Psalms 136:6
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endures for ever.
American King James Version (AKJV)
To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endures for ever.
American Standard Version (ASV)
To him that spread forth the earth above the waters; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
Basic English Translation (BBE)
To him by whom the earth was stretched out over the waters: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
Webster's Revision
To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
World English Bible
To him who spread out the earth above the waters; for his loving kindness endures forever:
English Revised Version (ERV)
To him that spread forth the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Clarke's Psalms 136:6 Bible Commentary
Stretched out the earth above the waters - Or, upon the waters. This seems to refer to a central abyss of waters, the existence of which has not been yet disproved.
Barnes's Psalms 136:6 Bible Commentary
To him that stretched out the earth above the waters - Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:9; see the notes at Psalm 24:2.
For his mercy ... - As an illustration of his benignity and kindness in preparing an abode for man, and for other creatures in the world. Whatever there is of life or happiness, on the continents and islands, has resulted from that act of God when "he made the dry land appear."
