Matthew Henry Commentary Psalms 117

Here is a solemn call to all nations to praise the Lord, and proper matter for that praise is suggested. We quickly grow weary of doing good if we do not maintain the pious and devout affections with which the spiritual sacrifice of praise ought to be kindled and kept burning. This is a gospel psalm.

The apostle, in Romans 15:11, quotes it as a proof that the gospel was to be preached to the Gentile nations and that it would be received by them. For many ages, God was known and his name praised only in Judah; this call was not then given to any Gentiles. But the gospel of Christ is ordered to be preached to all nations, and by him, those who were far away are made near.

We are among the persons to whom the Holy Spirit speaks here, calling upon us to join his ancient people in praising the Lord. Grace has thus abounded to millions of perishing sinners. Let us then listen to the offers of the grace of God, and pray for that time when all nations of the earth will show forth his praises.

And let us bless God for the unsearchable riches of gospel grace.