Today's Reading | February 17, 2026
Psalm 136
Introduction Psalm 136: Today’s reading is a hymn of thanksgiving for God’s eternal goodness and love. Written as a litany that was probably sung by the priests during worship, the words “his love is eternal” are a congregational response at the end of each verse. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 136:1 GNT Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good;…
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