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Psalms 66:7

God's power and sovereignty

5 Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.

6 He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him.

He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.

8 O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard:

9 Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.

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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’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

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  • 2 Chronicles 16:9

    For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.

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  • Matthew 28:18

    And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

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  • Job 9:4

    He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?

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  • Daniel 5:20–28

    But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:

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  • Psalms 75:4–5

    I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:

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  • Daniel 4:35

    And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

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  • Psalms 140:8

    Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.

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