Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. New Living Translation Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. English Standard Version Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! Berean Standard Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. King James Bible O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. New King James Version Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. New American Standard Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His mercy is everlasting. NASB 1995 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting. NASB 1977 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Legacy Standard Bible Give thanks to Yahweh, for He is good; For His lovingkindness endures forever. Amplified Bible O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness endures forever. Christian Standard Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever. Holman Christian Standard Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His faithful love endures forever. American Standard Version Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever. Contemporary English Version Tell the LORD how thankful you are, because he is kind and always merciful. English Revised Version O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. GOD'S WORD® Translation Give thanks to the LORD because he is good, because his mercy endures forever. Good News Translation Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good, and his love is eternal. International Standard Version Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good and his gracious love is eternal. NET Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good and his loyal love endures! New Heart English Bible Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever. Webster's Bible Translation O give thanks to the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleGive thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. World English Bible Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGive thanks to YHWH, "" For [He is] good, for His kindness [is] for all time! Young's Literal Translation Give ye thanks to Jehovah, For good, for to the age, is His kindness! Smith's Literal Translation Confess ye to Jehovah, for he is good; for his mercy is forever. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleO praise ye the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his mercy endures forever. New Revised Standard Version O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his mercy endures for ever. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Give thanks to LORD JEHOVAH, because he is good, and his grace is to eternity! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good, For His mercy endureth for ever. Brenton Septuagint Translation Give thanks to the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good…28You are my God, and I will give You thanks. You are my God, and I will exalt You. 29Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Cross References 1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 106:1 Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 107:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 100:4-5 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. / For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations. Psalm 136:26 Give thanks to the God of heaven! His loving devotion endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:41 With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.” 2 Chronicles 5:13 The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud 2 Chronicles 7:3 When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” 2 Chronicles 7:6 The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing. Ezra 3:11 And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. Jeremiah 33:11 the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. Isaiah 12:4-5 and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Treasury of Scripture O give thanks to the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever. Psalm 118:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 103:17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; Ezra 3:11 And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. Jump to Previous Age Endures Endureth Everlasting Forever Good Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Praise Steadfast Thanks UnchangingJump to Next Age Endures Endureth Everlasting Forever Good Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Praise Steadfast Thanks UnchangingPsalm 118 1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy5. The psalmist by his experience shows how good it is to trust in God 19. Under the type of the psalmist the coming of Christ in his kingdom is expressed Give thanks to the LORD This phrase is a call to worship and gratitude, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging God's sovereignty and benevolence. In the context of ancient Israel, giving thanks was a communal activity often expressed through psalms, sacrifices, and festivals. The Hebrew word for "thanks" is "yadah," which implies a public declaration of God's deeds. This call to gratitude is echoed throughout the Psalms and is a central theme in Israel's worship practices, as seen in 1 Chronicles 16:34 and Psalm 136. for He is good His loving devotion endures forever Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant-keeping God of Israel, whose goodness and steadfast love are celebrated. 2. The Psalmist Traditionally attributed to King David, the psalmist is the one who calls the people to give thanks, reflecting a personal and communal relationship with God. 3. Israel The nation of Israel is the primary audience, often called to remember and celebrate God's enduring love and faithfulness. 4. The Temple While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of Psalm 118 suggests a setting of worship, likely in or around the Temple in Jerusalem. 5. The Exodus The historical backdrop of God's enduring love often recalls the Exodus, where God's faithfulness and deliverance were powerfully demonstrated. Teaching Points The Nature of God’s GoodnessGod's goodness is intrinsic to His character. It is not dependent on circumstances or human actions. The Endurance of God’s Love The Hebrew word for "loving devotion" (chesed) implies steadfast love, mercy, and faithfulness. This love is eternal and unchanging. The Call to Gratitude Believers are called to a lifestyle of gratitude, recognizing God's goodness and love in all aspects of life. Worship as a Response True worship involves acknowledging God's attributes and responding with thanksgiving and praise. Community and Individual Reflection Both personal and communal expressions of gratitude are important in the life of faith. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 118What does 'This is the day the Lord made' mean? (Psalm 118) In light of archaeological and textual studies, can we confirm its authorship or era of composition, or does uncertainty undermine its reliability? What does 'His mercy endures forever' mean? What does "His mercy endures forever" mean?Verse 29. - O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever. The psalm ends, as it began, with the usual thanksgiving refrain (comp. 1 Chronicles 16:34; 2 Chronicles 5:13; Ezra 3:11; Psalm 106:1; Psalm 107:1; Psalm 118:1-4; Psalm 136:1-26).
Hebrew Give thanksהוֹד֣וּ (hō·w·ḏū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan to the LORD, לַיהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction He is good; ט֑וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good His loving devotion חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (ḥas·dōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty endures forever. לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always Links Psalm 118:29 NIVPsalm 118:29 NLT Psalm 118:29 ESV Psalm 118:29 NASB Psalm 118:29 KJV Psalm 118:29 BibleApps.com Psalm 118:29 Biblia Paralela Psalm 118:29 Chinese Bible Psalm 118:29 French Bible Psalm 118:29 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 118:29 Oh give thanks to Yahweh for he (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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