New American Standard Bible 2020
Psalms 136:23
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 gave their land as an inheritance, For His faithfulness is everlasting, 22An inheritance to His servant Israel, For His faithfulness is everlasting. Who remembered us in our lowliness, For His faithfulness is everlasting, 24And has rescued us from our enemies, For His faithfulness is everlasting; 25Who gives food to all flesh, For His faithfulness is everlasting.
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שֶׁ֭בְּשִׁפְלֵנוּ זָ֣כַר לָ֑נוּ כִּ֖י לְעוֹלָ֣ם חַסְדּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 136:23
- Psalms 102:17He has turned His attention to the prayer of the destitute And has not despised their prayer.
- Psalms 106:43Many times He would rescue them; They, however, were rebellious in their plan, And they sank down into their guilt.
- Genesis 8:1But God remembered Noah and all the animals and all the livestock that were with him in the ark; and God caused a wind to pass over the earth, and the water subsided.
- Deuteronomy 32:36For the Lord will vindicate His people, And will have compassion on His servants, When He sees that their strength is gone, And there is none remaining, bond or free.
- Isaiah 63:9In all their distress He was distressed, And the angel of His presence saved them; In His love and in His mercy He redeemed them, And He lifted them and carried them all the days of old.
- Ezekiel 16:3and say, ‘This is what the Lord God says to Jerusalem: “Your origin and your birth are from the land of the Canaanite; your father was an Amorite and your mother a Hittite.
- Luke 1:48For He has had regard for the humble state of His bond-servant; For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed.
- Psalms 72:12For he will save the needy when he cries for help, The afflicted also, and him who has no helper.
- Psalms 113:7He raises the poor from the dust, He lifts the needy from the garbage heap,
- Psalms 116:6The Lord watches over the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me.
- Psalms 142:6Give Your attention to my cry, For I have been brought very low; Rescue me from my persecutors, For they are too strong for me.
- 1 Samuel 2:7The Lord makes poor and rich; He humbles, He also 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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