Psalms 136:9
What does Psalms 136:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 136:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The moon and stars to rule by night; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
KJV
King James Version · 1611The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The moon and stars to rule by night; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The moon and the stars to have rule by night: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The moon and stars to rule by night, For to the age <FI>is<Fi> His kindness.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Blessed be he that shall take and dash thy little ones against the rock.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The moon and stars for rule over the night, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever:
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 8:3
When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, The moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
- Psalms 89:36
His seed shall endure for ever, And his throne as the sun before me.
- Job 31:26
If I have beheld the sun when it shined, Or the moon walking in brightness,
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