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Psalms 92:8
8But you, O Lord, will be exalted forever.
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Context of Psalms 92:8
6Only a simpleton would not know, and only a fool would not understand this: 7Though the wicked sprout like weeds and evildoers flourish, they will be destroyed forever. But you, O Lord, will be exalted forever. 9Your enemies, Lord, will surely perish; all evildoers will be scattered. 10But you have made me as strong as a wild ox. You have anointed me with the finest oil.
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וְאַתָּ֥ה מָר֗וֹם לְעֹלָ֥ם יְהוָֽה׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 92:8
- Psalms 56:2I am constantly hounded by those who slander me, and many are boldly attacking me.
- Psalms 83:18Then they will learn that you alone are called the Lord, that you alone are the Most High, supreme over all the earth.
- Psalms 102:26They will perish, but you remain forever; they will wear out like old clothing. You will change them like a garment and discard them.
- Exodus 18:11I know now that the Lord is greater than all other gods, because he rescued his people from the oppression of the proud Egyptians.”
- Ecclesiastes 5:8Don’t be surprised if you see a poor person being oppressed by the powerful and if justice is being miscarried throughout the land. For every official is under orders from higher up, and matters of justice get lost in red tape and bureaucracy.
- Daniel 4:34“After this time had passed, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven. My sanity returned, and I praised and worshiped the Most High and honored the one who lives forever. His rule is everlasting, and his kingdom is eternal.
- Acts 12:1About that time King Herod Agrippa began to persecute some believers in the church.
Commentaries on Psalms 92:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8High for evermore - They are brought down and destroyed; but the Lord is exalted eternally, both for his judgments and his mercies.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8But thou, Lord, art most high for evermore - In the treatment of the righteous and the wicked, thou wilt maintain thine own exalted place as a sovereign. Whatever may occur to people, God will maintain this exalted position as supreme over all.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-15Verses 7-15 God sometimes grants prosperity to wicked men in displeasure; yet they flourish but for a moment. Let us seek for ourselves the salvation and grace of the gospel, that being daily anointed by the Holy Spirit, we may behold and share the Redeemer's glory. It is from his grace, by his word and Spirit, that believers receive all the virtue that keeps them alive, and makes them fruitful. Other trees, when old, leave off bearing, but in God's trees…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8The Lord is above the world of human experience. From this exalted place, he rules and judges (Psalm 7:7). From there, he: celebrates his victories (Psalm 68:18; see 47), comes to rescue the needy (Psalm 102:19), brings an end to the wicked (Psalm 92:7–8), and receives praise (Psalm 148:1).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. This he does in part, by contrasting their ruin with God's exaltation and eternity. most high--as occupying the highest place in heaven (Psa 7:7; 18:16).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 92
- 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
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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