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Psalms Chapter 136 (ROTHERHAM)

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Psalms Chapter 136 (ROTHERHAM)
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1 Give ye thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

2 Give ye thanks to the God of gods, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

3 Give ye thanks to the Lord of lords, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

4 To him that doeth great wonders, by himself alone, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

5 To him that made the heavens with understanding, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

7 To him that made great lights, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

8 The sun to rule the day, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

9 The moon and stars to rule the night, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

10 To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

11 And brought forth Israel out of their midst, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

12 With a firm hand, and a stretched-out arm, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

13 To him that divided the Red Sea into division, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

14 And caused Israel to pass through the midst thereof, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

15 And shook off Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

16 To him that led his people through the desert, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

17 To him that smote great kings, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

18 And slew majestic kings, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

19 Even Sihon, king of the Amorites, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

20 Also Og, king of Bashan, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

21 And gave their land for an inheritance, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

22 An inheritance to Israel his servant, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

23 Who in our low estate, remembered us, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

24 And freed us with force from our adversaries, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

25 Who giveth food to all flesh, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

26 Give ye thanks unto the GOD of the heavens, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

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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