Summary
The psalm opens with praise for God’s eternal mercy and continues with an acrostic-like sequence of God’s mighty deeds: He created the heavens and earth, set the sun, moon, and stars in motion, delivered Israel from Egypt, split the Red Sea, led them through the wilderness, defeated hostile kings such as Sihon and Og, and granted them the promised land. Each verse ends with the refrain “for his mercy endureth forever,” underscoring the timeless nature of divine grace. The psalm concludes by reminding listeners of God’s remembrance in low times and His provision for all living creatures, inviting continued gratitude.