Here are definitions for some key words from Psalms 117 and 120:
Psalm 117
1. Praise: To express admiration or approval, especially to God; to glorify. 2. Nations: Groups of people defined by common culture, history, or language; often referring to Gentiles or non-Israelites in a biblical context. 3. Peoples: Refers to groups of individuals with shared characteristics, often used interchangeably with "nations." 4. Faithfulness: The quality of being faithful, showing loyalty and steadfastness, particularly in relation to God’s promises. 5. Enduring: Lasting over a period of time; able to withstand hardship or adversity.
Psalm 120
1. Distress: Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain; a state of suffering. 2. Lips: The edges of the mouth; often symbolically used in scripture to represent speech or communication. 3. Deceit: The act of deceiving or misleading; dishonesty; untruthfulness. 4. Peace: A state of tranquility or quietness, often used to refer to harmony between individuals or nations, and a prominent theme in religious texts. 5. War: A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country; can also be used metaphorically to represent internal strife or conflict.
If you would like to know more about specific verses or themes within these Psalms, feel free to ask!