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 King James Version (NKJV)He rules by His power forever; His eyes observe the nations; Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah

Context of Psalms 66:7

5Come and see the works of God. How awesome His deeds for the children of Adam! 6He turned the sea into dry land. They crossed the river on foot. There let us rejoice in Him! He rules by His might forever. His eyes keep watch on the nations. Let no rebels exalt themselves. Selah 8Bless our God, O peoples! Let the sound of His praise be heard. 9Keeping our soul in life, He has not let our foot slip.

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 62:11Do not trust in extortion, and do not put vain hope in plunder. Though these things increase riches, do not set your heart on them.
• Daniel 6:26Then King Darius wrote to all the peoples, nations, and languages dwelling in all the earth: “May your peace be abundant!
• Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
• Matthew 28:18And Yeshua came up to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
• Psalms 11:4Adonai is in His holy Temple. Adonai’s throne is in heaven. His eyes are watching. His eyelids observe the children of men.
• Psalms 33:13Adonai looks down from heaven. He observes all humanity.
• 2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of Adonai range throughtout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are wholly His. You have acted foolishly in this matter. Indeed, from now on you will have wars.”
• Psalms 2:10So now, O kings, be wise, take warning, O judges of the earth!
• Psalms 52:1For the music director: a contemplative song of David,
• Psalms 73:3For I envied the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
• Psalms 75:4When the earth wavers with living on it, I Myself hold its pillars firm. Selah
• Exodus 18:11Now I know that Adonai is greater than all gods, since they had acted arrogantly against them.”
• Job 9:4He is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and come out whole?
• Isaiah 10:7Yet that is not what Assyria intends, nor is that what he is thinking about. Rather his heart is to destroy, and to cut down nations—only a few!
• Isaiah 37:28But I know your sitting down, your going out and your coming in, and your raging 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