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.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He rules by His power forever; His eyes observe the nations; Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah
• New Living Translation (NLT)For by his great power he rules forever. He watches every movement of the nations; let no rebel rise in defiance. Interlude

Context of Psalms 66:7

5Come and see what God has done: he is awesome in his deeds toward the children of man. 6He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot. There did we rejoice in him, who rules by his might forever, whose eyes keep watch on the nations— let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah 8Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of his praise be heard, 9who has kept our soul among the living and has not let our feet slip.

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 62:11Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God,
• Daniel 4:35all the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him, "What have you done?"
• Daniel 6:26I make a decree, that in all my royal dominion people are to tremble and fear before the God of Daniel, for he is the living God, enduring forever; his kingdom shall never be destroyed, and his dominion shall be to the end.
• Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
• Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority 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 man.
• Psalms 33:13The Lord looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man;
• 2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him. You have done foolishly in this, for from now on you will have wars."
• Psalms 2:10Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth.
• Psalms 52:1Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The steadfast love of God endures all the day.
• Psalms 73:3For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
• Psalms 75:4I say to the boastful, 'Do not boast,' and to the wicked, 'Do not lift up your horn;
• Exodus 18:11Now I know that the Lord is greater than all gods, because in this affair they dealt arrogantly with the people."
• Job 9:4He is wise in heart and mighty in strength —who has hardened himself against him, and succeeded?—
• Isaiah 10:7But he does not so intend, and his heart does not so think; but it is in his heart to destroy, and to cut off nations not a few;
• Isaiah 37:28"'I know your sitting down and your going out and coming in, 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