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Psalms 66:7
7He ruleth by his power 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] doings 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 power for ever; his eyes observe the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah. 8Bless our God, ye peoples, and make the voice of his praise to be heard; 9Who hath set 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 62:11Once hath God spoken, twice have I heard this, that strength [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 the heavens, 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 every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel; for he is the living God, and steadfast for ever, and his kingdom [that] which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end.
- Matthew 6:13and lead us not into temptation, but save us from evil.
- Matthew 28:18And Jesus coming up spoke to them, saying, All power has been given me in heaven and upon earth.
- Psalms 11:4Jehovah [is] in the temple of his holiness; Jehovah, — his throne is in the heavens: his eyes behold, his eyelids try the children of men.
- Psalms 33:13Jehovah looketh from the heavens; he beholdeth all the sons of men:
- 2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of Jehovah run to and fro through the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of those whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
- Psalms 2:10And now, O kings, be ye wise, be admonished, ye judges of the earth.
- Psalms 52:1Why boastest thou thyself in evil, thou mighty man? The loving-kindness of God [abideth] continually.
- Psalms 73:3For I was envious at the arrogant, seeing the prosperity of the wicked.
- Psalms 75:4I said unto the boastful, Boast not; and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
- Exodus 18:11Now I know that Jehovah is greater than all gods; for in the thing in which they acted haughtily [he was] above them.
- Job 9:4He is wise in heart and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and had peace?
- Isaiah 10:7But he meaneth not so, neither doth his heart think so; for it is in his heart to extirpate and cut off nations not a few.
- Isaiah 37:28But I know thine abode, 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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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
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