Psalm 66:7

Translations

Modern

He rules forever by His power; His eyes watch the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah

Traditional

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

Literal

…ruling in His might forever; His eyes keep watch on the nations; let those rebelling not lift themselves high. Selah

Latin

Qui dominatur in virtute sua in æternum; oculi ejus super gentes respiciunt: qui exasperant non exaltentur in semetipsis.

Original

Hebrew

English

He rules forever by His power; His eyes watch the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah

Notes

Psalms 66:7

God's power brings redemption. The same word appears in Psalm 65:6 to describe God's power in creation (see also Psalm 80:2).

Psalms 66:5–7

The story of the exodus and God's victory over the sea causes the people to be amazed (Psalm 66:5) and to worship (66:6). God performs miracles to redeem people for himself.

Psalms 66:1–20

This anonymous psalm includes two hymns (Psalm 66:1–12, 13–20) that praise God for saving his people.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

Psalm 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.
Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
2 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.”
Psalm 75:4–5
I say to the proud, ‘Do not boast,’ and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horn.
Psalm 33:13
The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.
Psalm 140:8
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted. Selah
Psalm 62:11
God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God,
Daniel 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?’”
Job 9:4
God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered?
Daniel 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.
Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
Isaiah 10:7–16
But this is not his intention; this is not his plan. For it is in his heart to destroy and cut off many nations.

Parallels

Psalm 100:1–5

People

Selah: A musical or liturgical term of uncertain meaning

Glossary

David Music Nations Psalms, Book of

Topics

God: Knowledge of God: Power of God: Sovereign Power of God in Establishing and Governing all Things Rebellion Against God: They Who are Guilty of Warned not to Exalt Themselves The Power of God: Exhibited in Establishing and Governing all Things

Psalm 66:7

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