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.
• 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 what God has done— his awe-inspiring deeds for Adam’s descendants. 6He turned the sea into dry land. They crossed the river on foot. We rejoiced because of what he did there. He rules forever with his might. His eyes watch the nations. Rebels will not be able to oppose him. Selah 8Thank our God, you nations. Make the sound of his praise heard. 9He has kept us alive and has not allowed us to fall.

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 62:11God has spoken once. I have heard it ⌞said⌟ twice: “Power belongs to God.
• Daniel 4:35Everyone who lives on earth is nothing compared to him. He does whatever he wishes with the army of heaven and with those who live on earth. There is no one who can oppose him or ask him, “What are you doing?”
• Daniel 6:26I decree that in every part of my kingdom people should tremble with terror in front of Daniel’s God, the living God who continues forever. His kingdom will never be destroyed. His power lasts to the end ⌞of time⌟.
• Matthew 6:13Don’t allow us to be tempted. Instead, rescue us from the evil one.
• Matthew 28:18When Jesus came near, he spoke to them. He said, “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. They examine Adam’s descendants.
• Psalms 33:13The Lord looks down from heaven. He sees all of Adam’s descendants.
• 2 Chronicles 16:9The Lord’s eyes scan the whole world to find those whose hearts are committed to him and to strengthen them. You acted foolishly in this matter. So from now on, you will have to fight wars.”
• Psalms 2:10Now, you kings, act wisely. Be warned, you rulers of the earth!
• Psalms 52:1Why do you brag about the evil you’ve done, you hero? The mercy of God lasts all day long!
• Psalms 73:3because I was envious of arrogant people when I saw the prosperity that wicked people enjoy.
• Psalms 75:4I said to those who brag, “Don’t brag,” and to wicked people, “Don’t raise your weapons.
• Exodus 18:11who treated Israel with contempt. Now I know that the Lord is greater than all other gods.”
• Job 9:4“God is wise in heart and mighty in power. Who could oppose him and win?
• Isaiah 10:7But that’s not what they intend to do. Their minds don’t work that way. Their purpose is to destroy and put an end to many nations.
• Isaiah 37:28I know when you ⌞get up⌟ and sit down, when you go out and come in, and how you rage 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