Psalm 136:8

Bible in Basic English 1965

The sun to have rule by day: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

Cross References

Genesis 1:16

And God made the two great lights: the greater light to be the ruler of the day, and the smaller light to be the ruler of the night: and he made the stars.

Psalm 148:3

Give praise to him, you sun and moon: give praise to him, all you stars of light.

Psalm 74:16

The day is yours and the night is yours: you made the light and the sun.

Jeremiah 31:35

These are the words of the Lord, who has given the sun for a light by day, ordering the moon and stars for a light by night, who puts the sea in motion, causing the thunder of its waves; the Lord of armies is his name.

Matthew 5:45

So that you may be the sons of your Father in heaven; for his sun gives light to the evil and to the good, and he sends rain on the upright man and on the sinner.