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Psalms 136:1

GratitudeGod's loveGod's faithfulness
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.

3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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BSB
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.
KJV
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
WEB
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
ASV
Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
DARBY
Give ye thanks unto Jehovah, for he is good; for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever:
BLB
Give thanks to YHWH, for [He is] good, for His loving devotion [is] forever;
ÅB
Pris Herren! for han er god, hans miskunnhet varer evindelig.
OTB
Takk Herren, for han er god,
Hans kjærlighet varer evig.
B1930
Pris Herren! for han er god, hans miskunnhet varer evindelig.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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  • 1 Chronicles 16:34

    O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

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  • Psalms 118:1

    O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.

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  • 1 Chronicles 16:41

    And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever;

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  • Psalms 106:1

    Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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  • Psalms 107:1

    O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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  • 2 Chronicles 20:21

    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 endureth for ever.

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  • Ezra 3:11

    And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

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  • 2 Chronicles 7:3

    And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

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