Psalms 136:5

“To him that by wisdom made the heavens, etc.] In such a curious manner, in such a proper and delightful situation, with such furniture, and for such uses, (<200319>Proverbs 3:19); for his mercy [endureth] for ever; which appears in the continued influences of the heaven; the dew, rain, and snow, that descend from it on the earth to water and make it fruitful, and to produce those rich and valuable blessings called the “precious things of heaven”, (<053313>Deuteronomy 33:13); and which are of the utmost importance for the service of man and beast: and, besides, God has of his infinite mercy, which continues, provided an inheritance in the heavens, a house eternal in the heavens, mansions of…”

“To him that by wisdom made the heavens - Made them in so wise a manner; where so much wisdom was manifested. See Proverbs 3:19; Proverbs 8:24-31. For his mercy ... - The making of the heavens was a manifestation of mercy and goodness as furnishing an abode for unfallen and holy beings; as a dwelling-place for redeemed sinners when they shall be removed there from the earth; and as, by their order, their beauty, their harmony, and their happy influences, tending to promote the happiness of man on earth. return to 'Top of Page'”

“In the contrivance of the celestial bodies - in their specific gravities, relations, connections, influences on each other, revolutions, etc.; and in the wonderful adaptation of the atmosphere for the purposes of refracting the light, forming rain, dew, snow, etc., are exhibited the most astonishing displays of the Divine wisdom. Psa 33:6, Psa 104:24; Gen 1:1; Pro 3:19, Pro 3:20, Pro 8:22-29; Jer 51:15 Psalms 136:6”