Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 136:1
1Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His faithful love endures forever.
Psalms 136:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
- New International Version (NIV)Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
Context of Psalms 136:1
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His faithful love endures forever. 2Give thanks to the God of gods. His faithful love endures forever. 3Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His faithful love endures forever.
Read all of Psalms 136Psalms 136:1 word by word
הוֹד֣וּ לַיהוָ֣ה כִּי־ט֑וֹב כִּ֖י לְעוֹלָ֣ם חַסְדּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 136:1
- Psalms 105:1Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; proclaim his deeds among the peoples.
- Psalms 106:1Hallelujah! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever.
- Psalms 107:1Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever.
- Psalms 118:1Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever.
- Psalms 119:68You are good, and you do what is good; teach me your statutes.
- 2 Chronicles 7:3All the Israelites were watching when the fire descended and the glory of the Lord came on the temple. They bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground. They worshiped and praised the Lord: For he is good, for his faithful love endures forever.
- Ezra 3:11They sang with praise and thanksgiving to the Lord: “For he is good; his faithful love to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord because the foundation of the Lord’s house had been laid.
- Jeremiah 33:11a sound of joy and gladness, the voice of the groom and the bride, and the voice of those saying, Give thanks to the Lord of Armies, for the Lord is good; his faithful love endures forever as they bring thanksgiving sacrifices to the temple of the Lord. For I will restore the fortunes of the land as in former times, says the Lord.
- Psalms 103:17But from eternity to eternity the Lord’s faithful love is toward those who fear him, and his righteousness toward the grandchildren
- 1 Chronicles 16:34Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever.
- 2 Chronicles 20:21Then he consulted with the people and appointed some to sing for the Lord and some to praise the splendor of his holiness. When they went out in front of the armed forces, they kept singing: Give thanks to the Lord, for his faithful love endures forever.
- Luke 1:50His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear him.
- Jude 1:21keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting expectantly for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ for eternal life.
Commentaries on Psalms 136:1
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good - This whole verse is the same as Psalm 106:1, except that that is introduced by a Hallelujah. See the notes at that verse. For his mercy endureth for ever - See also Psalm 106:1, note; Psalm 107:1, note. Literally, “For unto eternity his mercy.” That is, It is ever the same; it never changes; it is never exhausted; it is found in all his dealings - in all his acts toward his creatures, and ever will be.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1God to be praised as the Creator of the world. (1-9) As Israel's God and Saviour. (10-22) For his blessings to all. (23-26) Verses 1-9 Forgetful as we are, things must be often repeated to us. By "mercy" we understand the Lord's disposition to save those whom sin has rendered miserable and vile, and all the provision he has made for the redemption of sinners by Jesus Christ. The counsels of this mercy have been from everlasting, and the effects of it will…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3The psalmist calls the community to praise the Lord, who is good and full of love. He is the true Lord over all people. Verse 1 echoes the poetic line in 2 Chronicles 5:13.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-261-3. The divine titles denote supremacy.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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