1361 Give ye thanks unto Jehovah, for he is good; for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever: 2 Give thanks unto the God of gods, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever; 3 Give thanks unto the Lord of lords, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever. 4 To him who alone doeth great wonders, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever: 5 To him that by understanding made the heavens, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever; 6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever; 7 To him that made great lights, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever; 8 The sun for rule over the day, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever, 9 The moon and stars for rule over the night, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever:
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 136:1-9
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.