Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for [he is] good: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.
Ver. 1. Praise ye the Lord] Though scattered among the heathen, and in a sorrowful condition, Psalms 106:47. In prosperity praise the Lord, saith Austin, and it shall increase upon thee. In adversity praise him, and it shall be better with thee.
O give thanks unto the Lord, &c.] This verse was, say some, the foot or tenor of the song in many sacred hymns.
For his mercy endureth for ever] Even to those also that have sinned against his goodness.