Parallel Verses

Darby Translation

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

New American Standard Bible

He rules by His might forever;
His eyes keep watch on the nations;
Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

He rules forever by His might;
He keeps His eye on the nations.
The rebellious should not exalt themselves.Selah

International Standard Version

He rules by his power forever, his eyes watching over the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Interlude

A Conservative Version

He rules by his might forever. His eyes observe the nations. Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.

American Standard Version

He ruleth by his might for ever; His eyes observe the nations: Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah

Amplified


Who rules by His might forever,
His eyes keep watch on the nations;
Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.

Bible in Basic English

He is ruling in power for ever; his eyes are watching the nations: may his haters have no strength against him. (Selah.)

Julia Smith Translation

Ruling by his strength forever; his eyes will look about upon the nations: they turning away shall not lift up for themselves. Silence.

King James 2000

He rules by his power forever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.

Lexham Expanded Bible

[He] rules by his might forever; his eyes keep watch on the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah

Modern King James verseion

He rules by His power forever; His eyes behold the nations; let not the rebels lift themselves up. Selah.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

He ruleth with his power forever. His eyes behold the people; the renegades shall not be able to exalt themselves. Selah.

NET Bible

He rules by his power forever; he watches the nations. Stubborn rebels should not exalt themselves. (Selah)

New Heart English Bible

He rules by his might forever. His eyes watch the nations. Do not let the rebellious rise up against him. Selah.

The Emphasized Bible

Who ruleth, in his might, unto times age abiding, His eyes, over the nations, keep watch, The rebellious, let them not exalt themselves. Selah.

Webster

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

World English Bible

He rules by his might forever. His eyes watch the nations. Don't let the rebellious rise up against him. Selah.

Youngs Literal Translation

Ruling by His might to the age, His eyes among the nations do watch, The refractory exalt not themselves. Selah.

Context Readings

Praise For God's Mighty Acts

6 He turned the sea into dry land; they went through the river on foot: there did we rejoice in him. 7 He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes observe the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah. 8 Bless our God, ye peoples, and make the voice of his praise to be heard;

Cross References

Psalm 11:4

Jehovah is in the temple of his holiness; Jehovah, his throne is in the heavens: his eyes behold, his eyelids try the children of men.

Exodus 18:11

Now I know that Jehovah is greater than all gods; for in the thing in which they acted haughtily he was above them.

2 Chronicles 16:9

For the eyes of Jehovah run to and fro through the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of those whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars.

Job 9:4

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

Psalm 2:10-12

And now, O kings, be ye wise, be admonished, ye judges of the earth.

Psalm 33:13

Jehovah looketh from the heavens; he beholdeth all the sons of men:

Psalm 52:1-5

{To the chief Musician: an instruction. Of David; when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David came to the house of Ahimelech.} Why boastest thou thyself in evil, thou mighty man? The loving-kindness of God abideth continually.

Psalm 62:11

Once hath God spoken, twice have I heard this, that strength belongeth unto God.

Psalm 73:3-12

For I was envious at the arrogant, seeing the prosperity of the wicked.

Psalm 75:4-5

I said unto the boastful, Boast not; and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:

Psalm 140:8

Grant not, O Jehovah, the desire of the wicked; further not his device: they would exalt themselves. Selah.

Psalm 145:13

Thy kingdom is a kingdom of all ages, and thy dominion is throughout all generations.

Isaiah 10:7-16

But he meaneth not so, neither doth his heart think so; for it is in his heart to extirpate and cut off nations not a few.

Isaiah 37:28-29

But I know thine abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy raging against me.

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 the heavens, and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

Daniel 5:20-28

But when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit hardened unto presumption, he was deposed from the throne of his kingdom, and they took his glory from him;

Daniel 6:26-27

I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel; for he is the living God, and steadfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end.

Matthew 6:13

and lead us not into temptation, but save us from evil.

Matthew 28:18

And Jesus coming up spoke to them, saying, All power has been given me in heaven and upon earth.

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