Psalm 136:17-22
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
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17 Who struck down great kings,(A)
for his mercy endures forever;
18 Slew powerful kings,
for his mercy endures forever;
19 Sihon, king of the Amorites,
for his mercy endures forever;
20 Og, king of Bashan,
for his mercy endures forever;
21 And made their lands a heritage,
for his mercy endures forever;
22 [a]A heritage for Israel, his servant,
for his mercy endures forever.
Footnotes
- 136:22 A heritage for Israel: the land was given to Israel by God to be handed on to future generations.
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