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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/136.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/136.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and killed mighty kings— His love endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/136.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He killed powerful kings— His faithful love endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/136.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and killed mighty kings, for his steadfast love endures forever;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/136.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and slaughtered mighty kings—His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/136.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And slew famous kings: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/136.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And slew famous kings, For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/136.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And brought death to mighty kings, For His faithfulness is everlasting:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/136.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And slew mighty kings, For His lovingkindness is everlasting:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/136.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And slew mighty kings, For His lovingkindness is everlasting:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/136.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And killed mighty kings, For His lovingkindness endures forever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/136.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And killed mighty kings, For His lovingkindness endures forever;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/136.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and slaughtered famous kings — His faithful love endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/136.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and slaughtered famous kings— His love is eternal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/136.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And slew famous kings; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/136.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And he killed famous kings. God's love never fails. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/136.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/136.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He killed mighty kings- because his mercy endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/136.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />he killed famous kings; his love is eternal; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/136.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and killed famous kings, for his gracious love is everlasting—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/136.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and slaughtered mighty kings?His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/136.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and killed powerful kings, for his loyal love endures, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/136.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And killed mighty kings; for his loving kindness endures forever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/136.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/136.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and killed mighty kings, for his loving kindness endures forever; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/136.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, He slays majestic kings, "" For His kindness [is] for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/136.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Yea, He doth slay honourable kings, For to the age is His kindness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/136.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will slay mighty kings: for his mercy is forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/136.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And slew strong kings: for his mercy endureth for ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/136.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 135:18>And he has slaughtered strong kings, for his mercy is eternal:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/136.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Slew powerful kings, for his mercy endures forever; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/136.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and killed famous kings, for his steadfast love endures forever;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/136.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And slew mighty kings; for his mercy endures for ever;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/136.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he killed mighty Kings, for his mercies are to eternity.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/136.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And slew mighty kings, For His mercy endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/136.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and slew mighty kings; for his mercy <i>endures</i> for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/136-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=17009" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/136.htm">His Loving Faithfulness Endures Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2026.htm" title="2026: way·ya·hă·rōḡ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To kill, slay. A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent.">and slaughtered</a> <a href="/hebrew/117.htm" title="117: ’ad·dî·rîm (Adj-mp) -- Majestic. From 'adar; wide or large; figuratively, powerful.">mighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: mə·lā·ḵîm (N-mp) -- King. From malak; a king.">kings—</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥas·dōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">His loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">endures forever.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-4.htm">Exodus 15:4-5</a></span><br />Pharaoh’s chariots and army He has cast into the sea; the finest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea. / The depths have covered them; they sank there like a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/21-34.htm">Numbers 21:34-35</a></span><br />But the LORD said to Moses, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.” / So they struck down Og, along with his sons and his whole army, until no remnant was left. And they took possession of his land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-1.htm">Deuteronomy 3:1-3</a></span><br />Then we turned and went up the road to Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army came out to meet us in battle at Edrei. / But the LORD said to me, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.” / So the LORD our God also delivered Og king of Bashan and his whole army into our hands. We struck them down until no survivor was left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/12-1.htm">Joshua 12:1-6</a></span><br />Now these are the kings of the land whom the Israelites struck down and whose lands they took beyond the Jordan to the east, from the Arnon Valley to Mount Hermon, including all the Arabah eastward: / Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon. He ruled from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along the middle of the valley, up to the Jabbok River (the border of the Ammonites), that is, half of Gilead, / as well as the Arabah east of the Sea of Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea), eastward through Beth-jeshimoth, and southward below the slopes of Pisgah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-11.htm">Nehemiah 9:11</a></span><br />You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-10.htm">Psalm 135:10-11</a></span><br />He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings: / Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-17.htm">Isaiah 43:17</a></span><br />who brings out the chariots and horses, the armies and warriors together, to lie down, never to rise again; to be extinguished, snuffed out like a wick:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/51-20.htm">Jeremiah 51:20-23</a></span><br />“You are My war club, My weapon for battle. With you I shatter nations; with you I bring kingdoms to ruin. / With you I shatter the horse and rider; with you I shatter the chariot and driver. / With you I shatter man and woman; with you I shatter the old man and the youth; with you I shatter the young man and the maiden. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Acts 13:19</a></span><br />And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-30.htm">Hebrews 11:30-34</a></span><br />By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. / By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient. / And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-21</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">1 Corinthians 10:1-5</a></span><br />I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. / They all ate the same spiritual food ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-14.htm">2 Corinthians 2:14</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Colossians 2:15</a></span><br />And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And slew famous kings: for his mercy endures for ever:</p><p class="hdg">no reference </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/136-10.htm">Death</a> <a href="/psalms/136-17.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/136-17.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/136-17.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/psalms/74-5.htm">Famous</a> <a href="/psalms/136-17.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/111-3.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/psalms/135-10.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/psalms/136-17.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-17.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/psalms/136-17.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/136-17.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-17.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/136-12.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/122-7.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/psalms/109-16.htm">Slay</a> <a href="/psalms/135-10.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/psalms/136-17.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/136-17.htm">Unchanging</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/139-19.htm">Death</a> <a href="/psalms/136-19.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/136-19.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/136-19.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-25.htm">Famous</a> <a href="/psalms/136-19.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-3.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-32.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/psalms/136-19.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/138-4.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/psalms/136-19.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/136-19.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-19.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-6.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/psalms/139-19.htm">Slay</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-36.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/psalms/136-19.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/136-19.htm">Unchanging</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 136</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">An exhortation to give thanks to God for particular mercies.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The term "mighty kings" highlights the formidable nature of these rulers, emphasizing God's power over even the most potent earthly authorities. Historically, this includes kings such as Sihon of the Amorites and Og of Bashan, as mentioned in <a href="/numbers/21-21.htm">Numbers 21:21-35</a> and <a href="/deuteronomy/3.htm">Deuteronomy 3:1-11</a>. These victories were crucial for Israel's conquest of Canaan. Theologically, this demonstrates God's sovereignty and His ability to fulfill His promises to His people, regardless of the obstacles. It also prefigures Christ's ultimate victory over sin and death, as He is the King of Kings who triumphs over all spiritual adversaries.<p><b>His loving devotion endures forever.</b><br>This refrain, repeated throughout <a href="/psalms/136.htm">Psalm 136</a>, underscores the central theme of God's enduring love and faithfulness. The Hebrew word "hesed" is often translated as "loving devotion" or "steadfast love," indicating a covenantal loyalty that God maintains with His people. This phrase assures believers of God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His promises. It connects to other scriptures such as <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>, which speaks of God's mercies being new every morning. In the New Testament, this enduring love is fully revealed in Jesus Christ, whose sacrificial death and resurrection provide eternal life for believers, as seen in <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>. This enduring love is a source of comfort and hope, reminding believers of God's constant presence and faithfulness throughout history and in their personal lives.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mighty_kings.htm">Mighty Kings</a></b><br>Refers to powerful rulers who opposed Israel. These kings were often seen as obstacles to the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, often facing opposition from surrounding nations and their kings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_loving_devotion.htm">God's Loving Devotion</a></b><br>The central theme of <a href="/bsb/psalms/136.htm">Psalm 136</a>, emphasizing God's enduring love and faithfulness to His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>God is in control of all nations and rulers. No earthly power can thwart His plans for His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/enduring_love_and_faithfulness.htm">Enduring Love and Faithfulness</a></b><br>The repeated refrain "His loving devotion endures forever" reminds us of God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His covenant people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/victory_through_divine_intervention.htm">Victory Through Divine Intervention</a></b><br>Just as God delivered Israel from mighty kings, He can deliver us from the challenges and "giants" we face in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_promises.htm">Trust in God's Promises</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to trust in God's promises, knowing that His love and faithfulness are everlasting.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The battles against mighty kings can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual warfare, where believers rely on God's strength to overcome spiritual adversaries.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_136.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 136</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_46_differ_in_showing_god's_protection.htm">Why does Psalm 46 present God's protection differently compared to other biblical passages that depict divine interventions more explicitly?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_limited_evidence_of_divine_acts.htm">In Psalm 135:10–11, God is said to have struck down nations (including Sihon and Og)—why is there limited archaeological evidence of such direct divine intervention? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_boast_of_evil_if_god's_good_is_eternal.htm">In Psalm 52:1, how can a 'mighty man' boast of evil if God's goodness is supposedly everlasting?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/136.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And slew famous kings</span>. Oreb, Zeb, Zeba, Zalmunna, Agag. <span class="cmt_word">For his mercy</span>, etc. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/136-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and slaughtered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽ֭יַּהֲרֹג</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·hă·rōḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2026.htm">Strong's 2026: </a> </span><span class="str2">To smite with deadly intent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mighty</span><br /><span class="heb">אַדִּירִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ad·dî·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_117.htm">Strong's 117: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wide, large, powerful</span><br /><br /><span class="word">kings—</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלָכִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(mə·lā·ḵîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">חַסְדּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥas·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">endures forever.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעוֹלָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/136-18.htm">Psalm 136:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/136-18.htm">Psalm 136:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/136-18.htm">Psalm 136:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/136-18.htm">Psalm 136:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/136-18.htm">Psalm 136:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/136-18.htm">Psalm 136:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/136-18.htm">Psalm 136:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/136-18.htm">Psalm 136:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/136-18.htm">Psalm 136:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/136-18.htm">Psalm 136:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/136-18.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 136:18 And killed mighty kings (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/136-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 136:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 136:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/136-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 136:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 136:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>