The moon and stars to rule by night; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever.
The moon and stars to rule by night, For to the age is His kindness.
The moon and stars for rule over the night, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever:
Psalms — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
1. For his mercy, etc. The insertion of this clause again and again in so many short and abrupt sentences, may seem a vain repetition, but verses repeated by way of chorus are both allowed and admired in profane poets, and why should we object to the reiteration in this…