Psalms 136:8 kjva — The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:"

— Psalms 136:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:”
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ASV
“The sun to rule by day; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever; ”
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WEB
“The sun to rule by day; for his loving kindness endures forever;”
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NET
“the sun to rule by day, for his loyal love endures,”
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DRB
“O daughter of Babylon, miserable: blessed shall he be who shall repay thee thy payment which thou hast paid us.”
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BBE
“The sun to have rule by day: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.”
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Psalms 136 — Context

To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.

To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.

To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:

The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:

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

To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:

And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Psalms 136:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 136:8 say?

Psalms 136:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:”

Where is Psalms 136:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 136:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 136, verse 8.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 136:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 136:8 in?

Psalms 136:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 136:8?

Psalms 136:8 reads (KJVA): “The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 136:8 kjva — The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:

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