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About this chapterA litany of thanksgiving in which every verse ends with the same refrain about God's steadfast love enduring forever. The psalm gives thanks to the God of gods and Lord of lords, then moves through creation: heavens, earth over the waters, sun, moon, and stars. It then turns to the exodus, the striking of Egypt's firstborn, the parting of the sea, the wilderness journey, the defeat of kings, and the gift of their land. It also thanks God for remembering the lowly and freeing them from their enemies, and for giving food to all flesh. It closes by inviting thanks to the God of heaven, one worth repeating.

A litany of thanksgiving in which every verse ends with the same refrain about God's steadfast love enduring forever. The psalm gives thanks to the God of gods and Lord of lords, then moves through creation: heavens, earth over the waters, sun, moon, and stars. It then turns to the exodus, the striking of Egypt's firstborn, the parting of the sea, the wilderness journey, the defeat of kings, and the gift of their land. It also thanks God for remembering the lowly and freeing them from their enemies, and for giving food to all flesh. It closes by inviting thanks to the God of heaven, one worth repeating.

Themes

  • Enduring love
  • Creation and exodus
  • God's provision
  • Thanksgiving in repetition

Key verses

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Psalms 136

Berean Standard Bible26 verses · 1 min read

1Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good.His loving devotion endures forever. 2Give thanks to the God of gods.His loving devotion endures forever. 3Give thanks to the Lord of lords.His loving devotion endures forever. 4He alone does great wonders.His loving devotion endures forever. 5By His insight He made the heavens.His loving devotion endures forever. 6He spread out the earth upon the waters.His loving devotion endures forever. 7He made the great lights—His loving devotion endures forever. 8the sun to rule the day,His loving devotion endures forever. 9the moon and stars to govern the night.His loving devotion endures forever. 10He struck down the firstborn of EgyptHis loving devotion endures forever. 11and brought Israel out from among themHis loving devotion endures forever. 12with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm.His loving devotion endures forever. 13He divided the Red Sea in twoHis loving devotion endures forever. 14and led Israel through the midst,His loving devotion endures forever. 15but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea.His loving devotion endures forever. 16He led His people through the wilderness.His loving devotion endures forever. 17He struck down great kingsHis loving devotion endures forever. 18and slaughtered mighty kings—His loving devotion endures forever. 19Sihon king of the AmoritesHis loving devotion endures forever. 20and Og king of Bashan—His loving devotion endures forever. 21and He gave their land as an inheritance,His loving devotion endures forever. 22a heritage to His servant Israel.His loving devotion endures forever. 23He remembered us in our low estateHis loving devotion endures forever. 24and freed us from our enemies.His loving devotion endures forever. 25He gives food to every creature.His loving devotion endures forever. 26Give thanks to the God of heaven!His loving devotion endures forever.
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