Psalms 136:18

What does Psalms 136:18 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 136:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And put noble kings to death: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Yea, He doth slay honourable kings, For to the age <FI>is<Fi> His kindness.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And slew famous kings, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever;

Context

v.17To him that smote great kings; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;

v.18This passage

v.19Sihon king of the Amorites; For his lovingkindness endureth forever;

Cross references

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  • Deuteronomy 29:7

    And when ye came unto this place, Sihon the king of Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, came out against us unto battle, and we smote them:

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