Psalms 136:21

21 And he gave their land as an inheritance, for his loyal love [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 Sihon the king of the Amorites, for his loyal love [endures] forever.

20 And Og the king of Bashan, for his loyal love [endures] forever.

21 And he gave their land as an inheritance, for his loyal love [endures] forever.

22 An inheritance to Israel his servant, for his loyal love [endures] forever.

23 Who remembered us in our low estate, for his loyal love [endures] forever.