Berean Standard Bible
Psalms 136:23
23He remembered us in our low estate His loving devotion endures forever.
Psalms 136:23 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
- New International Version (NIV)He remembered us in our low estate His love endures forever.
- English Standard Version (ESV)It is he who remembered us in our low estate, for his steadfast love endures forever;
- New King James Version (NKJV)Who remembered us in our lowly state, For His mercy endures forever;
Context of Psalms 136:23
21and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever. 22a heritage to His servant Israel. His loving devotion endures forever. He remembered us in our low estate His loving devotion endures forever. 24and freed us from our enemies. His loving devotion endures forever. 25He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever.
Read all of Psalms 136Psalms 136:23 word by word
שֶׁ֭בְּשִׁפְלֵנוּ זָ֣כַר לָ֑נוּ כִּ֖י לְעוֹלָ֣ם חַסְדּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 136:23
- Psalms 102:17He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer.
- Psalms 106:43Many times He rescued them, but they were bent on rebellion and sank down in their iniquity.
- Genesis 8:1But God remembered Noah and all the animals and livestock that were with him in the ark. And God sent a wind over the earth, and the waters began to subside.
- Deuteronomy 32:36For the LORD will vindicate His people and have compassion on His servants when He sees that their strength is gone and no one remains, slave or free.
- Isaiah 63:9In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.
- Ezekiel 16:3and tell her that this is what the Lord GOD says to Jerusalem: Your origin and your birth were in the land of the Canaanites. Your father was an Amorite and your mother a Hittite.
- Luke 1:48For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.
- Psalms 72:12For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.
- Psalms 113:7He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump
- Psalms 116:6The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me.
- Psalms 142:6Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.
- 1 Samuel 2:7The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts.
Commentaries on Psalms 136:23
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 23Who remembered us in our low estate - When we were few in number; when we were a feeble people; when we were a people unable to contend with such mighty foes. For his mercy - By all that he did for us when thus feeble; by all his power put forth to defend us from our enemies, he has showed his mercy and kindness to us and to the world.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23-26Verses 23-26 God's everlasting mercy is here praised for the redemption of his church; in all his glories, and all his gifts. Blessed be God, who has provided and made known to us salvation through his Son. May we know and feel his redeeming power, that we may serve him in righteousness all our days. May He who giveth food to all flesh, feed our souls unto eternal life, and enliven our affections by his grace, that we may give thanks and praise to his…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 23-24The psalmist tells the recent story of Israel's redemption, but does not specify the details.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2323. remembered us--or, "for us" (Psa 132:1). our low estate--that is, captivity.Read the comment
- Rashi on Tanakh · v. 23Who remembered us in our humble state In Egypt, He remembered us.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 136
- 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
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