Psalms 104:20
You make darkness, and it is night, in which all the animals of the forest prowl.
World Messianic Bible
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 appointed the moon for seasons. The sun knows when to set.
21The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their food from God.
Cross References
Genesis 1:4God saw the light, and saw that it was good. God divided the light from the darkness.
Psalms 50:10For every animal of the forest is mine, and the livestock on a thousand hills.
Psalms 139:10even there your hand will lead me, and your right hand will hold me.
Amos 1:13The LORD says: “For three transgressions of the children of Ammon, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment, because they have ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead, that they may enlarge their 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 →