New International Reader's Version

Psalm 136:5-16 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

5. By his understanding he made the heavens. His faithful love continues forever.

6. He spread out the earth on the waters. His faithful love continues forever.

7. He made the great lights in the sky. His faithful love continues forever.

8. He made the sun to rule over the day. His faithful love continues forever.

9. He made the moon and stars to rule over the night. His faithful love continues forever.

10. Give thanks to the One who killed the oldest son of each family in Egypt. His faithful love continues forever.

11. He brought the people of Israel out of Egypt. His faithful love continues forever.

12. He did it by reaching out his mighty hand and powerful arm. His faithful love continues forever.

13. Give thanks to the One who parted the Red Sea. His faithful love continues forever.

14. He brought Israel through the middle of it. His faithful love continues forever.

15. But he swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His faithful love continues forever.

16. Give thanks to the One who led his people through the desert. His faithful love continues forever.