Parallel Verses English Standard Version to him who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever; King James Bible To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. American Standard Version To him that by understanding made the heavens; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever: Douay-Rheims Bible Who made the heavens in understanding: for his mercy endureth for ever. English Revised Version To him that by understanding made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. Webster's Bible Translation To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 136:5 Parallel Commentary Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old TestamentA call to the praise of Jahve, who is exalted above the gods of the nations, addressed to Israel as a whole, rounds off the Psalm by recurring to its beginning. The threefold call in Psalm 115:9-11; Psalm 118:2-4, is rendered fourfold here by the introduction of the house of the Levites, and the wishing of a blessing in Psalm 134:3 is turned into an ascription of praise. Zion, whence Jahve's self-attestation, so rich in power and loving-kindness, is spread abroad, is also to be the place whence His glorious attestation by the mouth of men is spread abroad. History has realized this. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge In the contrivance of the celestial bodies--in their specific gravities, relations, connections, influences on each other, revolutions, etc.; and in the wonderful adaptation of the atmosphere for the purposes of refracting the light, forming rain, dew, snow, etc., are exhibited the most astonishing displays of the Divine wisdom. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Proverbs 8:22-29 The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old... Cross References Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Psalm 104:24 O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Proverbs 3:19 The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens; Jeremiah 10:12 It is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens. Jeremiah 51:15 "It is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens. Jump to Previous Age Endures Endureth Everlasting Forever Heavens Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Making Mercy Skill Steadfast Unchanging Understanding WisdomJump to Next Age Endures Endureth Everlasting Forever Heavens Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Making Mercy Skill Steadfast Unchanging Understanding WisdomLinks Psalm 136:5 NIVPsalm 136:5 NLT Psalm 136:5 ESV Psalm 136:5 NASB Psalm 136:5 KJV Psalm 136:5 Bible Apps Psalm 136:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 136:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 136:5 French Bible Psalm 136:5 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |