Psalms 136:1

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

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Read Psalms 136:1 in the flow of Psalms136 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Psalms136 to see the surrounding context.

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Give ye thanks to Jehovah, For good, for to the age <FI>is<Fi> His kindness.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 136:1 — 16 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Chronicles 16:34Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
  2. 1 Chronicles 16:41With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.”
  3. 2 Chronicles 7:3When 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.”
  4. 2 Chronicles 7:6The 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.
  5. 2 Chronicles 20:21Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.”
  6. Ezra 3:11And 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.
  7. Psalms 100:5For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.
  8. Psalms 103:17But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
  9. Psalms 105:1Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.
  10. Psalms 106:1Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
  11. Psalms 107:1Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
  12. Psalms 118:1Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
  13. Psalms 119:68You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.
  14. Jeremiah 33:11the 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.
  15. Luke 1:50His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.
  16. Jude 1:21keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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