Psalm 136:1 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

¹ O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹ O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: For his mercy endureth for ever.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹ O GIVE thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹ Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

Common English Bible

¹ Give thanks to the LORD because he is good. God’s faithful love lasts forever!

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹ A Psalm of David: to Jeremiah. Above the rivers of Babylon, there we sat and wept, while we remembered Zion.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹ A psalm of David, for Jeremias. Upon the rivers of Babylon, there we sat and wept: when we remembered Sion:

Psalm 136:1 Cross References

1 Chronicles 16:34

O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.

1 Chronicles 16:41

With them were Heman and Jeduthun and the rest of those chosen and expressly named to render thanks to the Lord, for his steadfast love endures forever.

2 Chronicles 20:21

When he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to the Lord and praise him in holy splendor, as they went before the army, saying, “Give thanks to the Lord, for his steadfast love endures forever.”

2 Chronicles 7:3

When all the people of Israel saw the fire come down and the glory of the Lord on the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground and worshiped and gave thanks to the Lord, saying, “For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.”

2 Chronicles 7:6

The priests stood at their posts, the Levites also, with the instruments for music to the Lord that King David had made for giving thanks to the Lord—for his steadfast love endures forever—whenever David offered praises through their playing. Opposite them the priests sounded trumpets, and all Israel stood.

Ezra 3:11

and they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the Lord, “For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever toward Israel.” And all the people responded with a great shout when they praised the Lord because the foundation of the house of the Lord had been laid.

Psalm 100:5

For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever and his faithfulness to all generations.

Psalm 103:17

But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children,

Psalm 105:1

O give thanks to the Lord; call on his name; make known his deeds among the peoples.

Psalm 106:1

Praise the Lord! O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.

Psalm 107:1

O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.

Psalm 118:1

O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever!

Psalm 119:68

You are good and do good; teach me your statutes.

Jeremiah 33:11

the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the voices of those who sing as they bring thank offerings to the house of the Lord: “Give thanks to the Lord of hosts, for the Lord is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” For I will restore the fortunes of the land as at first, says the Lord.

Luke 1:50

indeed, his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.

Jude 1:21

keep yourselves in the love of God; look forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.