Psalm 136:1

His Loving Devotion Endures Forever · Psalm 136:1–26
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Translations

Modern
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.
Traditional
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Literal
Give thanks to YHWH, for He is good, for His loving devotion is forever;
Latin
Alleluja. Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.

Notes

The 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.

This is the last of the Great Hallel psalms (Psalms 120–136). It uniquely repeats the phrase His loving devotion endures forever in every verse.

The hymn begins and ends with a call to praise (Psalm 136:1–3, 26). It declares the Lord as the Creator of everything and the Redeemer of Israel, both in ancient times (Psalm 136:10–22) and in the recent past (136:23–24).

Theme notes and profiles

Praise Psalms

Parallels

2 Chronicles 7:1–3

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Exodus, the Faithfulness God, Being and Attributes of Hallel Love Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God God: Goodness of God: Works of Gratitude Israel: Pass Through the Red Sea Praise is Due to God on Account of His Goodness Praise is Due to God on Account of His Mercy Praise: Psalms of, for God's Goodness to Israel Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalms: Thanksgiving Thankfulness: Exemplified Thankfulness: should be offered for the Goodness and Mercy of God Thanksgiving: should be offered for the Goodness and Mercy of God The Mercy of God: Everlasting