Psalm 112:4 refers to light dawning in darkness for the upright; can this be confirmed scientifically, or is it purely metaphorical language with no empirical validation? If Genesis describes the creation of the sun on the fourth day, how were there 'days' before the sun existed?

Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.

4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. 5 Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.

Daily Bible Reading, November 2022: “God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise.” Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.

Sunrise breaks through the darkness for good people— God’s grace and mercy and justice!

Psalms 112:4 Context. 1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. 2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. 3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

4 Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness; He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. 5 A good man deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion. 6 Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. 7 He will not be afraid of evil tidings;

4 Light dawns in the darkness for the upright— for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous. 5 It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice. 6 Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever. 7 He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

Psalm 112:4 ESV Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous. NIV Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.

1 Praise the Lord! Who delights greatly in His commandments. The generation of the upright will be blessed. And his righteousness endures forever. He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. He will guide his affairs with discretion. The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.