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The sun rises, and they steal away, And lay down in their dens.

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God's Ordered World

Commentators observe that this verse depicts God's wise and beautiful ordering of creation. The rising sun signals a divinely appointed transition where nocturnal animals retreat, making way for humanity's daily work. This daily rhythm is not random but a display of God's providential care over all His creatures.

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Psalms

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 104:22

18th Century

Theologian

The sun arises - A new scene in this endless variety of incidents in a world full of life and beauty. The psalmist sees the light break in t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 104:22

19th Century

Bishop

Lay them down. —With sunrise all is changed. The Wild animals, with their savage instincts, give way to man with his orderly habit…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 104:22

19th Century

Preacher

You see, the psalmist does not cease his praise, but finds a theme for music even in the rest of the beasts.

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 104:22

17th Century

Pastor

The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together
Having gone some one way, some another, seeking their prey; but upo…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 104:19–30

17th Century

Minister

We are to praise and magnify God for the constant succession of day and night. And see how those who wait for the twilight and have fellowship with…