Psalms 136:9

“The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.”

"The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever." - Psalms 136:9
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What does Psalms 136:9 mean?

Psalms 136:9 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "The moon to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever." This verse is part of Psalm 136, which is a hymn of praise and thanksgiving. Throughout the psalm, the writer acknowledges the greatness and everlasting mercy…

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The Eternal Light of God’s Mercy: A Reflection on Psalm 136:9

As we ponder the poetic wisdom of Psalm 136:9, we find solace and inspiration in the profound proclamation: "The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever." This verse, nestled within a psalm that extols the enduring mercy of God, invites us to observe the…

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A Prayer of Gratitude for Divine Creation and Everlasting Mercy

O Lord, my God, Creator of the heavens and the earth, the One who spoke light into existence, I come before You today with a heart filled with gratitude and awe. Your wondrous works surround me, and as I gaze upon the night sky, I am reminded of the beauty and majesty of Your…

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Psalms 136:9 - "The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 136:17 - "To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:"
Psalms 136:18 - "And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:"
Psalms 136:21 - "And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:"
Psalms 136:26 - "O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever."
"And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:" - Psalms 136:20
Psalms 136:19 - "Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:"
Psalms 136:20 - "And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:"
Psalms 136:10 - "To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:"
"And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:" - Psalms 136:18
Psalms 136:12 - "With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 136:8 - "The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:"
Psalms 136:6 - "To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 119:136 - "Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law."
Psalms 136:4 - "To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 136:15 - "But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 136:7 - "To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:"
Psalms 136:5 - "To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 136:16 - "To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever."
"O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever." - Psalms 136:3
"Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever." - Psalms 136:22
Psalms 136:25 - "Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 136:14 - "And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:"
Psalms 136:3 - "O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 136:13 - "To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:"
"The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever." - Psalm 136:9
Psalms 136:23 - "Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:"
Psalms 136:24 - "And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever."
Psalms 136:22 - "Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever."