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Psalms Chapter 136 (BSB)

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Psalms Chapter 136 (BSB)
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1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.

2 Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever.

3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.

4 He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever.

5 By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever.

6 He spread out the earth upon the waters. His loving devotion endures forever.

7 He made the great lights— His loving devotion endures forever.

8 the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever.

9 the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever.

10 He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever.

11 and brought Israel out from among them His loving devotion endures forever.

12 with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. His loving devotion endures forever.

13 He divided the Red Sea in two His loving devotion endures forever.

14 and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever.

15 but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever.

16 He led His people through the wilderness. His loving devotion endures forever.

17 He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever.

18 and slaughtered mighty kings— His loving devotion endures forever.

19 Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever.

20 and Og king of Bashan— His loving devotion endures forever.

21 and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever.

22 a heritage to His servant Israel. His loving devotion endures forever.

23 He remembered us in our low estate His loving devotion endures forever.

24 and freed us from our enemies. His loving devotion endures forever.

25 He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever.

26 Give thanks to the God of heaven! His loving devotion endures forever.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Psalm 136 structurally distinct?
Every one of its 26 verses ends with the refrain "for his mercy endureth for ever," repeated after each statement about God's works in creation and Israel's history.
What historical events does the psalm recount?
It moves through creation (vv.5-9), the exodus and the parting of "the Red sea" (vv.10-15), and the defeat of "Sihon king of the Amorites" and "Og the king of Bashan" (vv.19-20).
Where else does the "his mercy endureth for ever" line appear?
The same refrain closes several other nearby psalms, and the phrase itself is echoed in 1 Chronicles 16:34.

Today's Verse

Yonder is the sea, great and wide, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.

Psalms 104:25 | ASV

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