Psalm 136

Psalm 136 – The Lord’s Love Revealed in Nature and History

1Give thanks to the Lord for his goodness:

for his kindness endures forever.

2Give thanks to the God of gods:

for his kindness endures forever.

3Give thanks to the Lord of lords:

for his kindness endures forever.

4To him who alone does great wonders:

for his kindness endures forever.

5Whose wisdom created the heavens:

for his kindness endures forever.

6Who spread forth the earth on the waters:

for his kindness endures forever.

7Who made great lights:

for his kindness endures forever.

8The sun to rule over the day:

for his kindness endures forever.

9Moon and stars to rule over the night:

for his kindness endures forever.

10Who struck the firstborn of Egypt:

for his kindness endures forever.

11And brought Israel out from their midst:

for his kindness endures forever.

12With strong hand and outstretched arm:

for his kindness endures forever.

13Who cut the Red Sea in pieces:

for his kindness endures forever.

14And brought Israel right through the midst:

for his kindness endures forever.

15And shook Pharaoh with all his host into the sea

for his kindness endures forever.

16Who led his people through the desert:

for his kindness endures forever.

17Who struck down great kings:

for his kindness endures forever.

18And slew noble kings:

for his kindness endures forever.

19Sihon, king of the Amorites:

for his kindness endures forever.

20And Og, king of Bashan:

for his kindness endures forever.

21Who gave their land for possession:

for his kindness endures forever.

22Possession to Israel his servant:

for his kindness endures forever.

23Who remembered our low estate:

for his kindness endures forever.

24And rescued us from our foes:

for his kindness endures forever.

25Who gives to all flesh food:

for his kindness endures forever.

26Give thanks to the God of heaven:

for his kindness endures forever.