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46 He aroused compassion for them
    on the part of all their captors.
47 Save us, O Lord, our God,
    and gather us from among the nations,
so that we may give thanks to your holy name
    and glory in praising[a] you.
48 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,
    from everlasting to everlasting.[b]
    Let all the people say, “Amen.”
Alleluia.[c]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 106:47 The psalmist ends on a note of communal prayer for deliverance and restoration from dispersion. The triumph of the Lord results in thanksgiving and praise. Praising: see note on Ps 9:2.
  2. Psalm 106:48 This last verse does not belong to the psalm but is the doxology to Book IV (see note on Ps 41:14). The doxology declares the praise of the Lord as the God of Israel (see Lk 1:68). As his “kindness endures forever” (Ps 107:1), so will his praise from his people be from everlasting to everlasting. In hope of deliverance and prosperity (Ps 106:4-5, 47), the People of God respond with an Amen (see 1 Chr 16:35f).
  3. Psalm 106:48 Alleluia: i.e., “Hallelujah” or “Bless [or praise] the Lord,” which very likely belongs to the next psalm (see note on Ps 104:35).

46 He caused all who held them captive
    to show them mercy.(A)

47 Save us,(B) Lord our God,
    and gather us(C) from the nations,
that we may give thanks(D) to your holy name(E)
    and glory in your praise.

48 Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,
    from everlasting to everlasting.

Let all the people say, “Amen!”(F)

Praise the Lord.

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