New English Translation
Psalms 136:1
1Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his loyal love endures.
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, for his loyal love endures. 2Give thanks to the God of gods, for his loyal love endures. 3Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his loyal love endures,
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! Make known his accomplishments among the nations!
- Psalms 106:1Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, and his loyal love endures!
- Psalms 107:1Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, and his loyal love endures!
- Psalms 118:1Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good and his loyal love endures!
- Psalms 119:68You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes!
- 2 Chronicles 7:3When all the Israelites saw the fire come down and the Lord’s splendor over the temple, they got on their knees with their faces downward toward the pavement. They worshiped and gave thanks to the Lord, saying, “Certainly he is good; certainly his loyal love endures!”
- Ezra 3:11With antiphonal response they sang, praising and glorifying the Lord: “For he is good; his loyal love toward Israel is forever.” All the people gave a loud shout as they praised the Lord when the temple of the Lord was established.
- Jeremiah 33:11Once again there will be sounds of joy and gladness and the glad celebrations of brides and grooms. Once again people will bring their thank offerings to the temple of the Lord and will say, “Give thanks to the Lord who rules over all. For the Lord is good and his unfailing love lasts forever.” For I, the Lord, affirm that I will restore the land to what it was in days of old.’
- Psalms 103:17But the Lord continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants,
- 1 Chronicles 16:34Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good and his loyal love endures.
- 2 Chronicles 20:21He met with the people and appointed musicians to play before the Lord and praise his majestic splendor. As they marched ahead of the warriors they said: “Give thanks to the Lord, for his loyal love endures.”
- Luke 1:50from generation to generation he is merciful to those who fear him.
- Jude 1:21maintain yourselves in the love of God, while anticipating the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that brings 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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