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Psalms 136 Explained — His Mercy Endureth For Ever

Each line names a work of God, and each response echoes the same refrain of mercy that does not end. This chapter matters because it trains the heart to remember, turning Israel's story into a pattern of gratitude that spans from heaven to the table.

Summary

Psalm 136:1–3 – Give thanks for covenant love What happens: Thanks is given to the Lord, God of gods and Lord of lords, for His steadfast love endures forever. What it means: God’s covenant love is the refrain of faith. Gratitude is our fitting response.

Psalm 136:4–9 – Creation by wisdom What happens: He makes the heavens, earth, and lights, for His love endures forever. What it means: Creation displays faithful love. The world is a gift of grace.

Psalm 136:10–15 – Exodus deliverance What happens: God strikes Egypt’s firstborn and parts the sea to bring Israel through. What it means: Salvation is God’s powerful mercy. He defeats oppressors for His people.

Psalm 136:16–22 – Wilderness care and inheritance What happens: He leads through the desert, defeats kings, and gives land to Israel. What it means: God provides and keeps promises. Inheritance flows from covenant.

Psalm 136:23–26 – Remembered in low estate What happens: He remembers the lowly, rescues, feeds all flesh, and is thanked as God of heaven. What it means: God stoops to care for the needy. His steadfast love is universal and enduring.

Application

  • Recite God’s works with the refrain of His love.
  • Let gratitude shape your memory and hope.

Bible

1O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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