Psalms 66:7

Psalms 66:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.
• New International Version (NIV)He rules forever by his power, his eyes watch the nations— let not the rebellious rise up against him.
• English Standard Version (ESV)who rules by his might forever, whose eyes keep watch on the nations— let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah
• New King James Version (NKJV)He rules by His power forever; His eyes observe the nations; Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah

Context of Psalms 66:7

5Come and see the works of God, He is awesome in His deeds toward the children of men. 6He turned the sea into dry land; They crossed through the river on foot; There we rejoiced in Him. Who rules by His might forever, His eyes keep watch on the nations; Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah. 8Bless our God, O peoples, And make the sound of His praise be heard abroad, 9Who keeps us among the living, And does not allow our feet to slip or stumble.

Psalms 66:7 word by word

מֹ֘שֵׁ֤ל בִּגְבוּרָת֨וֹ׀ עוֹלָ֗ם עֵ֭ינָיו בַּגּוֹיִ֣ם תִּצְפֶּ֑ינָה הַסּוֹרְרִ֓ים׀ אַל־יָר֖וּמוּ לָ֣מוֹ סֶֽלָה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• He rulethמָשַׁלmâshal · to ruleH4910
• by his powerגְּבוּרָהgebûrâh · mightH1369
• for everעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769
• his eyesעַ֫יִן‛ayin · eyeH5869
• beholdצָפָהtsâphâh · to watchH6822
• the nationsגּוֹיgôy gôy · nationH1471
• let not the rebelliousסָרַרsârar · to rebelH5637
• exaltרוּםrûm · to exaltH7311
• Selahסֶ֫לָהselâh · SelahH5542

Cross-references for Psalms 66:7

• Psalms 62:11God has spoken once, Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God.
• Daniel 4:35All the inhabitants of the earth are regarded as nothing. But He does according to His will in the host of heaven And among the inhabitants of the earth; And no one can hold back His hand Or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’
• Daniel 6:26I issue a decree that in all the dominion of my kingdom men are to [reverently] fear and tremble before the God of Daniel, For He is the living God, enduring and steadfast forever, And His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed, And His dominion will be forever.
• Matthew 6:13And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.]’
• Matthew 28:18Jesus came up and said to them, “All authority (all power of absolute rule) in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
• Psalms 11:4The Lord is in His holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven. His eyes see, His eyelids test the children of men.
• Psalms 33:13The Lord looks [down] from heaven; He sees all the sons of man;
• 2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth so that He may support those whose heart is completely His. You have acted foolishly in this; therefore, from now on you will have wars.”
• Psalms 2:10Now therefore, O kings, act wisely; Be instructed and take warning, O leaders (judges, rulers) of the earth.
• Psalms 52:1Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The lovingkindness of God endures all day long.
• Psalms 73:3For I was envious of the arrogant As I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
• Psalms 75:4I said to the arrogant, ‘Do not boast;’ And to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up the horn [of self-glorification].
• Exodus 18:11Now I know that the Lord is greater than all gods; indeed, it was proven when they acted insolently toward Israel [and the Lord showed Himself infinitely superior to all their gods].”
• Job 9:4God is wise in heart and mighty in strength; Who has [ever] defied or challenged Him and remained unharmed?
• Isaiah 10:7Yet it is not Assyria’s intention [to do My will], Nor does it plan so in its heart, But instead it is its purpose to destroy And to cut off many nations.
• Isaiah 37:28But I know your sitting down And your going out and your coming in [every detail of your life], And your raging against Me.

Commentaries on Psalms 66:7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7Be ruleth by his power - His omnipotence is employed to support his followers, and cast down his enemies. His eyes behold the nations - He sees what they purpose, what they intend to do; and what they will do, if he restrain them not. Let not the rebellious exalt themselves - They shall not succeed in their designs: they have their own aggrandizement in view, but thou wilt disappoint and cast them down. Selah - Mark this. It is true.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7He ruleth by his power for ever - literally, “Ruling by his power forever.” The idea is, that he does this constantly; in each age and generation. He never has ceased to rule; he never will. His dominion extends from age to age, and will stretch forward forever. The power which he evinced in delivering his people he retains now, and will retain forever. In that unchanging power, his people may confide; that unchanging power, the wicked should fear. His…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7God's power brings redemption. The same word appears in Psalm 65:6 to describe God's power in creation (see also Psalm 80:2).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. behold the nations--watch their conduct.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 66

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings