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Psalms 136:17 kjva — To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:"

— Psalms 136:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 136 — Context

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And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:

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But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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

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To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

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

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Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:

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And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 136:17 say?
Psalms 136:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth 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 (KJVA): “To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth 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.
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