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Psalms 136
Chapter 136 of 150 in Psalms. Read the complete chapter below, then use the Kweeble reflection prompts to study it in context.
1 Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good; for his loving kindness endures forever.
2 Give thanks to the God of gods; for his loving kindness endures forever.
3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords; for his loving kindness endures forever:
4 to him who alone does great wonders; for his loving kindness endures forever:
5 to him who by understanding made the heavens; for his loving kindness endures forever:
6 to him who spread out the earth above the waters; for his loving kindness endures forever:
7 to him who made the great lights; for his loving kindness endures forever:
8 the sun to rule by day; for his loving kindness endures forever;
9 the moon and stars to rule by night; for his loving kindness endures forever:
10 to him who struck down the Egyptian firstborn; for his loving kindness endures forever;
11 and brought out Israel from among them; for his loving kindness endures forever;
12 with a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm; for his loving kindness endures forever:
13 to him who divided the Red Sea apart; for his loving kindness endures forever;
14 and made Israel to pass through the middle of it; for his loving kindness endures forever;
15 but overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea; for his loving kindness endures forever:
16 to him who led his people through the wilderness; for his loving kindness endures forever:
17 to him who struck great kings; for his loving kindness endures forever;
18 and killed mighty kings; for his loving kindness endures forever:
19 Sihon king of the Amorites; for his loving kindness endures forever;
20 Og king of Bashan; for his loving kindness endures forever;
21 and gave their land as an inheritance; for his loving kindness endures forever;
22 even a heritage to Israel his servant; for his loving kindness endures forever:
23 who remembered us in our low estate; for his loving kindness endures forever;
24 and has delivered us from our adversaries; for his loving kindness endures forever:
25 who gives food to every creature; for his loving kindness endures forever.
26 Oh give thanks to the God of heaven; for his loving kindness endures forever.
Reflect on Psalms 136
- What does this chapter reveal about God, people or faithful living?
- Which verse needs more context from the chapters before and after it?
- What question, prayer or responsible next step will you carry forward?
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