Psalm 136 good news bible
Here is Psalm 136 in the Good News Bible (GNB):
Psalm 136
- Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love lasts forever.
- Give thanks to the God of gods, for his love lasts forever.
- Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his love lasts forever.
- Who alone does great wonders, for his love lasts forever.
- Who made the heavens with skill, for his love lasts forever.
- Who spread out the earth on the oceans, for his love lasts forever.
- Who made the great lights, for his love lasts forever.
- The sun to rule the day, for his love lasts forever.
- The moon and stars to rule the night, for his love lasts forever.
- Who killed the firstborn of Egypt, for his love lasts forever.
- Who led the Israelites out of Egypt, for his love lasts forever.
- Who divided the Red Sea like a wall, for his love lasts forever.
- Who led the Israelites through the desert, for his love lasts forever.
- Who struck down the kings of Egypt, for his love lasts forever.
- Who gave their land as an inheritance, for his love lasts forever.
- Who gave the land of Canaan as an inheritance, for his love lasts forever.
- Who chose Abraham to be his friend, for his love lasts forever.
- Who led Jacob like a sheep, for his love lasts forever.
- Who chose Israel to be his people, for his love lasts forever.
- Who remembered us when we were few, for his love lasts forever.
- And saved us from our enemies, for his love lasts forever.
- Who gave us food in the wilderness, for his love lasts forever.
- Who led us through the desert, for his love lasts forever.
- Who gave us the land of Canaan, for his love lasts forever.
- Who gave us rest and peace, for his love lasts forever.
- Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his love lasts forever.
This psalm is a beautiful expression of gratitude and praise to God for his love and faithfulness throughout history. It is often referred to as the "Psalm of Thanksgiving" and is a great example of the kind of worship and praise that is pleasing to God.