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Scripture for when you are thankful and want to praise God

Gratitude wants words, and Scripture gives some of the oldest and best. These are real, cited passages of thanksgiving and praise — verses to study and pray, offered as a starting point, not the last word on your own thanks.

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A research assistant, not a ghostwriter. These are real passages to study for yourself — each cited to book, chapter and verse. Nothing here is shown that can’t be traced to a real address.

  • Psalms 147:1World English Biblegrounded
    Praise Yah, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him.
  • Deuteronomy 8:10World English Biblegrounded
    You shall eat and be full, and you shall bless Yahweh your God for the good land which he has given you.
  • Romans 11:22World English Biblegrounded
    See then the goodness and severity of God. Toward those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness; otherwise you also will be cut off.
  • Psalms 68:35World English Biblegrounded
    You are awesome, God, in your sanctuaries. The God of Israel gives strength and power to his people. Praise be to God!
  • Psalms 136:2World English Biblegrounded
    Give thanks to the God of gods; for his loving kindness endures forever.

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