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He watches every movement of the nations; let no rebel rise in defiance. Interlude<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/66.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />who rules by his might forever, whose eyes keep watch on the nations— let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/66.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He rules forever by His power; His eyes watch the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/66.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/66.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He rules by His power forever; His eyes observe the nations; Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/66.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He rules by His might forever; His eyes keep watch on the nations; The rebellious shall not exalt themselves! Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/66.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He rules by His might forever; His eyes keep watch on the nations; Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/66.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He rules by His might forever; His eyes keep watch on the nations; Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/66.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He rules by His might forever; His eyes keep watch on the nations; Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/66.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Who rules by His might forever, His eyes keep watch on the nations; Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/66.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He rules forever by his might; he keeps his eye on the nations. The rebellious should not exalt themselves. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/66.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He rules forever by His might; He keeps His eye on the nations. The rebellious should not exalt themselves. Selah <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/66.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He ruleth by his might for ever; His eyes observe the nations: Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. [Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/66.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />His mighty power rules forever, and nothing the nations do can be hidden from him. So don't turn against God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/66.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He ruleth by his might for ever; his eyes observe the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/66.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He rules forever with his might. His eyes watch the nations. Rebels will not be able to oppose him. [Selah]<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/66.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He rules forever by his might and keeps his eyes on the nations. Let no rebels rise against him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/66.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He rules by his power forever, his eyes watching over the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Interlude<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/66.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He rules forever by His power; His eyes watch the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/66.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He rules by his power forever; he watches the nations. Stubborn rebels should not exalt themselves. (Selah) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/66.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He rules by his might forever. His eyes watch the nations. Do not let the rebellious rise up against him. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/66.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/66.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He rules by his might forever. His eyes watch the nations. Don’t let the rebellious rise up against him. Selah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/66.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Ruling by His might for all time, "" His eyes watch among the nations, "" The stubborn do not exalt themselves. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/66.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Ruling by His might to the age, His eyes among the nations do watch, The refractory exalt not themselves. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/66.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Ruling by his strength forever; his eyes will look about upon the nations: they turning away shall not lift up for themselves. Silence.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/66.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who by his power ruleth for ever: his eyes behold the nations; let not them that provoke him he exalted in themselves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/66.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 65:7>He rules by his virtue for eternity. His eyes gaze upon the nations. May those who exasperate him, not be exalted in themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/66.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />who rules by his might forever, His eyes are fixed upon the nations. Let no rebel rise to challenge! <i>Selah</i> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/66.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />who rules by his might forever, whose eyes keep watch on the nations— let the rebellious not exalt themselves. Selah<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/66.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He rules by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations; let not the rebellious exalt themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/66.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The eyes of him who rules in his manliness to eternity behold among the nations, and rebels will not be exalted forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/66.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Who ruleth by His might for ever; His eyes keep watch upon the nations; Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/66.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />who by his power is Lord over the age, his eyes look upon the nations; let not them that provoke <i>him</i> be exalted in themselves. Pause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/66-7.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=7679" 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/66.htm">Make a Joyful Noise</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the waters on foot; there we rejoiced in Him. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4910.htm" title="4910: mō·šêl (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To rule, have dominion, reign. A primitive root; to rule.">He rules</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ‘ō·w·lām (N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">forever</a> <a href="/hebrew/1369.htm" title="1369: biḡ·ḇū·rā·ṯōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Strength, might. Feminine passive participle from the same as gibbowr; force; by implication, valor, victory.">by His power;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nāw (N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">His eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/6822.htm" title="6822: tiṣ·pe·nāh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fp) -- A primitive root; properly, to lean forward, i.e. To peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await.">watch</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: bag·gō·w·yim (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">the nations.</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Do not let</a> <a href="/hebrew/5637.htm" title="5637: has·sō·wr·rîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- Stubborn or rebellious. A primitive root; to turn away, i.e. be refractory.">the rebellious</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: yå̄·rī·mū (V-Hifil-Imperf-3mp) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">exalt</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·mōw (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">themselves.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5542.htm" title="5542: se·lāh (Interjection) -- To lift up, exalt. From calah; suspension, i.e. Pause.">Selah</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of His praise be heard.…<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="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a></span><br />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?’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-6.htm">Revelation 19:6</a></span><br />And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-15.htm">1 Timothy 6:15-16</a></span><br />which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time. / He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/34-21.htm">Job 34:21-22</a></span><br />For His eyes are on the ways of a man, and He sees his every step. / There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-22.htm">Isaiah 40:22-23</a></span><br />He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. / He brings the princes to nothing and makes the rulers of the earth meaningless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-19.htm">Jeremiah 32:19</a></span><br />the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-6.htm">2 Chronicles 20:6</a></span><br />and said, “O LORD, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-21.htm">Ephesians 1:21-22</a></span><br />far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-4</a></span><br />Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-28.htm">Psalm 22:28</a></span><br />For dominion belongs to the LORD and He rules over the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/47-8.htm">Psalm 47:8</a></span><br />God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-19.htm">Psalm 103:19</a></span><br />The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a></span><br />For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He rules by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.</p><p class="hdg">ruleth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/62-11.htm">Psalm 62:11</a></b></br> God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power <i>belongeth</i> unto God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a></b></br> And all the inhabitants of the earth <i>are</i> reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and <i>among</i> the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/6-26.htm">Daniel 6:26,27</a></b></br> I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he <i>is</i> the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom <i>that</i> which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion <i>shall be even</i> unto the end… </p><p class="hdg">his eyes</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Psalm 11:4</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne <i>is</i> in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-13.htm">Psalm 33:13</a></b></br> The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a></b></br> For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of <i>them</i> whose heart <i>is</i> perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.</p><p class="hdg">let</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-10.htm">Psalm 2:10-12</a></b></br> Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-1.htm">Psalm 52:1-5</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><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/73-3.htm">Psalm 73:3-12</a></b></br> For I was envious at the foolish, <i>when</i> I saw the prosperity of the wicked… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/52-8.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/38-16.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/psalms/56-8.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/61-8.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/66-3.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/65-7.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/37-37.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/psalms/66-3.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/25-7.htm">Rebellious</a> <a href="/titus/2-9.htm">Refractory</a> <a href="/psalms/59-4.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/59-13.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/psalms/59-13.htm">Ruleth</a> <a href="/psalms/59-13.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/psalms/66-4.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/psalms/66-3.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/61-7.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/psalms/63-2.htm">Watching</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/71-1.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/75-6.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/psalms/69-3.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/68-16.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/67-2.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/78-7.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/psalms/67-2.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/68-6.htm">Rebellious</a> <a href="/psalms/68-18.htm">Refractory</a> <a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/89-31.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/psalms/72-8.htm">Ruleth</a> <a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/psalms/66-15.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/psalms/72-11.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/71-10.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/psalms/71-10.htm">Watching</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 66</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">David exhorts to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/66-5.htm">observe his great works</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/66-8.htm">to bless him for his gracious benefits</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/66-12.htm">He vows for himself reverent service to God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/66-16.htm">He declares God's special goodness to himself</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/66.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/66.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He rules forever by His power;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the eternal sovereignty of God. The concept of God's eternal rule is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, highlighting His unchanging nature and supreme authority over all creation. In the context of ancient Israel, this would have been a comforting reminder of God's control amidst the rise and fall of earthly kingdoms. The power of God is often demonstrated through His creation (<a href="/psalms/19.htm">Psalm 19:1</a>) and His mighty acts in history, such as the Exodus (<a href="/exodus/15-6.htm">Exodus 15:6</a>). This eternal rule is also a foreshadowing of the Messianic kingdom, where Christ, as the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises, will reign forever (<a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a>).<p><b>His eyes watch the nations.</b><br>This phrase suggests God's omniscience and His active involvement in the affairs of the world. The imagery of God's eyes watching implies His awareness and judgment over the nations. In biblical times, nations often represented powers that opposed God's people, and this assurance of divine oversight would have been significant for Israel. The idea of God watching is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3</a>, which states that the eyes of the Lord are everywhere. This also connects to the prophetic vision of God's ultimate judgment and justice over all nations, as seen in the book of Daniel (<a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9-10</a>).<p><b>Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves.</b><br>This phrase is a call for divine justice against those who oppose God's authority. The rebellious are those who defy God's laws and seek to elevate themselves above His will. In the historical context, this could refer to nations or individuals who threaten the peace and security of God's people. The plea for God to prevent the exaltation of the rebellious aligns with the biblical principle that pride leads to downfall (<a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>). This also points to the ultimate victory of God's kingdom, where all rebellion will be subdued, and Christ will be exalted above all (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>).<p><b>Selah</b><br>The term "Selah" is often found in the Psalms and is thought to be a musical or liturgical pause, inviting the reader or listener to reflect on the preceding words. It serves as a moment to meditate on the truths expressed, particularly the sovereignty and justice of God as described in this verse. This pause encourages deeper contemplation of God's eternal power, His vigilant oversight, and the assurance that He will not allow rebellion to prevail.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, depicted as the eternal ruler who exercises sovereign power over all creation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/nations.htm">Nations</a></b><br>Represents all the peoples and countries of the world, under God's watchful eye.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_rebellious.htm">The Rebellious</a></b><br>Those who oppose or defy God's authority, warned not to exalt themselves.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_eternal_sovereignty.htm">God's Eternal Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God's rule is not temporary or limited; He reigns forever with unmatched power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_surveillance.htm">Divine Surveillance</a></b><br>Understand that God is always watching over the nations, aware of all actions and intentions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/warning_against_rebellion.htm">Warning Against Rebellion</a></b><br>Reflect on the futility and danger of exalting oneself against God, as rebellion leads to downfall.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>Trust that God, in His sovereignty, will ultimately bring justice and righteousness to the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/selah--pause_and_reflect.htm">Selah: Pause and Reflect</a></b><br>Take time to pause and meditate on God's power and authority, allowing it to influence your life and decisions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_66.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 66</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_god's_foes_defy_him_without_fear.htm">In light of Psalm 66:3, how can God's enemies supposedly 'cringe before him' when many openly oppose or dismiss God without apparent consequence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_record_of_god's_footstool.htm">Psalm 99:5 calls for worship at God's footstool; if this footstool is literal, why is there no archaeological record or clear location for it?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_2_7_contradict_jesus'_sonship.htm">Does Psalm 2:7 contradict the exclusive claim of Jesus' divine sonship by calling the king 'begotten' as well?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_11_4_fit_with_space_travel.htm">If Psalm 11:4 says God's throne is in heaven, how does this align with modern understanding of the cosmos and space travel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/66.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">His eyes behold.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">his eyes keep watch on the nations. </span>God is, as it were, Israel's outpost, ever on the alert to warn and defend them against surrounding nations.<p><span class= "bld">Let not . . .</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">the rebellious, let them not exalt for themselves, </span>where we may supply "horn" as in <a href="/context/psalms/75-4.htm" title="I said to the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:">Psalm 75:4-5</a>, or "head" as in <a href="/psalms/3-3.htm" title="But you, O LORD, are a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.">Psalm 3:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/110-7.htm" title="He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head.">Psalm 110:7</a>. For <span class= "ital">the rebellious, </span>comp. <a href="/psalms/68-6.htm" title="God sets the solitary in families: he brings out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.">Psalm 68:6</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/66.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He ruleth by his power forever; his eyes behold</span> (or, <span class="accented">observe</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>the nations</span>. God keeps perpetual watch upon the heathen nations, whose general attitude is that of hostility to his "peculiar people," lest his people should suffer at their hands. Although they may professedly be submissive (ver. 3), their submission is not to be depended on. <span class="cmt_word">Let not the rebellious exalt themselves.</span> At any time rebellion may break out, his people be attacked, and "the nations" endeavour to "exalt themselves." All such attempts, however, will be in vain, since "by his power God ruleth forever." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/66-7.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">He rules</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹ֘שֵׁ֤ל</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4910.htm">Strong's 4910: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rule, have dominion, reign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forever</span><br /><span class="heb">עוֹלָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by His power;</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּגְבוּרָת֨וֹ ׀</span> <span class="translit">(biḡ·ḇū·rā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1369.htm">Strong's 1369: </a> </span><span class="str2">Force, valor, victory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵ֭ינָיו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">watch</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּצְפֶּ֑ינָה</span> <span class="translit">(tiṣ·pe·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6822.htm">Strong's 6822: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lean forward, to peer into the distance, to observe, await</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the nations.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּגּוֹיִ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(bag·gō·w·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Do not let</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the rebellious</span><br /><span class="heb">הַסּוֹרְרִ֓ים ׀</span> <span class="translit">(has·sō·wr·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5637.htm">Strong's 5637: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn away, be refractory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">exalt themselves.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָר֖וּמוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·rū·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Selah</span><br /><span class="heb">סֶֽלָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(se·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5542.htm">Strong's 5542: </a> </span><span class="str2">Suspension, pause</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/66-7.htm">Psalm 66:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/66-7.htm">Psalm 66:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/66-7.htm">Psalm 66:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/66-7.htm">Psalm 66:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/66-7.htm">Psalm 66:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/66-7.htm">Psalm 66:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/66-7.htm">Psalm 66:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/66-7.htm">Psalm 66:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/66-7.htm">Psalm 66:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/66-7.htm">Psalm 66:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/66-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 66:7 He rules by his might forever (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/66-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 66:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 66:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/66-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 66:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 66:8" /></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>