Psalms 136:17 bbe — To him who overcame great kings: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:

Bible in Basic English

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

— Psalms 136:17, Bible in Basic English

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Psalms 136:17 in Other Translations

5 versions All translations

KJV
“To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“To him that smote great kings; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever; ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
WEB
“To him who struck great kings; for his loving kindness endures forever;”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
NET
“to the one who struck down great kings, for his loyal love endures,”
NET Bible · Read this chapter in NET
KJVA
“To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:”
King James Version with Apocrypha · Read this chapter in KJVA

Psalms 136 — Context

And let Israel go through it: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:

By him Pharaoh and his army were overturned in the Red Sea: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

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

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

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

Sihon, king of the Amorites: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:

And Og, king of Bashan: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:

Psalms 136:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions

What does Psalms 136:17 say?

Psalms 136:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “To him who overcame great kings: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:”

Where is Psalms 136:17 in the Bible?

Psalms 136:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 136, verse 17.

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 136:17.

What translation should I read Psalms 136:17 in?

Psalms 136:17 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 136:17?

Psalms 136:17 reads (BBE): “To him who overcame great kings: 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.

Psalms 136:17 bbe — To him who overcame great kings: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:

Read in Another Translation

Psalms 136:17 in Other Translations

Psalms 136 — Context

Psalms 136:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

Choose Theme

Light Themes 19

Dark Themes 11

Colorful Themes 2