To him that smote Egypt in their first-born; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever.
To Him smiting Egypt in their first-born, For to the age is His kindness.
To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever,
Psalms — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
1. For his mercy, etc. The insertion of this clause again and again in so many short and abrupt sentences, may seem a vain repetition, but verses repeated by way of chorus are both allowed and admired in profane poets, and why should we object to the reiteration in this…