"Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened."

"I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people."

"I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:  That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works."

"Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness."

"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

"O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever."

"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name."

"Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift."

"Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people."

"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men."