Psalms 66:7
5 Come and see the works of God; how awesome are His deeds toward mankind.
6 He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the waters on foot; there we rejoiced in Him.
He rules forever by His power; His eyes watch the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah
8 Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of His praise be heard.
9 He preserves our lives and keeps our feet from slipping.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- He rules forever by His power; His eyes watch the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah
- KJV
- He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.
- WEB
- He rules by his might forever. His eyes watch the nations. Don’t let the rebellious rise up against him. Selah.
- ASV
- He ruleth by his might for ever; His eyes observe the nations: Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah
- DARBY
- He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes observe the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.
- BLB
- ruling in His might forever; His eyes keep watch on the nations; let those rebelling not lift themselves high. Selah
- ÅB
- Han hersker med sitt velde evindelig, hans øyne gir akt på hedningene; de gjenstridige må ikke opphøye seg. Sela.
- OTB
- Han hersker med sin makt for evig;
Hans øyne ser på folkene;
De opprørske skal ikke opphøye seg selv.
Sela - B1930
- Han hersker med sitt velde evindelig, hans øine gir akt på hedningene; de gjenstridige må ikke ophøie sig. Sela.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Psalms 11:4
The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.
Read in context2 Chronicles 16:9
For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”
Read in contextMatthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
Read in contextJob 9:4
God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered?
Read in contextDaniel 5:20–28
But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.
Read in contextPsalms 75:4–5
I say to the proud, ‘Do not boast,’ and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horn.
Read in contextDaniel 4:35
All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”
Read in contextPsalms 140:8
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted. Selah
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