Psalms 89:7

Psalms 89:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.
• New International Version (NIV)In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; he is more awesome than all who surround him.
• English Standard Version (ESV)a God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones, and awesome above all who are around him?
• New King James Version (NKJV)God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, And to be held in reverence by all those around Him.

Context of Psalms 89:7

5The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD— Your faithfulness as well— in the assembly of the holy ones. 6For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him. 8O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You. 9You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.

Psalms 89:7 word by word

אֵ֣ל נַ֭עֲרָץ בְּסוֹד־קְדֹשִׁ֣ים רַבָּ֑ה וְ֝נוֹרָ֗א עַל־כָּל־סְבִיבָֽיו׃Read the interlinear

• In the councilסוֹדsôd · counselH5475
• of the holy onesקָדוֹשׁqâdôsh qâdôsh · holyH6918
• Godאֵל'êl · GodH410
• is greatlyרַבrab · manyH7227
• fearedעָרַץ‛ârats · to trembleH6206
• and awesomeיָרֵאyârê' · to fear: revereH3372
• aboveעַל‛al · uponH5921
• allכֹּלkôl kôl · allH3605
• who surround Himסָבִיבsâbîyb sebîybâh · aroundH5439

Cross-references for Psalms 89:7

• Psalms 76:7You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You?
• Leviticus 10:3Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD meant when He said: ‘To those who come near Me I will show My holiness, and in the sight of all the people I will reveal My glory.’” But Aaron remained silent.
• Isaiah 6:2Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.
• Isaiah 66:2Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.
• Jeremiah 10:7Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.
• Matthew 10:28Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
• Luke 12:4I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
• Acts 5:11And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events.
• Hebrews 12:28Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.
• Revelation 15:3and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!

Commentaries on Psalms 89:7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7God is greatly to be feared - In all religious assemblies the deepest reverence for God should rest upon the people. Where this does not prevail, there is no true worship. While some come with a proper Scriptural boldness to the throne of grace, there are others who come into the presence of God with a reprehensible, if not sinful, boldness.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7God is greatly to be feared - There is that in him which is suited to fill the mind with solemn feelings, and this is a proper state of mind with which to come before him. Nature teaches us that God should be approached with awe; and all the teachings of revelation confirm this. His power is to be feared; his justice is to be feared; his holiness is to be feared; and there is much also in his goodness, his benevolence, his mercy, to fill the mind with…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-14Verses 5-14 The more God's works are known, the more they are admired. And to praise the Lord, is to acknowledge him to be such a one that there is none like him. Surely then we should feel and express reverence when we worship God. But how little of this appears in our congregations, and how much cause have we to humble ourselves on this account! That almighty power which smote Egypt, will scatter the enemies of the church, while all who trust in God's…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-8God is the absolute standard of faithfulness, commitment, and order. The angelic beings and the heavens testify to his constancy.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6-76-7. This is worthy of our belief, for His faithfulness (is praised) by the congregation of saints or holy ones; that is, angels (compare De 33:2; Da 8:13). sons of the mighty--(compare Psa 29:1). So is He to be admired on earth.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 89:7

• Church
• Fear of God
• Worship

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Commentaries on Psalms 89

• 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