Psalm 136

His Loving Devotion Endures Forever
(2 Chronicles 7:1–3)

1Give thanks to the LORD {YHWH}, for He is good.

His loving devotion endures forever.

2Give thanks to the God {Elohe} of gods.

His loving devotion endures forever.

3Give thanks to the Lord of lords.

His loving devotion endures forever.

4He alone does great wonders.

His loving devotion endures forever.

5By His insight He made the heavens.

His loving devotion endures forever.

6He spread out the earth upon the waters.

His loving devotion endures forever.

7He made the great lights—

His loving devotion endures forever.

8the sun to rule the day,

His loving devotion endures forever.

9the moon and stars to govern the night.

His loving devotion endures forever.

10He struck down the firstborn of Egypt (land of bondage)

His loving devotion endures forever.

11and brought Israel (he wrestles with God) out from among them

His loving devotion endures forever.

12with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm.

His loving devotion endures forever.

13He divided the Red Sea (the Sea of Reeds)a in two

His loving devotion endures forever.

14and led Israel (he wrestles with God) through the midst,

His loving devotion endures forever.

15but swept \shook off/b Pharaoh (great house) and his army into the Red Sea.

His loving devotion endures forever.

16He led His people through the wilderness.

His loving devotion endures forever.

17He struck down great kings

His loving devotion endures forever.

18and slaughtered mighty kings—

His loving devotion endures forever.

19Sihon (warrior) king of the Amorites (sayers)

His loving devotion endures forever.

20and Og (long-necked) king of Bashan (fruitful)

His loving devotion endures forever.

21and He gave their land as an inheritance,

His loving devotion endures forever.

22a heritage to His servant Israel (he wrestles with God).

His loving devotion endures forever.

23He remembered us in our low estate

His loving devotion endures forever.

24and freed us from our enemies.

His loving devotion endures forever.

25He gives food to every creature.

His loving devotion endures forever.

26Give thanks to the God of heaven!

His loving devotion endures forever.


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