5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Other Translations of Psalm 136:5

New International Version

5 who by his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever.

English Standard Version

5 to him who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever;

The Message

5 The God whose skill formed the cosmos, His love never quits.

New King James Version

5 To Him who by wisdom made the heavens, For His mercy endures forever;

New Living Translation

5 Give thanks to him who made the heavens so skillfully. His faithful love endures forever.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 136:5

Commentary on Psalm 136:1-9

(Read Psalm 136:1-9)

Forgetful as we are, things must be often repeated to us. By "mercy" we understand the Lord's disposition to save those whom sin has rendered miserable and vile, and all the provision he has made for the redemption of sinners by Jesus Christ. The counsels of this mercy have been from everlasting, and the effects of it will endure for ever, to all who are interested in it. The Lord continues equally ready to show mercy to all who seek for it, and this is the source of all our hope and comfort.

6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Other Translations of Psalm 136:6

New International Version

6 who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.

English Standard Version

6 to him who spread out the earth above the waters, for his steadfast love endures forever;

The Message

6 The God who laid out earth on ocean foundations, His love never quits.

New King James Version

6 To Him who laid out the earth above the waters, For His mercy endures forever;

New Living Translation

6 Give thanks to him who placed the earth among the waters. His faithful love endures forever.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 136:6

Commentary on Psalm 136:1-9

(Read Psalm 136:1-9)

Forgetful as we are, things must be often repeated to us. By "mercy" we understand the Lord's disposition to save those whom sin has rendered miserable and vile, and all the provision he has made for the redemption of sinners by Jesus Christ. The counsels of this mercy have been from everlasting, and the effects of it will endure for ever, to all who are interested in it. The Lord continues equally ready to show mercy to all who seek for it, and this is the source of all our hope and comfort.