Psalms 136:5

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

Psalms 136:5 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
English Standard Version (ESV)
5 to him who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever;
New Living Translation (NLT)
5 Give thanks to him who made the heavens so skillfully. His faithful love endures forever.
The Message Bible (MSG)
5 The God whose skill formed the cosmos, His love never quits.
American Standard Version (ASV)
5 To him that by understanding made the heavens; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
5 to the one who made the heavens by his understanding-- because his mercy endures forever.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
5 He made the heavens skillfully. His love is eternal.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
5 By his understanding he made the heavens. "His faithful love continues forever."

Psalms 136:5 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 136:5

To him that by wisdom made the heavens
In such a curious manner, in such a proper and delightful situation, with such furniture, and for such uses, ( Proverbs 3:19 ) ;

for his mercy [endureth] for ever;
which appears in the continued influences of the heaven; the dew, rain, and snow, that descend from it on the earth to water and make it fruitful, and to produce those rich and valuable blessings called the "precious things of heaven", ( Deuteronomy 33:13 ) ; and which are of the utmost importance for the service of man and beast: and, besides, God has of his infinite mercy, which continues, provided an inheritance in the heavens, a house eternal in the heavens, mansions of bliss and glory there, which Christ is now preparing for his saints, that they may dwell with him in them for evermore.

Psalms 136:5 In-Context

3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.
4 to him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.
5 who by his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever.
6 who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.
7 who made the great lights— His love endures forever.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Proverbs 3:19; Jeremiah 51:15
  • 2. S Genesis 1:1
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