Psalms 136:17

What does Psalms 136:17 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 136:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

To him that smote great kings; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

To him that smote great kings; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

To him who overcame great kings: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

To Him smiting great kings, For to the age <FI>is<Fi> His kindness.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.16To him that led his people through the wilderness; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:

v.17This passage

v.18And slew famous kings; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Joshua 12:1

    Now these are the kings of the land, whom the children of Israel smote, and possessed their land beyond the Jordan toward the sunrising, from the valley of the Arnon unto mount Hermon, and all the Arabah eastward:

  • Psalms 135:10

    Who smote many nations, And slew mighty kings,

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