Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good; for his loving kindness endures forever.
Parallel translations
- KJV O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
- BSB Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.
- NKJV Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
- NASB Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, For His faithfulness is everlasting.
- NLT Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
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Quick answer
Give thanks to Yahweh because He is good and His covenant love endures forever.
Overview
This opening line sets the theme of the entire psalm, a litany in which every verse ends with the refrain of God's enduring loving kindness. His goodness is not occasional but constant, the basis for unending gratitude. The steadfast love celebrated here is poured out fully and finally in Jesus Christ, the supreme proof that God is good.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 15
- 1 Chr 16:34Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
- Ps 118:1Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
- 1 Chr 16:41and with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest who were chosen, who were mentioned by name, to give thanks to Yahweh, because his loving kindness endures forever;
- Ps 107:1Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
- Ps 106:1Praise Yahweh! Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
- 2 Chr 20:21When he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to Yahweh, and give praise in holy array, as they go out before the army, and say, “Give thanks to Yahweh; for his loving kindness endures forever.”
- Ezra 3:11They sang to one another in praising and giving thanks to Yahweh, “For he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever toward Israel.” All the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised Yahweh, because the foundation of Yahweh’s house had been laid.
- 2 Chr 7:3All the children of Israel looked on, when the fire came down, and Yahweh’s glory was on the house. They bowed themselves with their faces to the ground on the pavement, worshiped, and gave thanks to Yahweh, saying, “For he is good; for his loving kindness endures for ever.”
- Luke 1:50His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.
- Jer 33:11the voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the voice of those who say, ‘Give thanks to Yahweh of Armies, for Yahweh is good, for his loving kindness endures forever;’ who bring thanksgiving into Yahweh’s house. For I will cause the captivity of the land to return as at the first,” says Yahweh.
- Ps 105:1Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name! Make his doings known among the peoples.
- 2 Chr 7:6The priests stood, according to their positions; the Levites also with instruments of music of Yahweh, which David the king had made to give thanks to Yahweh, when David praised by their ministry, saying “For his loving kindness endures for ever.” The priests sounded trumpets before them; and all Israel stood.
- Ps 119:68You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes.
- Ps 103:17But Yahweh’s loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him, his righteousness to children’s children;
- Jude 1:21Keep yourselves in God’s love, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.
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