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Psalms 92:8
8but you, O Lord, are on high forever.
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Context of Psalms 92:8
6The stupid man cannot know; the fool cannot understand this: 7that though the wicked sprout like grass and all evildoers flourish, they are doomed to destruction forever; but you, O Lord, are on high forever. 9For behold, your enemies, O Lord, for behold, your enemies shall perish; all evildoers shall be scattered. 10But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox; you have poured over me fresh oil.
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וְאַתָּ֥ה מָר֗וֹם לְעֹלָ֥ם יְהוָֽה׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 92:8
- Psalms 56:2my enemies trample on me all day long, for many attack me proudly.
- Psalms 83:18that they may know that you alone, whose name is the Lord, are the Most High over all the earth.
- Psalms 102:26They will perish, but you will remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will change them like a robe, and they will pass away,
- Exodus 18:11Now I know that the Lord is greater than all gods, because in this affair they dealt arrogantly with the people."
- Ecclesiastes 5:8If you see in a province the oppression of the poor and the violation of justice and righteousness, do not be amazed at the matter, for the high official is watched by a higher, and there are yet higher ones over them.
- Daniel 4:34At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored him who lives forever, for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation;
- Acts 12:1About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church.
Commentaries on Psalms 92:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8High for evermore - They are brought down and destroyed; but the Lord is exalted eternally, both for his judgments and his mercies.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8But thou, Lord, art most high for evermore - In the treatment of the righteous and the wicked, thou wilt maintain thine own exalted place as a sovereign. Whatever may occur to people, God will maintain this exalted position as supreme over all.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-15Verses 7-15 God sometimes grants prosperity to wicked men in displeasure; yet they flourish but for a moment. Let us seek for ourselves the salvation and grace of the gospel, that being daily anointed by the Holy Spirit, we may behold and share the Redeemer's glory. It is from his grace, by his word and Spirit, that believers receive all the virtue that keeps them alive, and makes them fruitful. Other trees, when old, leave off bearing, but in God's trees…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8The Lord is above the world of human experience. From this exalted place, he rules and judges (Psalm 7:7). From there, he: celebrates his victories (Psalm 68:18; see 47), comes to rescue the needy (Psalm 102:19), brings an end to the wicked (Psalm 92:7–8), and receives praise (Psalm 148:1).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. This he does in part, by contrasting their ruin with God's exaltation and eternity. most high--as occupying the highest place in heaven (Psa 7:7; 18:16).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 92
- 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
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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