Psalm 136:1
“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 136Meaning
The opening establishes thanksgiving and the recurring refrain as the interpretive center of the litany.
Read carefully
Psalm 136 praises enduring mercy without promising an immediate end to every difficulty.
Reflection
Let gratitude begin with God’s character rather than favorable circumstances.