sharing the Gospel with all nations, as God's praise is meant to be declared universally.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_worthiness.htm">God's Sovereignty and Worthiness</a></b><br>The command to praise and extol God is rooted in His sovereignty and worthiness, reminding us of His supreme authority and goodness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_obedience.htm">Joyful Obedience</a></b><br>Praising God is not just a duty but a joyful response to His love and faithfulness, encouraging believers to cultivate a heart of gratitude.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_117.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 117</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_didn't_all_cultures_worship_god.htm">If Psalm 117:1 calls all nations to praise God, why does historical evidence suggest that many cultures never worshiped the Hebrew God at all? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_psalm_117_so_brief_yet_universal.htm">If Psalm 117 asserts a universal truth, why does it appear so succinct and offer no elaboration or context for its sweeping claims?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_psalms_are_in_hallel.htm">What are the specific Psalms included in Hallel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_divine_favoritism_oppose_god's_love.htm">Psalm 135:4 states that God chose Jacob for Himself—is this concept of divine favoritism at odds with the broader biblical theme of God’s universal love for all people?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/117.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">O praise the Lord, all ye nations</span>; or, "all ye Gentiles," as in <a href="/romans/15-11.htm">Romans 15:11</a>. The <span class="accented">goim</span> are especially the heathen nations of the earth (comp. <a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1, 8</a>; <a href="/psalms/9-5.htm">Psalm 9:5, 15, 19, 20</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">Praise him</span>; rather, <span class="accented">laud him</span> (Revised Version). The verbs in the two clauses are different. All ye people; rather, <span class="accented">all ye peoples</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/117-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Praise</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽלְל֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all you</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">nations!</span><br /><span class="heb">גּוֹיִ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(gō·w·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Extol Him,</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁ֝בְּח֗וּהוּ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḥū·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7623.htm">Strong's 7623: </a> </span><span class="str2">To address in a, loud tone, loud, to pacify</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all you</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">peoples!</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֻמִּֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’um·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_523.htm">Strong's 523: </a> </span><span class="str2">A collection, community of persons</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/117-1.htm">Psalm 117:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/117-1.htm">Psalm 117:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/117-1.htm">Psalm 117:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/117-1.htm">Psalm 117:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/117-1.htm">Psalm 117:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/117-1.htm">Psalm 117:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/117-1.htm">Psalm 117:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/117-1.htm">Psalm 117:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/117-1.htm">Psalm 117:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/117-1.htm">Psalm 117:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/117-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 117:1 Praise Yahweh all you nations! 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