Psalms 136

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

1Say thank you to the LORD, because he is good. His love lasts forever.

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

2Say thank you to God. He is greater than any other god. His love lasts forever.

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

3Say thank you to the Lord. He 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 and wonderful things. His love lasts forever.

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

5He used his wisdom to make the heavens. His love lasts forever.

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

6He spread out the earth on top of the waters. His love lasts forever.

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

7He made the big 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 daytime. 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 oldest son in each family in Egypt. His love lasts forever.

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

11He brought the people of Israel out of Egypt. 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 a reaching arm. His love lasts forever.

Note"A strong hand and a reaching arm" is a word picture. It means God used his great power to save.

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 right 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 empty 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 that everyone had heard about. His love lasts forever.

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

19He struck down Sihon, the 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 to be kept forever. 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. His love lasts forever.

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

24He set us free from the people who hated us. 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.

NoteThe King James Bible says "all flesh." That means every living creature, not just people.

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

26Say thank you to the God of heaven. His love lasts forever.