And made Israel to pass through the midst of it; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever.
And caused Israel to pass through its midst, For to the age is His kindness,
And made Israel to pass through the midst of it, 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…