Psalms 136:1

1 Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good; ¹ his love is eternal.

Psalms 136:1 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 136:1

O give thanks unto the Lord, for he [is] good
In himself, and to all his creatures; and especially to his chosen people, who therefore should give thanks to him daily in the name of Christ, for all blessings temporal and spiritual, in faith and fervency, and in the sincerity of their souls, with their whole heart;

for his mercy [endureth] for ever;
it is the same with his love, which is from everlasting to everlasting; and continues notwithstanding the sins of his people, the hidings of his face from them, and his chastisements of them; the covenant which is founded on mercy, and all the blessings of it, which are the sure mercies of David, last for ever; and hence the vessels of mercy shall certainly be saved, and not lost; see ( Psalms 106:1 ) ( 107:1 ) .

Psalms 136:1 In-Context

1 Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good; his love is eternal.

2 Give thanks to the greatest of all gods; his love is eternal.

3 Give thanks to the mightiest of all lords; his love is eternal.

4 He alone performs great miracles; his love is eternal.

5 By his wisdom he made the heavens; his love is eternal;

Cross References

• 1. 136.11 Chronicles 16.34;2 Chronicles 5.13; 7.3;Ezra 3.11;Psalms 100.5; 106.1; 107.1; 118.1;Jeremiah 33.11.