Let the Lord be praised. O give praise to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
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Who is able to give an account of the great acts of the Lord, or to make clear all his praise?
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Happy are they whose decisions are upright, and he who does righteousness at all times.
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Keep me in mind, O Lord, when you are good to your people; O let your salvation come to me;
Psalms 106:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 106:1 say?
Psalms 106:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let the Lord be praised. O give praise to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.”
Where is Psalms 106:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 106:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 106, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 106:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 106:1 in?
Psalms 106:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 106:1?
Psalms 106:1 reads (BBE): “Let the Lord be praised. O give praise to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.