Psalms

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

1Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good. His love lasts forever.

NoteThe KJV says "his mercy endureth for ever." The Hebrew word covers steady, loyal love, not only pity for someone in trouble.

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

2Give thanks to the God who is above every so-called god. His love lasts forever.

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

3Give thanks to the Lord who rules over every ruler. His love lasts forever.

4To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.

4He is the only one who does great wonders. His love lasts forever.

5To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.

5With his wisdom he made the skies. His love lasts forever.

6To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.

6He spread out the land above the waters. His love lasts forever.

7To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:

7He made the great lights in the sky. His love lasts forever.

8The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:

8He made the sun to rule the day. His love lasts forever.

9The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.

9He made the moon and stars to rule the night. His love lasts forever.

10To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:

10He struck down the firstborn sons of Egypt. His love lasts forever.

11And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:

11He brought Israel out from among the Egyptians. His love lasts forever.

12With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.

12He did it with a strong hand and an outstretched arm. His love lasts forever.

Note"A strong hand and an outstretched arm" is a picture of God using his full power, the way a person reaches out to lift or to strike.

13To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:

13He split the Red Sea into two parts. His love lasts forever.

14And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:

14He led Israel through the middle of it. His love lasts forever.

15But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.

15But he swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His love lasts forever.

16To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.

16He led his people through the desert. His love lasts forever.

17To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

17He struck down great kings. His love lasts forever.

18And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

18He killed kings everyone had heard of. His love lasts forever.

19Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:

19He struck down Sihon, king of the Amorites. His love lasts forever.

20And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:

20He struck down Og, the king of Bashan. His love lasts forever.

21And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:

21He gave their land away as a lasting gift. His love lasts forever.

22Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.

22He gave it to Israel, the people who serve him. His love lasts forever.

23Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:

23He remembered us when we were beaten down and low. His love lasts forever.

24And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.

24He set us free from our enemies. His love lasts forever.

25Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.

25He gives food to every living thing. His love lasts forever.

26O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.

26Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love lasts forever.