Psalms 136 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible
Psalms 136
1Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
2Oh give thanks unto the God of gods; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
3Oh give thanks unto the Lord of lords; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
4To him who alone doeth great wonders; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
5To him that by understanding made the heavens; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
6To him that spread forth the earth above the waters; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
7To him that made great lights; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
8The sun to rule by day; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
9The moon and stars to rule by night; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
10To him that smote Egypt in their first-born; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
11And brought out Israel from among them; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
12With a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
13To him that divided the Red Sea in sunder; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
14And made Israel to pass through the midst of it; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
15But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
16To him that led his people through the wilderness; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
17To him that smote great kings; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
18And slew famous kings; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
19Sihon king of the Amorites; For his lovingkindness endureth forever;
20And Og king of Bashan; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
21And gave their land for a heritage; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
22Even a heritage unto Israel his servant; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
23Who remembered us in our low estate; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
24And hath delivered us from our adversaries; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
25Who giveth food to all flesh; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
26Oh give thanks unto the God of heaven; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
Psalms 136
1Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.
2Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever.
3Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.
4He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever.
5By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever.
6He spread out the earth upon the waters. His loving devotion endures forever.
7He made the great lights— His loving devotion endures forever.
8the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever.
9the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever.
10He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever.
11and brought Israel out from among them His loving devotion endures forever.
12with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. His loving devotion endures forever.
13He divided the Red Sea in two His loving devotion endures forever.
14and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever.
15but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever.
16He led His people through the wilderness. His loving devotion endures forever.
17He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever.
18and slaughtered mighty kings— His loving devotion endures forever.
19Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever.
20and Og king of Bashan— His loving devotion endures forever.
21and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever.
22a heritage to His servant Israel. His loving devotion endures forever.
23He remembered us in our low estate His loving devotion endures forever.
24and freed us from our enemies. His loving devotion endures forever.
25He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever.
26Give thanks to the God of heaven! His loving devotion endures forever.
Understanding American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible in Psalms 136
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
A modern translation balancing readability with faithfulness to the original texts. Written in clear, contemporary English for both reading and study. A strong all-around choice for daily use.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 136:16
"To him that led his people through the wilderness; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:"
"He led His people through the wilderness. His loving devotion endures forever."
