Psalms 136
26 verses
Psalm 136 is a liturgical hymn structured with refrain expressing God's steadfast love, likely sung antiphonally in worship, exemplifying the theological concerns of Book 5. The psalmist employs vivid imagery and direct address to God, establishing the intimate dialogue between worshiper and the divine that characterizes the psalmic tradition. The theological assertions center on God's character as both judge and redeemer, creating a comprehensive vision of divine justice and mercy integrated with human experience. The psalm reflects on both personal circumstance and communal identity, suggesting that individual faith finds validation through shared experience with the covenant community. The liturgical context indicates this psalm's function in worship where personal piety integrates with communal celebration of God's acts and attributes. The concluding movement typically affirms confidence in God's faithfulness, exemplifying the psalmic pattern of transformation through prayer and remembrance of divine acts throughout history.
VERSES IN THIS CHAPTER
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O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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