“From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised.”
From the rising of the sun to its setting the name of the LORD is to be praised. The geographical scope ('rising of the sun,' 'its setting') encompasses all earthly space where God is praised. The daily cycle suggests that praise persists through the entire movement of creation. This verse extends the scope of praise globally and throughout the day.
Church Fathers on Psalms 113:3
1. ...When ye hear sung in the Psalms, “Praise the Lord, you children” Psalm 112:1; imagine not that that exhortation pertains not unto you, because having already passed the youth of the body, you are either blooming in the prime of manhood, or growing gray with the honours of old age: for unto all of you the Apostle says, “Brethren, be not children in understanding; howbeit, in malice be children, but in understanding be men.” What malice in particular, save pride? For it…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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