Psaume 136:21

21 Et a donné leur pays en héritage, car sa miséricorde dure éternellement;

Psaume 136:21 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 136:21

And gave their land for an heritage
This was taken away from them and their subjects by the Lord, who has the disposing of kingdoms, and given to another people, for an inheritance;

for his mercy [endureth] for ever;
while his justice is exercised on some, in a strict manner, with severity and rigour, his mercy is shown to others.

Psaume 136:21 In-Context

19 Sihon, roi des Amoréens, car sa miséricorde dure éternellement;

20 Et Og, roi de Bassan, car sa miséricorde dure éternellement;

21 Et a donné leur pays en héritage, car sa miséricorde dure éternellement;

22 En héritage à Israël, son serviteur, car sa miséricorde dure éternellement!

23 Celui qui, lorsque nous étions abaissés, s'est souvenu de nous, car sa miséricorde dure éternellement;