Psalms 103:19

Psalms 103:19 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
• New International Version (NIV)The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules over all.

Context of Psalms 103:19

17But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children 18of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commandments! The Lord has made the heavens his throne; from there he rules over everything. 20Praise the Lord, you angels, you mighty ones who carry out his plans, listening for each of his commands. 21Yes, praise the Lord, you armies of angels who serve him and do his will!

Psalms 103:19 word by word

יְֽהוָ֗ה בַּ֭שָּׁמַיִם הֵכִ֣ין כִּסְא֑וֹ וּ֝מַלְכוּת֗וֹ בַּכֹּ֥ל מָשָֽׁלָה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• hath preparedכּוּןkûn · to establish: establishH3559
• his throneכִּסֵּאkissê' kissêh · throneH3678
• in the heavensשָׁמַיִםshâmayim shâmeh · heavenH8064
• and his kingdomמַלְכוּתmalkûth malkûth malkûyâh · royaltyH4438
• rulethמָשַׁלmâshal · to ruleH4910

Cross-references for Psalms 103:19

• Psalms 2:4But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them.
• Psalms 9:7But the Lord reigns forever, executing judgment from his throne.
• Psalms 11:4But the Lord is in his holy Temple; the Lord still rules from heaven. He watches everyone closely, examining every person on earth.
• Psalms 115:3Our God is in the heavens, and he does as he wishes.
• Isaiah 6:1It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple.
• Hebrews 8:1Here is the main point: We have a High Priest who sat down in the place of honor beside the throne of the majestic God in heaven.
• Psalms 47:2For the Lord Most High is awesome. He is the great King of all the earth.
• Daniel 4:25You will be driven from human society, and you will live in the fields with the wild animals. You will eat grass like a cow, and you will be drenched with the dew of heaven. Seven periods of time will pass while you live this way, until you learn that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of the world and gives them to anyone he chooses.
• Ephesians 1:21Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else—not only in this world but also in the world to come.
• Philippians 2:9Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names,
• 1 Peter 3:22Now Christ has gone to heaven. He is seated in the place of honor next to God, and all the angels and authorities and powers accept his authority.

Commentaries on Psalms 103:19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens - There he is Sovereign, but his dominion extends equally over all the earth; for his kingdom - regal government, influence, and sway, ruleth over all.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens - He has “fixed” his throne there. This is the ground of the security that his blessing will be imparted to those who fear him, and to their children‘s children, or that it will be transmitted to coming generations. God is a Sovereign. His throne is fixed and firm. His dominion is not vacillating and changing. His reign is not, like the reign of earthly monarchs, dependent on the capriciousness of a…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-22Verses 19-22 He who made all, rules all, and both by a word of power. He disposes all persons and things to his own glory. There is a world of holy angels who are ever praising him. Let all his works praise him. Such would have been our constant delight, if we had not been fallen creatures. Such it will in a measure become, if we are born of God. Such it will be for ever in heaven; nor can we be perfectly happy till we can take unwearied pleasure in…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17-19from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends: The Lord’s kingdom is everlasting, so he commits himself to his people across many generations.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. God's firm and universal dominion is a pledge that He will keep His promises (Psa 11:4; 47:8).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 103:19

• Church
• Heaven
• Throne

In the dictionaries

• Benefit
• Bless
• Excel
• Forget
• Governor
• Mouth
• Pity
• Prepare
• Providence
• Renew

Commentaries on Psalms 103

• 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