Verse
Psalms 118:1 — O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy…
“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.”
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The verses around Psalms 118:1.
1O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
2Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
3Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Verse explanation
The same fixed refrain that opens other psalms of praise—“for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever”—also opens this one, the last of the six Hallel psalms, the set sung at the great Jewish festivals.
From the Psalms 118 study in Bible in Stories.
Psalms 118:1 in other versions
The same verse in the 4 Bible versions we have on the site.
- KJV · King James
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
Read the chapter in this version → - ARC · Almeida 1911Português
Louvae ao Senhor, porque elle é bom, porque a sua benignidade dura para sempre.
Read the chapter in this version → - BLIVRE · Bíblia LivrePortuguês
Agradecei ao SENHOR, porque ele é bom; pois sua bondade [dura] para sempre.
Read the chapter in this version → - VBL · Versión Biblia LibreEspañol
¡Agradezcan al Señor, porque él es bueno! Su gran amor perdura por la eternidad.
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In other languages: Português (Salmos 118:1) · Español (Salmos 118:1)
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