Psalm 136:21

21 He gave their land as a gift. "His faithful love continues 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 He killed Sihon, the king of the Amorites. "His faithful love continues forever."

20 He killed Og, the king of Bashan. "His faithful love continues forever."

21 He gave their land as a gift. "His faithful love continues forever."

22 He gave it as a gift to his servant Israel. "His faithful love continues forever."

23 Give thanks to the One who remembered us when things were going badly for us. "His faithful love continues forever."