9 The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
9 the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.
9 the moon and stars to rule over the night, for his steadfast love endures forever;
9 Moon and stars as guardians of the night, His love never quits.
9 The moon and stars to rule by night, For His mercy endures forever.
9 and the moon and stars to rule the night. His faithful love endures forever.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 136:9
Commentary on Psalm 136:1-9
(Read Psalm 136:1-9)
Forgetful as we are, things must be often repeated to us. By "mercy" we understand the Lord's disposition to save those whom sin has rendered miserable and vile, and all the provision he has made for the redemption of sinners by Jesus Christ. The counsels of this mercy have been from everlasting, and the effects of it will endure for ever, to all who are interested in it. The Lord continues equally ready to show mercy to all who seek for it, and this is the source of all our hope and comfort.