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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 />Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! 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 />Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, 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 />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. 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 />O give thanks unto the LORD; for <i>he is</i> good: 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 />Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for <i>He is</i> good! 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 />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, 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 />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, 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 />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; 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 />Give thanks to Yahweh, for He is good, 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 />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness (graciousness, mercy, compassion) endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/136.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. 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 />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. 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 />Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; 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 />Praise the LORD! He is good. 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 />O GIVE thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: 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 />Give thanks to the LORD because he is good, 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 />Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good; 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 />Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, 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 />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. 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 />Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, 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 />Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; 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 />O give thanks to the LORD; for he is good: 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 />Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, 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 />Give thanks to YHWH, "" For [He is] good, 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 /> Give ye thanks to Jehovah, For good, 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 />Confess ye to Jehovah, for he is good: 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 />Praise the Lord, for he is good: 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 135:1>Alleluia. Confess to the Lord, for he is good: 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 />Praise the LORD, for he is good; 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 />O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, 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 />O GIVE thanks to the LORD, for he is good; 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 />Give thanks to LORD JEHOVAH, because he is good, and 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 />O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good, 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 />Alleluia. Give thanks to the Lord: for he is good: for his mercy <i>endures</i> for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/136-1.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=16892" 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">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: hō·w·ḏū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To throw, cast. ">Give thanks</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">He is good.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></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">2</span>Give thanks to the God of gods. 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="/1_chronicles/16-34.htm">1 Chronicles 16:34</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-1.htm">Psalm 118:1</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">2 Chronicles 5:13</a></span><br />The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-3.htm">2 Chronicles 7:3</a></span><br />When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-6.htm">2 Chronicles 7:6</a></span><br />The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11</a></span><br />And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-11.htm">Jeremiah 33:11</a></span><br />the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Psalm 106:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Psalm 107:1</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-29.htm">Psalm 118:29</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/100-5.htm">Psalm 100:5</a></span><br />For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17</a></span><br />But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a></span><br />Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-20.htm">Ephesians 5:20</a></span><br />always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-17.htm">Colossians 3:17</a></span><br />And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">O give thanks to the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever.</p><p class="hdg">give thanks</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1</a></b></br> O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Psalm 106:1</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for <i>he is</i> good: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Psalm 107:1</a></b></br> O give thanks unto the LORD, for <i>he is</i> good: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.</p><p class="hdg">for his mercy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17</a></b></br> But the mercy of the LORD <i>is</i> from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/16-34.htm">1 Chronicles 16:34,41</a></b></br> O give thanks unto the LORD; for <i>he is</i> good; for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">2 Chronicles 20:21</a></b></br> And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/135-13.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/135-13.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/135-13.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/135-13.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/psalms/135-13.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/135-3.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/130-7.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/130-7.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/130-7.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/130-7.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/135-21.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/130-7.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/122-4.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/psalms/119-167.htm">Unchanging</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/136-2.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/136-2.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/136-2.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/136-2.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/psalms/136-2.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/141-4.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/136-2.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-2.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/136-2.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-2.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/136-2.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/136-2.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/136-2.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/psalms/136-2.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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/136.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/136.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Give thanks to the LORD</b><br>This phrase is a call to worship and gratitude, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging God's sovereignty and benevolence. In the Hebrew context, "LORD" is translated from "YHWH," the sacred name of God, highlighting His eternal and unchanging nature. The act of giving thanks is a central theme in Jewish worship, as seen in the Psalms and throughout the Old Testament. It reflects a heart posture of humility and recognition of God's provision and protection. This call to thanksgiving is echoed in the New Testament, such as in <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a>, where believers are encouraged to give thanks in all circumstances.<p><b>for He is good</b><br>The goodness of God is a foundational attribute, underscoring His moral perfection and benevolent actions towards His creation. This phrase reassures believers of God's trustworthy nature and His intentions for their well-being. The concept of God's goodness is prevalent throughout Scripture, from the creation narrative in Genesis, where God declares His creation "good," to the teachings of Jesus, who affirms God's goodness in passages like <a href="/matthew/19-17.htm">Matthew 19:17</a>. The goodness of God is also a source of comfort and hope, as it assures believers of His righteous and just character.<p><b>His loving devotion endures forever</b><br>This phrase highlights the Hebrew word "hesed," often translated as "loving devotion," "steadfast love," or "mercy." It conveys God's covenantal faithfulness and unwavering commitment to His people. The enduring nature of God's loving devotion is a recurring theme in the Psalms and is central to the understanding of His relationship with Israel. This eternal aspect of God's love is fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ, whose sacrificial love on the cross exemplifies the ultimate expression of "hesed." The assurance that God's love endures forever provides believers with confidence in His promises and eternal plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/136.htm">Psalm 136</a>, traditionally attributed to King David, who calls the people to worship and gratitude.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the Psalm is addressed, reminding them of God's enduring love and faithfulness throughout their history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_gratitude.htm">The Call to Gratitude</a></b><br>We are called to give thanks to the LORD, recognizing His goodness in our lives. Gratitude should be a daily practice, acknowledging God's blessings and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_goodness.htm">Understanding God's Goodness</a></b><br>God's goodness is intrinsic to His nature. Reflect on how His goodness is evident in creation, salvation, and personal experiences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/enduring_loving_devotion.htm">Enduring Loving Devotion</a></b><br>The Hebrew word "chesed" translated as "loving devotion" or "steadfast love" signifies God's covenantal loyalty. This love is unwavering and eternal, providing a foundation for our faith and trust in Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_as_a_response.htm">Worship as a Response</a></b><br>Our response to God's goodness and enduring love should be worship. This includes both corporate worship in community and personal devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_out_gratitude.htm">Living Out Gratitude</a></b><br>Let gratitude shape our interactions with others, fostering a spirit of kindness and generosity. As recipients of God's enduring love, we are called to reflect that love to those around us.<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/define_lovingkindness..htm">What is the definition of lovingkindness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_136's_mercy_align_with_wrath.htm">Throughout Psalm 136, God’s mercy is repeatedly emphasized; how does this reconcile with other biblical passages depicting divine wrath and judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god's_goodness_visible_today.htm">Is God's goodness evident in the world today?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'his_mercy_endures_forever'.htm">What does "His mercy endures forever" mean?</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 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Oh give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.</span> Identical with the first verse of <a href="/psalms/118.htm">Psalm 118</a>, which is probably a very ancient formula, and one used at the erection both of the first (<a href="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">2 Chronicles 5:13</a>) and of the second temple (<a href="/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/136-1.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">Give thanks</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹד֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He is good.</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֑וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</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/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to Yahweh for he (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/135-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 135:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 135:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/136-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 136:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 136:2" /></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>