Psalm 136:21

21 and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 136:21 In-Context

19 Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever.

20 and Og king of Bashan— His loving devotion endures forever.

21 and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever.

22 a heritage to His servant Israel. His loving devotion endures forever.

23 He remembered us in our low estate His loving devotion endures forever.