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You, LORD, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/89.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies! Where is there anyone as mighty as you, O LORD? You are entirely faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/89.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />O LORD God of hosts, who is mighty as you are, O LORD, with your faithfulness all around you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/89.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />O LORD God of hosts, who <i>is</i> a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/89.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />O LORD God of hosts, Who <i>is</i> mighty like You, O LORD? Your faithfulness also surrounds You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/89.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />LORD God of armies, who is like You, mighty LORD? Your faithfulness also surrounds You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />O LORD God of hosts, who is like You, O mighty LORD? Your faithfulness also surrounds You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />O LORD God of hosts, who is like Thee, O mighty LORD? Thy faithfulness also surrounds Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/89.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />O Yahweh God of hosts, who is like You, O mighty Yah? Your faithfulness also surrounds You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/89.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />O LORD God of hosts, who is like You, O mighty LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds You [as an intrinsic, unchangeable part of Your very being].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/89.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />LORD God of Armies, who is strong like you, LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/89.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br /> LORD God of Hosts, who is strong like You, LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds You. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/89.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />O Jehovah God of hosts, Who is a mighty one, like unto thee, O Jehovah? And thy faithfulness is round about thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/89.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You are LORD God All-Powerful! No one is as loving and faithful as you are. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/89.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />O LORD God of hosts, who is a mighty one, like unto thee, O JAH? and thy faithfulness is round about thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/89.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />O LORD God of Armies, who is like you? Mighty LORD, even your faithfulness surrounds you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/89.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />LORD God Almighty, none is as mighty as you; in all things you are faithful, O LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/89.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />LORD God of the Heavenly Armies, who is as mighty as you, LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/89.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/89.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />O LORD, sovereign God! Who is strong like you, O LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/89.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />LORD, God of hosts, who is a mighty one like you, LORD? Your faithfulness is around you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/89.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like to thee? or to thy faithfulness around thee?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/89.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh, God of Armies, who is a mighty one, like you? Yah, your faithfulness is around you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/89.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />O YHWH, God of Hosts, "" Who [is] like You—a strong YAH? And Your faithfulness [is] around You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/89.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> O Jehovah, God of Hosts, Who is like Thee -- a strong Jah? And Thy faithfulness is round about Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/89.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />O Jehovah, God of armies, who as thee, Jah, strong? and thy faithfulness round about thee?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/89.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />O Lord God of hosts, who is like to thee? thou art mighty, O Lord, and thy truth is round about thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/89.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 88:9>O Lord, God of hosts, who is like you? You are powerful, Lord, and your truth is all around you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/89.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />LORD, God of hosts, who is like you? Mighty LORD, your faithfulness surrounds you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/89.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />O LORD God of hosts, who is as mighty as you, O LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/89.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />O LORD God of hosts, who is mighty like thee? and thy faithfulness is round about thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/89.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Oh, LORD JEHOVAH, God of hosts, who is strong like you? Your faithfulness is around you!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/89.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O LORD God of hosts, Who is a mighty one, like unto Thee, O LORD? And Thy faithfulness is round about Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/89.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />O Lord God of hosts, who is like to thee? thou art mighty, O Lord, and thy truth is round about thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/89-8.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=11091" 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">7</span>In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts,</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/3644.htm" title="3644: ḵā·mō·w·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">is like You?</a> <a href="/hebrew/2626.htm" title="2626: ḥă·sîn (Adj-ms) -- Strong, mighty. From chacan; properly, firm, i.e. mighty.">O mighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/3050.htm" title="3050: yāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of the God of Israel. Contraction for Yhovah, and meaning the same; Jah, the sacred name.">LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/530.htm" title="530: we·’ĕ·mū·nā·ṯə·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 2ms) --); or (shortened) >emunah feminine of 'emuwn; literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity.">Your faithfulness</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sə·ḇî·ḇō·w·ṯe·ḵā (Adv:: 2ms) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">surrounds You.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.…<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="/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="/deuteronomy/3-24.htm">Deuteronomy 3:24</a></span><br />“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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-2.htm">1 Samuel 2:2</a></span><br />There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God.<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="/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/9-32.htm">Nehemiah 9:32</a></span><br />So now, our God, the great and mighty and awesome God who keeps His gracious covenant, do not view lightly all the hardship that has come upon us, and upon our kings and leaders, our priests and prophets, our ancestors and all Your people, from the days of the kings of Assyria until today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/9-4.htm">Job 9:4</a></span><br />God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/36-5.htm">Job 36:5</a></span><br />Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-10.htm">Psalm 86:10</a></span><br />For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God.<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="/jeremiah/10-6.htm">Jeremiah 10:6</a></span><br />There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-18.htm">Jeremiah 32:18</a></span><br />You show loving devotion to thousands but lay the iniquity of the fathers into the laps of their children after them, O great and mighty God whose name is the LORD of Hosts,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/matthew/19-26.htm">Matthew 19:26</a></span><br />Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-27.htm">Mark 10:27</a></span><br />Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like to you? or to your faithfulness round about you?</p><p class="hdg">O Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/84-12.htm">Psalm 84:12</a></b></br> O LORD of hosts, blessed <i>is</i> the man that trusteth in thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/22-22.htm">Joshua 22:22</a></b></br> The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if <i>it be</i> in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,)</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/28-22.htm">Isaiah 28:22</a></b></br> Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord GOD of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth.</p><p class="hdg">a strong</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-13.htm">Psalm 89:13</a></b></br> Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, <i>and</i> high is thy right hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/24-8.htm">Psalm 24:8</a></b></br> Who <i>is</i> this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/147-5.htm">Psalm 147:5</a></b></br> Great <i>is</i> our Lord, and of great power: his understanding <i>is</i> infinite.</p><p class="hdg">like</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6</a></b></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?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-10.htm">Psalm 35:10</a></b></br> All my bones shall say, LORD, who <i>is</i> like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?</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><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/84-12.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/psalms/84-12.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/psalms/84-12.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/psalms/77-11.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/psalms/89-6.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/89-7.htm">Round</a> <a href="/psalms/89-4.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/49-5.htm">Surrounds</a> <a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">Unchanging</a> <a href="/psalms/68-18.htm">Yah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/psalms/103-21.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/psalms/103-21.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/psalms/94-7.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/psalms/89-10.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/97-2.htm">Round</a> <a href="/psalms/89-10.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/125-2.htm">Surrounds</a> <a href="/psalms/89-49.htm">Unchanging</a> <a href="/psalms/94-7.htm">Yah</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>O LORD God of Hosts</b><br>This phrase acknowledges the LORD as the supreme commander of the heavenly armies. The term "God of Hosts" emphasizes His sovereignty and power over all celestial beings and earthly forces. In the Old Testament, this title is often used to highlight God's ability to protect and deliver His people, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45</a> when David confronts Goliath. The imagery of God as a warrior is prevalent throughout the Psalms and the Prophets, underscoring His role as a divine protector and leader.<p><b>who is like You?</b><br>This rhetorical question emphasizes the uniqueness and incomparability of God. It echoes the sentiments found in <a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a>, where Moses and the Israelites sing of God's unmatched majesty and holiness after the crossing of the Red Sea. The question invites reflection on God's attributes, such as His omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence, which set Him apart from all other beings and deities.<p><b>O mighty LORD</b><br>The term "mighty" underscores God's strength and power. It is a reminder of His ability to accomplish His will and fulfill His promises. This attribute of God is a source of comfort and assurance for believers, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>, where the coming Messiah is called "Mighty God." The might of the LORD is a recurring theme in the Psalms, often linked to His acts of creation and salvation.<p><b>Your faithfulness surrounds You</b><br>God's faithfulness is depicted as an encompassing attribute, suggesting that it is integral to His nature and actions. This faithfulness is a key theme throughout Scripture, as seen in <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>, where God's mercies are described as new every morning. The idea of being surrounded by faithfulness implies that all of God's dealings with humanity are marked by reliability and steadfast love. This assurance of God's faithfulness is foundational to the covenant relationship between God and His people, as demonstrated in His promises to Abraham, Moses, and David.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/l/lord_god_of_hosts.htm">LORD God of Hosts</a></b><br>This title emphasizes God's supreme authority and command over the heavenly armies. It reflects His power and sovereignty.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/mighty_lord.htm">Mighty LORD</a></b><br>This refers to God's unmatched strength and power, highlighting His ability to protect and deliver His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness.htm">Faithfulness</a></b><br>This attribute of God is central to the verse, indicating His reliability and steadfastness in keeping His promises.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_unmatched_power.htm">God's Unmatched Power</a></b><br>Recognize that there is no one like God in power and might. This understanding should lead to a deeper trust in His ability to handle any situation we face.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_god's_faithfulness.htm">The Assurance of God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>God's faithfulness is a protective shield around us. We can rely on His promises and find peace in His unchanging nature.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_and_reverence.htm">Worship and Reverence</a></b><br>Our response to God's unique power and faithfulness should be one of worship and reverence. Acknowledge His greatness in your daily life through prayer and praise.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god's_strength.htm">Dependence on God's Strength</a></b><br>In times of weakness, remember that God's strength is made perfect in our weakness. Lean on His mighty power rather than your own understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_faithfulness.htm">Reflecting God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to reflect God's faithfulness in our relationships and commitments. Strive to be reliable and trustworthy, mirroring God's character.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_89.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 89</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_74_14_reflect_myth_or_science.htm">In Psalm 74:14, does the mention of crushing Leviathan’s heads reflect borrowed ancient mythological concepts, and how does this align with modern scientific views of sea creatures? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_highlight_a_creature_unmatched_today.htm">Why would God highlight an indomitable creature in Job 41 if no verifiable species today matches this description?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_disasters_harm_faithful_believers.htm">If Psalm 32:6 promises protection from 'mighty waters,' how do we account for natural disasters that harm faithful believers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_faithful_believers_suffer_harm.htm">Psalm 4:8: If peace and safety are promised to believers, how do we explain faithful individuals who suffer harm or persecution, seemingly contradicting this assurance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/89.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8-13) Not only is God incomparable in heaven, He is also the only mighty and lofty one in nature or history.<p>(8) <span class= "bld">O Lord.</span>--The Hebrew marches more grandly than the Authorised Version:<p>"Jehovah, God of Hosts,<p>Who as Thou is mighty, Jah?<p>And Thy faithfulness surrounds Thee."<p>Or the last clause may be rendered, <span class= "ital">and what faithfulness is like that round about thee? </span>We must either think of the attendant throngs of loyal angels, or of God clothed as it were with faithfulness.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/89.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">O Lord God of hosts;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> God of the angelic hosts just spoken cf. <span class="cmt_word">Who is a strong Lord like unto thee?</span> rather, <span class="accented">Who is strong like unto thee, O Jah?</span> (comp. <a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a>). Or to thy faithfulness round about thee! rather, as in the Revised Version, <span class="accented">and thy faithfulness is round about thee.</span> It has been said that "the two words 'mercies' and 'faithfulness' are the refrain of the psalm." The latter occurs six times (vers. 1, 2, 5, 8, 24, 33), and "faithful" in ver. 37. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/89-8.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">O LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֤ה ׀</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹ֘הֵ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hosts,</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָא֗וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">מִֽי־</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">is like You?</span><br /><span class="heb">כָֽמ֖וֹךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ḵā·mō·w·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3644.htm">Strong's 3644: </a> </span><span class="str2">Like, as, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O mighty</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲסִ֥ין ׀</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·sîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2626.htm">Strong's 2626: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strong, mighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֑הּ</span> <span class="translit">(yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3050.htm">Strong's 3050: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your faithfulness</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶ֝אֱמֽוּנָתְךָ֗</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·mū·nā·ṯə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_530.htm">Strong's 530: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">surrounds You.</span><br /><span class="heb">סְבִיבוֹתֶֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(sə·ḇî·ḇō·w·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/89-8.htm">Psalm 89:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/89-8.htm">Psalm 89:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/89-8.htm">Psalm 89:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/89-8.htm">Psalm 89:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/89-8.htm">Psalm 89:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/89-8.htm">Psalm 89:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/89-8.htm">Psalm 89:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/89-8.htm">Psalm 89:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/89-8.htm">Psalm 89:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/89-8.htm">Psalm 89:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/89-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 89:8 Yahweh God of Armies who (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/89-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 89:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/89-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 89:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:9" /></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>