King James Version
Psalms 89:6
6For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord?
Psalms 89:6 in other versions
- New International Version (NIV)For who in the skies above can compare with the Lord? Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings?
- English Standard Version (ESV)For who in the skies can be compared to the Lord? Who among the heavenly beings is like the Lord,
- New King James Version (NKJV)For who in the heavens can be compared to the Lord? Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the Lord?
- New Living Translation (NLT)For who in all of heaven can compare with the Lord? What mightiest angel is anything like the Lord?
Context of Psalms 89:6
4Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah. 5And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints. For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord? 7God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him. 8O Lord God of hosts, who is a strong Lord like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
Read all of Psalms 89Psalms 89:6 word by word
כִּ֤י מִ֣י בַ֭שַּׁחַק יַעֲרֹ֣ךְ לַיהוָ֑ה יִדְמֶ֥ה לַ֝יהוָ֗ה בִּבְנֵ֥י אֵלִים׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 89:6
- Psalms 89:8O Lord God of hosts, who is a strong Lord like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
- Psalms 40:5Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.
- Psalms 71:19Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!
- Psalms 73:25Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
- Psalms 86:8Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.
- Psalms 113:5Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high,
- Exodus 15:11Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
- Jeremiah 10:6Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O Lord; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.
- Psalms 29:1Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
- Psalms 52:1Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
Commentaries on Psalms 89:6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6For who in the heaven - שחק shachak signifies the ethereal regions, all visible or unbounded space; the universe. Who is like Jesus? given in his human nature none of the sons of the mighty can be compared with him. He atones for the sin of the world, and saves to the uttermost all who come unto God through him. This may also be considered a reproof to idolaters. Is there any among the heavenly hosts like to God? Even the most glorious of them were made…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6For who in the heaven - literally, In the cloud; that is, in the sky. The idea is that none in the regions above - the upper world - can be compared with God. There is no other god - there is no one among the angels, great and glorious as they are, that can be likened to him. Who among the sons of the mighty - The angels - regarded as mighty. The “sons of the mighty” on earth are spoken of as mighty men - as men of power - as men of exalted rank. So…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. 6heavenly beings: Literally son of God (see study note on Psalm 29:1–2).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
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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
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