¹⁷ To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

¹⁷ To him who struck great kings;
for his loving kindness endures forever;

¹⁷ To him that smote great kings, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever,

¹⁷ To him that smote great kings; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;