5  to him who ^aby understanding ^bmade the heavens,

for his steadfast love endures forever;

6  to him who ^cspread out the earth ^dabove the waters,

for his steadfast love endures forever;

7  to him who ^emade the great lights,

for his steadfast love endures forever;

8  the sun to rule over the day,

for his steadfast love endures forever;

9  the moon and stars to rule over the night,

for his steadfast love endures forever;

25  he who ^qgives food to all flesh,

for his steadfast love endures forever.