Psalm 136:5-9

King James Version

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

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

⁷To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:

⁸The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:

⁹The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalm 136:5-9

New King James Version

⁵^(A)To Him who by wisdom made the heavens,
For His mercy endures forever;
⁶^(B)To Him who laid out the earth above the waters,
For His mercy endures forever;
⁷^(C)To Him who made great lights,
For His mercy endures forever—
⁸^(D)The sun to rule by day,
For His mercy endures forever;
⁹The moon and stars to rule by night,
For His mercy endures forever.

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Psalm 136:5-9

New International Version

⁵who by his understanding^(A) made the heavens,^(B)
His love endures forever.
⁶who spread out the earth^(C) upon the waters,^(D)
His love endures forever.
⁷who made the great lights^(E)—
His love endures forever.
⁸the sun to govern^(F) the day,
His love endures forever.
⁹the moon and stars to govern the night;
His love endures forever.