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 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 the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men. 6He turned the sea into dry land; They went through the river on foot. There we will rejoice in Him. He rules by His power forever; His eyes observe the nations; Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah 8Oh, bless our God, you peoples! And make the voice of His praise to be heard, 9Who keeps our soul among the living, And does not allow our feet to be moved.

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, Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God.
• Daniel 4:35All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; He does according to His will in the army of heaven And among the inhabitants of the earth. No one can restrain His hand Or say to Him, “What have You done?”
• Daniel 6:26I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men must tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He is the living God, And steadfast forever; His kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, And His dominion shall endure to the end.
• Matthew 6:13And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
• Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
• Psalms 11:4The Lord is in His holy temple, The Lord’s throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men.
• Psalms 33:13The Lord looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.
• 2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. In this you have done foolishly; therefore from now on you shall have wars.”
• Psalms 2:10Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
• Psalms 52:1Why do you boast in evil, O mighty man? The goodness of God endures continually.
• Psalms 73:3For I was envious of the boastful, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
• Psalms 75:4“I said to the boastful, ‘Do not deal boastfully,’ And to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up the horn.
• Exodus 18:11Now I know that the Lord is greater than all the gods; for in the very thing in which they behaved proudly, He was above them.”
• Job 9:4God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has hardened himself against Him and prospered?
• Isaiah 10:7Yet he does not mean so, Nor does his heart think so; But it is in his heart to destroy, And cut off not a few nations.
• Isaiah 37:28“But I know your dwelling place, Your going out and your coming in, And your 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