Psalm 86:8

Translations

Modern

O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours.

Traditional

Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.

Literal

None like You is among the gods, O Lord, and not like Your works.

Latin

Non est similis tui in diis, Domine, et non est secundum opera tua.

Original

Hebrew

English

O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours.

Notes

Psalms 86:8–10

All the nations must submit themselves to the Lord and worship him (Psalms 45:17; 117:1; 148:7–11).

Psalms 86:1–17

The psalmist cries out to God for help and praises God’s character while facing evil (Psalm 86:14, 17). He says that all nations will one day worship the gracious and powerful God (Psalm 86:8–10). Because of this hope, the psalmist commits himself to live in a right and honest way (Psalm 86:11) and to praise the Lord (86:12–13).

The final section contrasts the behavior of evil people with the character of the Lord (Psalm 86:14–17).

Theme notes and profiles

David God’s Uniqueness

Related verses

Exodus 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
Deuteronomy 3:24
“O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your greatness and power to Your servant. For what god in heaven or on earth can perform such works and mighty acts as Yours?
Psalm 89:6
For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?
Daniel 3:29
Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything offensive against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego will be cut into pieces and their houses reduced to rubble. For there is no other god who can deliver in this way.”
Isaiah 40:25
“To whom will you liken Me, or who is My equal?” asks the Holy One.
Psalm 89:8
O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.
Jeremiah 10:16
The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance—the LORD of Hosts is His name.
Isaiah 40:18
To whom will you liken God? To what image will you compare Him?
Deuteronomy 4:34
Or has any god tried to take as his own a nation out of another nation—by trials, signs, wonders, and war, by a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and by great terrors—as the LORD your God did for you in Egypt, before your eyes?
Psalm 136:4
He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever.
Jeremiah 10:6–7
There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.

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Psalm 86:8

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