Psalms 136:6
What does Psalms 136:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 136:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000To him that spread forth the earth above the waters; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
KJV
King James Version · 1611To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901To him that spread forth the earth above the waters; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949To him by whom the earth was stretched out over the waters: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862To Him spreading the earth over the waters, For to the age <FI>is<Fi> His kindness.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Let my tongue cleave to my jaws, if I do not remember thee: If I make not Jerusalem the beginning of my joy.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890To him that stretched out the earth above the waters, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 37:18
Canst thou with him spread out the sky, Which is strong as a molten mirror?
- Psalms 24:2
For he hath founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the floods.
- Isaiah 42:5
Thus saith God Jehovah, he that created the heavens, and stretched them forth; he that spread abroad the earth and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:
- Zechariah 12:1
The burden of the word of Jehovah concerning Israel. Thus saith Jehovah, who stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man within him:
- Isaiah 44:24
Thus saith Jehovah, thy Redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb: I am Jehovah, that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth (who is with me?);
- Psalms 104:2
Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment; Who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain;
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