Psalms 104:20
Thou hast appointed darkness, and it is night: in it shall all the beasts of the woods go about:
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth.
In Context
19He hath made the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.
21The young lions roaring after their prey, and seeking their meat from God.
Cross References
Genesis 1:4And God saw the light that it was good; and he divided the light from the darkness.
Psalms 50:10For all the beasts of the woods are mine: the cattle on the hills, and the oxen.
Amos 1:13Thus saith the Lord: For three crimes of the children of Ammon, and for four I will not convert him: because he hath ripped up the women with child of Galaad to enlarge his border.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 104:20-31
The Divine Bounty. 19 He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down. 20 Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth. 21 The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God. 22 The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens. 23 Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening. 24 O Lord , how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.… Read the whole commentary →