Psalms 136:3
For, in that place, those who led us into captivity questioned us about the words of the songs. And those who carried us away said: “Sing us a hymn from the songs of Zion.”
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
In Context
2By the willow trees, in their midst, we hung up our instruments.
4How can we sing a song of the Lord in a foreign land?
Cross References
1 Timothy 6:15For at the proper time, he shall reveal the blessed and only Power, the King of kings and the Lord of lords,
Revelation 19:16And he has on his garment and on his thigh written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 136:2-10
Exhortations to Thanksgiving. 1 O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. 3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. 4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. 5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. 6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever. 7 To him that made great… Read the whole commentary →