Tree of Life Version
Psalms 136:1
1Praise Adonai, for He is good, for His lovingkindness 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
Praise Adonai, for He is good, for His lovingkindness endures forever. 2Praise the God of gods, for His lovingkindness endures forever. 3Praise the Lord of lords, for His lovingkindness 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 105:1Praise Adonai, call upon His Name. Make known His deeds among the peoples.
- Psalms 106:1Halleluyah! Praise Adonai, for He is good, for His lovingkindness endures forever.
- Psalms 107:1Praise Adonai, for He is good, for His lovingkindness endures forever.
- Psalms 118:1Praise Adonai, for He is good, for His lovingkindness endures forever.
- Psalms 119:68You are good and keep doing good— teach me Your decrees.
- 2 Chronicles 7:3When all Bnei-Yisrael saw the fire come down and the glory of Adonai above the House, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, prostrating themselves and praising Adonai, “For He is good and His mercy endures forever.”
- Ezra 3:11With praise and thanksgiving they sang to Adonai, “For He is good; For His mercy upon Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to Adonai because the foundation of the House of Adonai had been laid.
- Jeremiah 33:11the voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the voice of them who say: ‘Give thanks to Adonai-Tzva’ot, for Adonai is good, for His love endures forever!’ as they bring offerings of thanksgiving into the House of Adonai. For I will restore the land from the exile as it was at first,” declares Adonai.
- Psalms 103:17But the mercy of Adonai is from everlasting to everlasting on those who revere Him, His righteousness to children’s children,
- 1 Chronicles 16:34Give thanks to Adonai for He is good, for His mercy endures forever.
- 2 Chronicles 20:21After consulting with the people, he appointed singers to Adonai praising the splendor of His holiness, as they went out before the army saying, “Praise Adonai, `for His mercy endures forever.”
- Luke 1:50And His mercy is from generation to generation to the ones who fear Him.
- Jude 1:21Keep yourselves in the love of God, eagerly waiting for the mercy of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah that leads to 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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