And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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Verse 18 is found in chapter 136 of Psalms. Psalm 136 is built around the repeated refrain that the Lord’s mercy endures forever. The structure moves through creation, exodus, the defeat of kings, and provision for Israel, interpreting all history through the same divine quality. Repetition allows the community to remember that different events share a common foundation: God’s merciful faithfulness. The conclusion returns to daily providence, showing continuity between creation and history.
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Compare Psalms 136:18 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
und erwürgte mächtige Könige, denn seine Güte währet ewiglich:
Y mató reyes poderosos, Porque para siempre es su misericordia;
Y mató a reyes poderosos, porque su amor leal permanece para siempre.
Qui tua des rois puissants, Car sa miséricorde dure à toujours!
Ed uccise re potenti; Perciocchè la sua benignità è in eterno.
E matou reis famosos; porque a sua benignidade dura para sempre;
他殺戮威武的君王, 因他的慈愛永遠長存;
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