Psalms 136:21

21 He gave their land as an inheritance-- because his mercy endures 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 King Sihon of the Amorites-- because his mercy endures forever.

20 and King Og of Bashan-- because his mercy endures forever.

21 He gave their land as an inheritance-- because his mercy endures forever.

22 as an inheritance for his servant Israel-- because his mercy endures forever.

23 He remembered us when we were humiliated-- because his mercy endures forever.