American Standard Version
Psalms 66:7
7He ruleth by his might for ever;His eyes observe the nations:Let not the rebellious exalt themselves.[Selah
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 terrible in his doing toward the children of men. 6He turned the sea into dry land; They went through the river on foot: There did we rejoice in him. He ruleth by his might for ever; His eyes observe the nations: Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. [Selah 8Oh bless our God, ye peoples, And make the voice of his praise to be heard; 9Who holdeth our soul in life, And suffereth not our feet to be moved.
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מֹ֘שֵׁ֤ל בִּגְבוּרָת֨וֹ׀ עוֹלָ֗ם עֵ֭ינָיו בַּגּוֹיִ֣ם תִּצְפֶּ֑ינָה הַסּוֹרְרִ֓ים׀ אַל־יָר֖וּמוּ לָ֣מוֹ סֶֽלָה׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 66:7
- Psalms 62:11God hath spoken once, Twice have I heard this, That power belongeth unto God.
- Daniel 4:35and all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
- Daniel 6:26I make a decree, that in all the dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel; for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, And his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed; and his dominion shall be even unto the end.
- Matthew 6:13And bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
- Matthew 28:18And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.
- Psalms 11:4Jehovah is in his holy temple; Jehovah, his throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
- Psalms 33:13Jehovah looketh from heaven; He beholdeth all the sons of men;
- 2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of Jehovah run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
- Psalms 2:10Now therefore be wise, O ye kings: Be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
- Psalms 52:1Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? The lovingkindness of God endureth continually.
- Psalms 73:3For I was envious at the arrogant, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
- Psalms 75:4I said unto the arrogant, Deal not arrogantly; And to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
- Exodus 18:11Now I know that Jehovah is greater than all gods; yea, in the thing wherein they dealt proudly against them.
- Job 9:4He iswise in heart, and mighty in strength: Who hath hardened himself against him, and prospered?—
- Isaiah 10:7Howbeit he meaneth not so, neither doth his heart think so; but it is in his heart to destroy, and to cut off nations not a few.
- Isaiah 37:28But I know thy sitting down, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy 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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- 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
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