“They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations.”
The prayer that the king might endure and be revered as long as the sun and moon articulates the desire for the perpetual and universal recognition of righteous rule. The cosmic imagery (sun and moon) suggests permanence and comprehensiveness. This verse expresses the hope that righteous governance will be enduring.
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