Tehillim · Psalms
Tehillim Chapter 117
- Author:
- King David
- 2 verses
- Book Five
- Reading time:
- 1 min
- Day 24 of monthly cycle
Chapter 117 of Tehillim belongs to Book Five (chapters 107 through 150), and is traditionally attributed to King David. It contains 2 verses in vocalized Hebrew from the Westminster Leningrad Codex, paired with the JPS 1917 English translation (both public domain).
- הַֽלְל֣וּ אֶת־יְ֭הוָה כָּל־גּוֹיִ֑ם שַׁ֝בְּח֗וּהוּ כָּל־הָאֻמִּֽים׃
- כִּ֥י גָ֘בַ֤ר עָלֵ֨ינוּ ׀ חַסְדּ֗וֹ וֶֽאֱמֶת־יְהוָ֥ה לְעוֹלָ֗ם הַֽלְלוּ־יָֽהּ׃
English translation (JPS 1917)
- O praise the LORD, all ye nations; Laud Him, all ye peoples.
- For His mercy is great toward us; And the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Hallelujah.
Tehillim Chapter 117: questions and answers
Who wrote Tehillim chapter 117?
According to traditional Jewish attribution, chapter 117 was authored by King David. The book of Tehillim (Psalms) contains 150 chapters compiled by King David, including psalms by ten additional psalmists: Asaph, the sons of Korach, Moses, Heman, Ethan, and others.
How many verses does Psalm 117 have?
Psalm 117 contains 2 verses. The average unhurried reading time is about 1 minute.
Which of the Five Books of Psalms is chapter 117 in?
Chapter 117 belongs to Book Five (chapters 107 through 150). Parallel to Deuteronomy of the Torah's five books.
When is Psalm 117 read in the 30-day cycle?
Following the traditional 30-day cycle for reading the entire Tehillim once a month, Psalm 117 is read on day 24.
Is the Hebrew text of Psalm 117 pointed (with nikud)?
Yes. The Hebrew text comes from the Westminster Leningrad Codex via the Sefaria public-domain project, including full nikud (vowel pointing) and ta'amei mikra (cantillation marks).
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