To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
The making of the heavens is ascribed to wisdom, and that creative act is bound together with the declaration that mercy lasts forever. The wording holds creation and enduring mercy as one theme, so that the skill that formed the heavens is inseparable from unfailing kindness. Israel took up this praise to honor the Creator for His works and for the mercy displayed in delivering them and guiding them onward. The hymn was likewise taken up by the returned exiles as their recognition of merciful care extended toward them in their restoration.
The making of the heavens is ascribed to wisdom, and that creative act is bound together with the declaration that mercy lasts forever. The wording holds creation and enduring mercy as one theme, so that the skill that formed the heavens is inseparable from unfailing kindness. Israel took up this praise to honor the Creator for His works and for the mercy displayed in delivering them and guiding them onward. The hymn was likewise taken up by the returned exiles as their recognition of merciful care extended toward them in their restoration.