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Psalms 136:5

Psalms 136:5
To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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, Pro 3:19;

for his mercy endureth for ever;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

To him that by wisdom made the heavens - Made them in so wise a manner; where so much wisdom was manifested. See Pro 3:19; Pro 8:24-31. For his mercy ... - The making of the heavens was a…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 136:1-9

The duty we are here again and again called to is to give thanks, to offer the sacrifice of praise continually, not the fruits of our ground or cattle, but the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to his…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

O give thanks unto the redeemer of Israel (Isa 49:7), for &c.

by wisdom By understanding, as Pro 3:19; Jer 10:12.