New International Version Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. New Living Translation Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. English Standard Version Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! Berean Standard Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Berean Literal Bible Give thanks to YHWH, for He is good; for His loving devotion is forever! King James Bible O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. New King James Version Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. New American Standard Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His mercy is everlasting. NASB 1995 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting. NASB 1977 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Legacy Standard Bible Give thanks to Yahweh, for He is good; For His lovingkindness endures forever. Amplified Bible O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness endures forever. Berean Annotated Bible Give thanks to the LORD {YHWH}, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Christian Standard Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever. Holman Christian Standard Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His faithful love endures forever. American Standard Version Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever. Contemporary English Version Tell the LORD how thankful you are, because he is kind and always merciful. English Revised Version O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. GOD'S WORD® Translation Give thanks to the LORD because he is good, because his mercy endures forever. Good News Translation Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good, and his love is eternal. International Standard Version Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good and his gracious love is eternal. NET Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good and his loyal love endures! New Heart English Bible Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever. Webster's Bible Translation O give thanks to the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleGive thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. World English Bible Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGive thanks to YHWH, "" For [He is] good, for His kindness [is] for all time! Berean Literal Bible Give thanks to YHWH, for He is good; for His loving devotion is forever! Young's Literal Translation Give ye thanks to Jehovah, For good, for to the age, is His kindness! Smith's Literal Translation Confess ye to Jehovah, for he is good; for his mercy is forever. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleO praise ye the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his mercy endures forever. New Revised Standard Version O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his mercy endures for ever. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Give thanks to LORD JEHOVAH, because he is good, and his grace is to eternity! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good, For His mercy endureth for ever. Brenton Septuagint Translation Give thanks to the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good…28You are my God, and I will give You thanks. You are my God, and I will exalt You. 29Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Cross References Give thanks to the LORD, 1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 92:1 A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. for He is good; Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him. Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Psalm 145:9 The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made. His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. 2 Chronicles 5:13 The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud 2 Chronicles 7:3 When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” Psalm 106:1 Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 107:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 136:26 Give thanks to the God of heaven! His loving devotion endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:41 With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.” 2 Chronicles 7:6 The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing. Ezra 3:11 And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. Jeremiah 33:11 the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. Treasury of Scripture O give thanks to the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever. Psalm 118:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 103:17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; Ezra 3:11 And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. Jump to Previous Age Endures Endureth Everlasting Forever Good Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Praise Steadfast Thanks UnchangingJump to Next Age Endures Endureth Everlasting Forever Good Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Praise Steadfast Thanks UnchangingPsalm 118 1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy5. The psalmist by his experience shows how good it is to trust in God 19. Under the type of the psalmist the coming of Christ in his kingdom is expressed Give thanks to the LORD, Israel’s worship recognized the LORD as the covenant God who had delivered, preserved, and provided for His people. Thanksgiving was fitting both in public worship and in remembrance of His mighty acts. 1Ch 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;… for He is good; God’s character is wholly righteous, merciful, and generous. His goodness is seen in His creation, His care for Israel, and His saving purpose. Nam 1:7 The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress;… His loving devotion endures forever. God’s covenant love does not fail or expire. Though Israel had known distress and discipline, the psalm closes with confidence that the LORD remains faithful to His promises and to all who trust in Him. Psa 136:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good.… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant-keeping God of Israel, whose goodness and steadfast love are celebrated. 2. The Psalmist Traditionally attributed to King David, the psalmist is the one who calls the people to give thanks, reflecting a personal and communal relationship with God. 3. Israel The nation of Israel is the primary audience, often called to remember and celebrate God's enduring love and faithfulness. 4. The Temple While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of Psalm 118 suggests a setting of worship, likely in or around the Temple in Jerusalem. 5. The Exodus The historical backdrop of God's enduring love often recalls the Exodus, where God's faithfulness and deliverance were powerfully demonstrated. Teaching Points The Nature of God’s GoodnessGod's goodness is intrinsic to His character. It is not dependent on circumstances or human actions. The Endurance of God’s Love The Hebrew word for "loving devotion" (chesed) implies steadfast love, mercy, and faithfulness. This love is eternal and unchanging. The Call to Gratitude Believers are called to a lifestyle of gratitude, recognizing God's goodness and love in all aspects of life. Worship as a Response True worship involves acknowledging God's attributes and responding with thanksgiving and praise. Community and Individual Reflection Both personal and communal expressions of gratitude are important in the life of faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 118:29?2. How can we daily "give thanks to the LORD" in our personal lives? 3. What does "His loving devotion endures forever" reveal about God's character? 4. How does Psalm 118:29 connect with God's promises in Lamentations 3:22-23? 5. In what ways can we share God's enduring love with others today? 6. How can Psalm 118:29 inspire gratitude during challenging circumstances? 7. How does Psalm 118:29 reflect God's enduring love in challenging times? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 118:29? 9. How does Psalm 118:29 relate to the overall theme of gratitude in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 118? Verse 29. - O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever. The psalm ends, as it began, with the usual thanksgiving refrain (comp. 1 Chronicles 16:34; 2 Chronicles 5:13; Ezra 3:11; Psalm 106:1; Psalm 107:1; Psalm 118:1-4; Psalm 136:1-26).
Psalm 118:29 calls us to active, grateful praise because God is perpetually good and His loyal love never ends. Thanksgiving honors Him, anchors us, and invites others into worship. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Give thanksהוֹד֣וּ (hō·w·ḏū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan to the LORD, לַיהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction He is good; ט֑וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good His loving devotion חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (ḥas·dōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty endures forever. לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always Additonal Resources Psalm 118:29 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 118:29 Bible Gateway Psalm 118:29 Bible.com Psalm 118:29 NIV |
    |