Psalms 136:8
the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
In Context
7He made the great lights—His loving devotion endures forever.
9the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever.
Cross References
Genesis 1:16God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night. And He made the stars as well.
Psalms 148:3Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars.
Matthew 5:45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 136:2-10
Exhortations to Thanksgiving. 1 O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. 3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. 4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. 5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. 6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever. 7 To him that made great… Read the whole commentary →