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Psalms 136:20 akjv — And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endures for ever:

American King James Version

" And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endures for ever: "

— Psalms 136:20, American King James Version

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Psalms 136 — Context

17

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

18

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

19

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

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

21

And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endures for ever:

22

Even an heritage to Israel his servant: for his mercy endures for ever.

23

Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endures for ever:

Psalms 136:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 136:20 say?
Psalms 136:20 in the American King James Version reads: “ And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endures for ever: ”
Where is Psalms 136:20 in the Bible?
Psalms 136:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 136, verse 20.
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 136:20.
What translation should I read Psalms 136:20 in?
Psalms 136:20 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 136:20?
Psalms 136:20 reads (AKJV): “ And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endures 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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