Psalms 136:17 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 136:17

15 ^aBut overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea,
For His mercy endures forever;

16 ^aTo Him who led His people through the wilderness,
For His mercy endures forever;

17 ^aTo Him who struck down great kings,
For His mercy endures forever;

18 ^aAnd slew famous kings,
For His mercy endures forever—

19 ^aSihon king of the Amorites,
For His mercy endures forever;

20 ^aAnd Og king of Bashan,
For His mercy endures forever—

21 ^aAnd gave their land as a¹ heritage,
For His mercy endures forever;

22 A heritage to Israel His servant,
For His mercy endures forever.

23 Who ^aremembered us in our lowly state,
For His mercy endures forever;

Verse Comparison: Psalms 136:17

American Standard Version
To him that smote great kings; For his lovingkindness `endureth' for ever;

Amplified® Bible
To Him Who smote great kings, for His mercy {and} loving-kindness endure forever;

Contemporary English Version
Our God defeated mighty kings. God's love never fails.

Darby English Version
To him that smote great kings, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever,

Good News Bible
He killed powerful kings; his love is eternal;

King James Version
To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

New American Standard Bible
To Him who smote great kings, For His lovingkindness is everlasting,

New International Version
who struck down great kings,
His love endures forever.

New King James Version
To Him who struck down great kings,
For His mercy endures forever;

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
To Him who smote great kings, For His lovingkindness lasts forever,

Revised Standard Version
to him who smote great kings, for his steadfast love endures for ever;

Young's Literal Translation
To Him smiting great kings, For to the age `is' His kindness.

New English Translation
to the one who struck down great kings, for his loyal love endures,