The shortest psalm (and shortest chapter) in the Bible reads:

Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.

Ironically, the smallest chapter in the Bible encompasses the entire world. A poetic glimpse into the heart of the Lord.

All over the Bible we read of God’s love and mercy and grace. I appreciate that even in the briefest of psalms, we find that message laid out once more, underscoring God’s great love for you and me and every person who ever lived.

Psalm 117 in reading the Bible in 2023

Photo by Simone Busatto