Psalms 106:1

Psalms 106:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
• New International Version (NIV)Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.

Context of Psalms 106:1

Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. 2Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise? 3Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.

Psalms 106:1 word by word

הַֽלְלוּיָ֨הּ׀ הוֹד֣וּ לַיהוָ֣ה כִּי־ט֑וֹב כִּ֖י לְעוֹלָ֣ם חַסְדּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

• Hallelujahהָלַלhâlal · to boast: praiseH1984
• Give thanksיָדָהyâdâh · to give thanksH3034
• to the LORDיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• forכִּיkîy · forH3588
• He is goodטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
• His loving devotion endures foreverחֶ֫סֶדchêsêd · kindnessH2617
• His loving devotion endures foreverעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769

Cross-references for Psalms 106:1

• Psalms 106:16In the camp they envied Moses, as well as Aaron, the holy one of the LORD.
• Psalms 105:45that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws. Hallelujah!
• Psalms 100:4Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.
• Psalms 107:1Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
• Psalms 118:1Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
• Psalms 136:1Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.
• 1 Chronicles 16:34Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
• Ezra 3:11And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.
• Jeremiah 33:11the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:18Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
• Psalms 103:17But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
• Psalms 119:68You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.
• Matthew 19:17“Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”
• Romans 5:20The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more,

Commentaries on Psalms 106:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Praise ye the Lord - This, which is a sort of title, is wanting in several MSS., and in the Syriac Version. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good - Ye who live by his bounty should praise his mercy. God is the good Being, and of all kinds of good he is the Author and Dispenser. That the term God among our Anglo-Saxon ancestors, expressed both the Supreme Being and good or goodness, is evident from the Anglo-Saxon version of this clause: "Confess…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Praise ye the Lord - Margin, “Hallelu-jah.” The two Hebrew words mean, “praise ye the Lord.” They are the same words with which the previous psalm closes, and are here designed to indicate the general duty illustrated in the psalm. O give thanks unto the Lord - See the notes at Psalm 105:1. For he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever - See Psalm 100:5, note; Psalm 107:1, note; where the language in the Hebrew is the same.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The happiness of God's people. (1-5) Israel's sins. (6-12) Their provocations. (13-33) Their rebellions in Canaan. (34-46) Prayer for more complete deliverance. (47-48) Verses 1-5 None of our sins or sufferings should prevent our ascribing glory and praise to the Lord. The more unworthy we are, the more is his kindness to be admired. And those who depend on the Redeemer's righteousness will endeavour to copy his example, and by word and deed to show forth…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1Hallelujah! is a Hebrew word (haleluyah) that means “Praise the Lord.” This phrase appears in four small groups in the psalms: Psalm 104–106 Psalm 111–113 Psalm 115–117 Psalm 146–150Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-481. Praise, &c.--(See on Psa 104:35), begins and ends the Psalm, intimating the obligations of praise, however we sin and suffer 1Ch 16:34-36 is the source from which the beginning and end of this Psalm are derived.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 106:1

• God
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• Hallelujah
• Praise
• Thankfulness

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Commentaries on Psalms 106

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings