Psalms 74:16 akjv — The day is yours, the night also is yours: you have prepared the light and the sun.

American King James Version

" The day is yours, the night also is yours: you have prepared the light and the sun. "

— Psalms 74:16, American King James Version

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Psalms 74 — Context

13

You did divide the sea by your strength: you brake the heads of the dragons in the waters.

14

You brake the heads of leviathan in pieces, and gave him to be meat to the people inhabiting the wilderness.

15

You did split the fountain and the flood: you dried up mighty rivers.

16

The day is yours, the night also is yours: you have prepared the light and the sun.

17

You have set all the borders of the earth: you have made summer and winter.

18

Remember this, that the enemy has reproached, O LORD, and that the foolish people have blasphemed your name.

19

O deliver not the soul of your turtledove to the multitude of the wicked: forget not the congregation of your poor for ever.

Psalms 74:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 74:16 say?
Psalms 74:16 in the American King James Version reads: “ The day is yours, the night also is yours: you have prepared the light and the sun. ”
Where is Psalms 74:16 in the Bible?
Psalms 74:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 74, verse 16.
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 74:16.
What translation should I read Psalms 74:16 in?
Psalms 74:16 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 74:16?
Psalms 74:16 reads (AKJV): “ The day is yours, the night also is yours: you have prepared the light and the sun. ” 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.
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