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Who is like the LORD among the heavenly beings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/89.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For who in all of heaven can compare with the LORD? What mightiest angel is anything like the LORD?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/89.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/89.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? <i>who</i> among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/89.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For who in the heavens can be compared to the LORD? <i>Who</i> among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the LORD?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/89.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For who in the skies is comparable to the LORD? Who among the sons of the mighty is like the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For who in the skies is comparable to the LORD? Who among the sons of the mighty is like the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For who in the skies is comparable to the LORD? Who among the sons of the mighty is like the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/89.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For who in the sky is comparable to Yahweh? Who among the sons of the mighty is like Yahweh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/89.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For who in the heavens can be compared to the LORD? Who among the divine beings is like the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/89.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/89.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/89.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For who in the skies can be compared unto Jehovah? Who among the sons of the mighty is like unto Jehovah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/89.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />None who live in the heavens can compare with you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/89.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For who in the skies can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty is like unto the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/89.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/89.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />No one in heaven is like you, LORD; none of the heavenly beings is your equal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/89.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For who in the skies compares to the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the divine beings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/89.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/89.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For who in the skies can compare to the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the heavenly beings, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/89.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the sons of God is like the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/89.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For who in the heaven can be compared to the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the LORD?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/89.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For who in the skies can be compared to Yahweh? Who among the sons of the heavenly beings is like Yahweh, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/89.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For who in the sky, compares himself to YHWH? [Who] is like to YHWH among sons of the mighty?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/89.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For who in the sky, Compareth himself to Jehovah? Is like to Jehovah among sons of the mighty?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/89.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For who in the cloud shall be compared to Jehovah? shall he be likened to Jehovah among the sons of God?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/89.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For who in the clouds can be compared to the Lord: or who among the sons of God shall be like to God? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/89.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 88:7>For who among the clouds is equal to the Lord? Who among the sons of God is like God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/89.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Who in the skies ranks with the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the sons of the gods? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/89.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/89.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For who in heaven can be compared to the LORD? who among the angels can be likened to the LORD?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/89.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Who is equal to LORD JEHOVAH in the Heaven of Heavens, and like LORD JEHOVAH among the children of Angels?<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/89.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For who in the skies can be compared unto the LORD, Who among the sons of might can be likened unto the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/89.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For who in the heavens shall be compared to the Lord? and who shall be likened to the Lord among the sons of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/89-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=11076" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">I Will Sing of His Love Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD—Your faithfulness as well—in the assembly of the holy ones. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/7834.htm" title="7834: ḇaš·ša·ḥaq (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Dust, cloud. From shachaq; a powder: by analogy, a thin vapor; by extension, the firmament.">in the skies</a> <a href="/hebrew/6186.htm" title="6186: ya·‘ă·rōḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To set in a, row, arrange, put in order. A primitive root; to set in a row, i.e. Arrange, put in order.">can compare</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">with the LORD?</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: biḇ·nê (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">Who among the heavenly beings</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ʾē·līm (N-mp) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1819.htm" title="1819: yiḏ·meh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be like, resemble. A primitive root; to compare; by implication, to resemble, liken, consider.">is like</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD?</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/1-6.htm">Job 1:6</a></span><br />One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/38-7.htm">Job 38:7</a></span><br />while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-18.htm">Isaiah 40:18</a></span><br />To whom will you liken God? To what image will you compare Him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-25.htm">Isaiah 40:25</a></span><br />“To whom will you liken Me, or who is My equal?” asks the Holy One.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-39.htm">Deuteronomy 4:39</a></span><br />Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-23.htm">1 Kings 8:23</a></span><br />and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6</a></span><br />You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a></span><br />Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-22.htm">2 Samuel 7:22</a></span><br />How great You are, O Lord GOD! For there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-6.htm">Jeremiah 10:6-7</a></span><br />There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power. / Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-4.htm">Hebrews 1:4-6</a></span><br />So He became as far superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is excellent beyond theirs. / For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”? / And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">Revelation 5:11-12</a></span><br />Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. / In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a></span><br />“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16</a></span><br />For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a></span><br />Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For who in the heaven can be compared to the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the LORD?</p><p class="hdg">for who</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-8.htm">Psalm 89:8</a></b></br> O LORD God of hosts, who <i>is</i> a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-5.htm">Psalm 40:5</a></b></br> Many, O LORD my God, <i>are</i> thy wonderful works <i>which</i> thou hast done, and thy thoughts <i>which are</i> to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: <i>if</i> I would declare and speak <i>of them</i>, they are more than can be numbered.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-19.htm">Psalm 71:19</a></b></br> Thy righteousness also, O God, <i>is</i> very high, who hast done great things: O God, who <i>is</i> like unto thee!</p><p class="hdg">the sons</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/29-1.htm">Psalm 29:1</a></b></br> A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-1.htm">Psalm 52:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, Maschil, <i>A Psalm</i> of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God <i>endureth</i> continually.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/82-6.htm">Beings</a> <a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Comparable</a> <a href="/psalms/86-8.htm">Compare</a> <a href="/psalms/28-1.htm">Compared</a> <a href="/judges/8-3.htm">Comparison</a> <a href="/psalms/86-8.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/29-1.htm">Heavenly</a> <a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/22-2.htm">Likened</a> <a href="/psalms/82-1.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/78-23.htm">Skies</a> <a href="/psalms/85-11.htm">Sky</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/1-5.htm">Beings</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-15.htm">Comparable</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-15.htm">Compare</a> <a href="/psalms/119-30.htm">Compared</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-15.htm">Comparison</a> <a href="/psalms/95-3.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/psalms/89-29.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/103-21.htm">Heavenly</a> <a href="/psalms/89-11.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-2.htm">Likened</a> <a href="/psalms/89-8.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/89-37.htm">Skies</a> <a href="/psalms/89-37.htm">Sky</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 89</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">The psalmist praises God for his covenant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">For his wonderful power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">For the care of his church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">For his favor to the kingdom of David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-38.htm">Then complaining of contrary events</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-46.htm">He expostulates, prays, and blesses God.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/89.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/89.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For who in the skies can compare with the LORD?</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the incomparability of God, highlighting His supreme authority and majesty. The "skies" refer to the heavens, often seen as the dwelling place of celestial beings. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the heavens were populated with various deities and spiritual entities. However, this verse asserts that none of these can compare to the LORD, the God of Israel. This echoes the monotheistic belief central to the Hebrew faith, distinguishing it from surrounding polytheistic religions. The rhetorical question underscores God's uniqueness and sovereignty, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/isaiah/40-18.htm">Isaiah 40:18</a>, which asks, "To whom then will you liken God?" This theme is consistent throughout the Bible, affirming that no created being, whether angelic or human, can rival God's power and glory.<p><b>Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?</b><br>The "heavenly beings" likely refer to angels or divine council members, as seen in passages like <a href="/job/1-6.htm">Job 1:6</a> and <a href="/psalms/82.htm">Psalm 82:1</a>. In the ancient context, these beings were often considered powerful and majestic, yet the psalmist insists that even they are not comparable to the LORD. This reflects the biblical theme of God's transcendence over all creation, including the spiritual realm. The question reinforces the idea that God is not just another member of a pantheon but is wholly other, unique, and unparalleled. This is further supported by passages such as <a href="/hebrews/1-4.htm">Hebrews 1:4</a>, which states that Jesus, as the Son of God, is "much superior to the angels," indicating the divine nature and supremacy of God. The phrase also foreshadows the New Testament revelation of Christ, who, though He took on human form, is exalted above all heavenly beings, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_skies/heavens.htm">The Skies/Heavens</a></b><br>This refers to the celestial realm, often seen as the dwelling place of God and the angels, highlighting the majesty and transcendence of God above all creation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/heavenly_beings.htm">Heavenly Beings</a></b><br>These are the celestial entities, possibly angels or other spiritual beings, who are often seen as powerful and majestic but are still incomparable to the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_incomparable_nature.htm">God's Incomparable Nature</a></b><br>The verse emphasizes the uniqueness and supremacy of God. In a world filled with competing ideologies and deities, believers are reminded that no one compares to the LORD in power, wisdom, and holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_and_reverence.htm">Worship and Reverence</a></b><br>Understanding God's unmatched nature should lead us to deeper worship and reverence. Our worship should reflect the awe and respect due to a God who is above all.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Since no one in the heavens or on earth can compare to God, believers can trust in His sovereign control over all circumstances. This trust should manifest in peace and confidence in His plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a></b><br>Recognizing God's greatness should humble us. We are reminded of our place in creation and our dependence on Him for everything.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a></b><br>In times of trouble, remembering that God is unmatched in power and love can provide comfort and hope. He is able to do more than we can ask or imagine.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/89.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Sons of the mighty.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">sons of God--i.e., </span>angels. (Comp. <a href="/psalms/29-1.htm" title="Give to the LORD, O you mighty, give to the LORD glory and strength.">Psalm 29:1</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/89.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord?</span> God's angels praise him, and only him; since there is none in heaven or earth to be compared to him. <span class="cmt_word">Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord?</span> "The sons of the mighty" are the angels (comp. <a href="/psalms/29-1.htm">Psalm 29:1</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/89-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the skies</span><br /><span class="heb">בַ֭שַּׁחַק</span> <span class="translit">(ḇaš·ša·ḥaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7834.htm">Strong's 7834: </a> </span><span class="str2">A powder, a thin vapor, the firmament</span><br /><br /><span class="word">can compare</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲרֹ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·rōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6186.htm">Strong's 6186: </a> </span><span class="str2">To set in a, row, arrange, put in order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with the LORD?</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Who among the heavenly beings</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּבְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(biḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is like</span><br /><span class="heb">יִדְמֶ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(yiḏ·meh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1819.htm">Strong's 1819: </a> </span><span class="str2">To compare, to resemble, liken, consider</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD?</span><br /><span class="heb">לַ֝יהוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/89-6.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 89:6 For who in the skies can be (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/89-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 89:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/89-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 89:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>