Psalms 136:21

21 and gave their land as an inheritance, His love endures forever.

Psalms 136:21 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
21 And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:
English Standard Version (ESV)
21 and gave their land as a heritage, for his steadfast love endures forever;
New Living Translation (NLT)
21 God gave the land of these kings as an inheritance— His faithful love endures forever.
The Message Bible (MSG)
21 Then distributed their land as booty, His love never quits.
American Standard Version (ASV)
21 And gave their land for a heritage; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
21 He gave their land as an inheritance-- because his mercy endures forever.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
21 and gave their land as an inheritance, His love is eternal.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
21 He gave their land as a gift. "His faithful love continues forever."

Psalms 136:21 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 136:21

And gave their land for an heritage
This was taken away from them and their subjects by the Lord, who has the disposing of kingdoms, and given to another people, for an inheritance;

for his mercy [endureth] for ever;
while his justice is exercised on some, in a strict manner, with severity and rigour, his mercy is shown to others.

Psalms 136:21 In-Context

19 Sihon king of the Amorites His love endures forever.
20 and Og king of Bashan— His love endures forever.
21 and gave their land as an inheritance, His love endures forever.
22 an inheritance to his servant Israel. His love endures forever.
23 He remembered us in our low estate His love endures forever.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Joshua 12:1
  • 2. S Deuteronomy 1:38; S Joshua 14:1
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