Psalms 136:16

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

He led His people through the wilderness. His loving devotion endures forever.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

To him who took his people through the waste land: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

Free Bible Version

To him who led his people through the wilderness. For his trustworthy love lasts forever.

Geneva Bible 1599

Which led his people through the wildernes: for his mercie endureth for euer:

King James (Authorized) Version

To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.

One Unity Resource Bible

To him who led his people through the wilderness; for his steadfast love endures forever:

Translation for Translators

He is the one who led his people safely through the desert; his faithful love for us endures forever.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Give thanks to him who led his people through the wilderness, for his covenant faithfulness endures forever—

Noah Webster Bible

To him who led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.

World English Bible

to him who led his people through the wilderness, for his loving kindness endures forever;

Young's Literal Translation

To Him leading His people in a wilderness, For to the age [is] His kindness.

Context

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.

Summary

This verse highlights God's sovereignty and power in leading His people through the wilderness. It emphasizes His faithfulness and provision, as He guided the Israelites safely and miraculously through the desert. The mention of 'His mercy endures forever' serves as a reminder of God's enduring love and compassion towards His chosen ones. The verse encourages gratitude and trust in God's unfailing care, even in the midst of challenges and uncertainties. Overall, it celebrates the divine protection and guidance that God extends to His people throughout their journey.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

To him which led his people through the wilderness,.... Where there was no path. This the Lord did by going before them in a pillar of cloud by day, and in a pillar of fire by night, to show them the way in which they should go, Exo 13:21; see Psa 78:14; for his mercy endureth for ever; among the manifold mercies of God, shown to Israel in the wilderness, this is one taken notice of by Nehemiah, Neh 9:19; that the pillar of cloud and fire, to direct them, never departed from them while in it: and this act of "leading" them not only includes the guidance of them in the way, but the provision made for them; of water out of the rock, and of manna that fell about their tents every day; and of flesh and feathered fowl, like dust, so that they wanted nothing; and also the protection of them from their enemies: all which were proofs of his constant care over them, and continual mercy to them; see Psa 78:15.