Psalms 117:2 - Exposition

For his merciful kindness (or, his mercy) is great towards us ; literally, has been great over us . The appeal is to history, and the mercy intended is that shown in God's continual protection of Israel. And the truth of the Lord endureth forever . God's "truth" is here, as so often, his faithfulness to his promises, the promises being especially those made to Abraham and David. His mercy and truth" to Israel were an indication of what the Gentiles might expect of him in his dealings with them (comp. Romans 15:8 , Romans 15:9 ).