19 He appointed [a]the moon for certain seasons: [b]the sun knoweth his going down.

20 Thou makest darkness, and it is night, wherein all the beasts of the forest creep forth.

21 The lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat [c]at God.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 104:19 As to separate the night from the day, and to note days, months and years.
  2. Psalm 104:19 That is, by his course, either far or near, it noteth summer, winter and other seasons.
  3. Psalm 104:21 That is, they only find meat according to God’s providence, who careth even for the brute beasts.

19 He made the moon to mark the seasons,(A)
    and the sun(B) knows when to go down.
20 You bring darkness,(C) it becomes night,(D)
    and all the beasts of the forest(E) prowl.
21 The lions roar for their prey(F)
    and seek their food from God.(G)

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