Psalms 136:21

21 Handing their land over as an inheritance— God's faithful love lasts forever.

Psalms 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.

Psalms 136:21 In-Context

19 Sihon, the Amorite king— God's faithful love lasts forever.

20 Og, king of Bashan— God's faithful love lasts forever.

21 Handing their land over as an inheritance— God's faithful love lasts forever.

22 As an inheritance to Israel, his servant— God's faithful love lasts forever!

23 God remembered us when we were humiliated— God's faithful love lasts forever.