New English Translation
Psalms 113:5
5Who can compare to the Lord our God, who sits on a high throne?
Psalms 113:5 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high,
- New International Version (NIV)Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high,
- English Standard Version (ESV)Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Who is like the Lord our God, Who dwells on high,
Context of Psalms 113:5
3From east to west the Lord’s name is deserving of praise. 4The Lord is exalted over all the nations; his splendor reaches beyond the sky. Who can compare to the Lord our God, who sits on a high throne? 6He bends down to look at the sky and the earth. 7He raises the poor from the dirt, and lifts up the needy from the garbage pile,
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מִ֭י כַּיהוָ֣ה אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ הַֽמַּגְבִּיהִ֥י לָשָֽׁבֶת׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 113:5
- Psalms 89:6For who in the skies can compare to the Lord? Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings,
- Exodus 15:11Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like you? – majestic in holiness, fearful in praises, working wonders?
- Deuteronomy 33:26There is no one like God, O Jeshurun, who rides through the sky to help you, on the clouds in majesty.
- Isaiah 40:18To whom can you compare God? To what image can you liken him?
- Isaiah 16:5Then a trustworthy king will be established; he will rule in a reliable manner, this one from David’s family. He will be sure to make just decisions and will be experienced in executing justice.
- Jeremiah 10:6I said, “There is no one like you, Lord. You are great. And you are renowned for your power.
Commentaries on Psalms 113:5
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5Who is like unto the Lord - Those who are highly exalted are generally unapproachable; they are proud and overbearing; or so surrounded with magnificence and flatterers, that to them the poor have no access; but God, though infinitely exalted, humbleth himself to behold even heaven itself, and much more does he humble himself when he condescends to behold earth and her inhabitants; ( Psalm 113:6;). But so does he love his creatures that he rejoices over…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5Who is like unto the Lord our God? - Who can be compared with Yahweh our God? See the notes at Isaiah 40:17-25. The meaning is, that no creature - no idol - can be compared with Yahweh. The remark here has special reference to his attributes as immediately specified - his humbling himself to behold the things in heaven and in earth; his raising up the poor, etc. It is true “in general,” in regard to God, that no creature can be compared with him; it is…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-9The Lord is unlike anyone else, yet he personally cares for people on earth.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4-64-6. God's exaltation enhances His condescension;Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 113
- 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
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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