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on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/135.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Whatsoever the LORD pleased, <i>that</i> did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/135.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Whatever the LORD pleases He does, In heaven and in earth, In the seas and in all deep places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/135.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, In heaven and on earth, in the seas and in all the ocean depths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/135.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/135.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/135.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Whatever Yahweh pleases, He does, In heaven and on earth, in the seas and in all deeps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/135.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, In the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all deeps—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/135.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD does whatever he pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the depths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/135.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh does whatever He pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the depths. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/135.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Whatsoever Jehovah pleased, that hath he done, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/135.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He does as he chooses in heaven and on earth and deep in the sea. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/135.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that hath he done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/135.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD does whatever he wants in heaven or on earth, on the seas or in all the depths of the oceans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/135.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He does whatever he wishes in heaven and on earth, in the seas and in the depths below. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/135.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD does whatever pleases him in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all its deep regions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/135.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/135.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He does whatever he pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the ocean depths. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/135.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Whatever the LORD pleased, that he has done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/135.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Whatever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/135.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Whatever Yahweh pleased, that he has done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/135.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />All that YHWH pleased He has done, "" In the heavens and in earth, "" In the seas and all deep places,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/135.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> All that Jehovah pleased He hath done, In the heavens and in earth, In the seas and all deep places,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/135.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />All which Jehovah delighted in he did, in the heavens and in the earth, in the seas and all the depths.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/135.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Whatsoever the Lord hath pleased he hath done, in heaven, in earth, in the sea, and in all the deeps. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/135.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 134:6>All things whatsoever that he willed, the Lord did: in heaven, on earth, in the sea, and in all the deep places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/135.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whatever the LORD desires he does in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the depths. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/135.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Whatever the LORD pleases he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/135.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Whatsoever the LORD pleases, that he does in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deep places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/135.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And all that LORD JEHOVAH pleases, he does in Heaven and in Earth and in the seas and in all the depths!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/135.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that hath He done, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/135.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />all that the Lord willed, he did in heaven, and on the earth, in the sea, and in all deeps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/135-6.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=16780" 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/135.htm">Your Name, O LORD, Endures Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods. <span class="reftext">6</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.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">does</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/2654.htm" title="2654: ḥā·p̄êṣ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire.">pleases Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: baš·šā·ma·yim (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">in the heavens</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ū·ḇā·’ā·reṣ (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">and on the earth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3220.htm" title="3220: bay·yam·mîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- A sea or large body of water; specifically, the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river.">in the seas</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and in all</a> <a href="/hebrew/8415.htm" title="8415: tə·hō·w·mō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Deep, sea, abyss. Or thom; from huwm; an abyss, especially the deep.">their depths.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses.…<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="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a></span><br />I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2</a></span><br />“I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a></span><br />Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a></span><br />In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-19.htm">Romans 9:19-21</a></span><br />One of you will say to me, “Then why does God still find fault? For who can resist His will?” / But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?” / Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a></span><br />so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-17.htm">Jeremiah 32:17</a></span><br />“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a></span><br />Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16-17</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. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.<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="/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3</a></span><br />Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-14.htm">Genesis 18:14</a></span><br />Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">1 Chronicles 29:11-12</a></span><br />Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. / Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Whatever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.</p><p class="hdg">whatsoever</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9,11</a></b></br> For he spake, and it was <i>done</i>; he commanded, and it stood fast… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3</a></b></br> But our God <i>is</i> in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a></b></br> Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times <i>the things</i> that are not <i>yet</i> done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:</p><p class="hdg">in the seas</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/136-13.htm">Psalm 136:13-15</a></b></br> To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Matthew 8:26,27</a></b></br> And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/14-25.htm">Matthew 14:25</a></b></br> And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/130-1.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/psalms/107-26.htm">Deeps</a> <a href="/psalms/130-1.htm">Depths</a> <a href="/psalms/134-3.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/134-3.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/134-3.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Places</a> <a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/psalms/135-3.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/psalms/93-3.htm">Seas</a> <a href="/psalms/124-5.htm">Waters</a> <a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/140-10.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/psalms/148-7.htm">Deeps</a> <a href="/psalms/139-8.htm">Depths</a> <a href="/psalms/135-7.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/136-26.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/136-5.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/141-6.htm">Places</a> <a href="/psalms/147-10.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-8.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/psalms/147-1.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-34.htm">Seas</a> <a href="/psalms/136-6.htm">Waters</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-7.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-10.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 135</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-5.htm">For his power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">For his judgments</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-15.htm">The vanity of idols</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-19.htm">An exhortation to bless 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/135.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/135.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The LORD does all that pleases Him</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty and omnipotence of God. Throughout Scripture, God's will is portrayed as supreme and unchallenged (<a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a>). The idea that God acts according to His pleasure underscores His freedom and authority over creation. This aligns with the biblical theme that God's purposes cannot be thwarted (<a href="/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2</a>). Theologically, this reflects the doctrine of divine providence, where God governs all things according to His will. It also highlights God's benevolent nature, as His pleasure is inherently good and just.<p><b>in the heavens</b><br>The heavens often symbolize God's dwelling place and His supreme authority over the universe (<a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3</a>). In biblical cosmology, the heavens are not just the sky but the entire spiritual realm where God reigns. This phrase indicates that God's will is executed perfectly in the spiritual realm, aligning with the Lord's Prayer, "Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" (<a href="/matthew/6-10.htm">Matthew 6:10</a>). The heavens also declare God's glory and handiwork (<a href="/psalms/19.htm">Psalm 19:1</a>), reinforcing His creative power and majesty.<p><b>and on the earth</b><br>This phrase asserts God's dominion over the physical world. The earth is the realm of human activity, and God's involvement in earthly affairs is a recurring biblical theme. From the creation narrative in Genesis to the prophetic visions of a new earth in Revelation, God's interaction with the earth is central to His redemptive plan. This also connects to the idea of God's immanence, where He is actively present and working within His creation (<a href="/acts/17-24.htm">Acts 17:24-28</a>).<p><b>in the seas</b><br>The seas in ancient Near Eastern culture often represented chaos and danger. By stating that God does as He pleases in the seas, the psalmist affirms God's control over chaos and the natural order. This is reminiscent of God's power displayed in the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14) and Jesus calming the storm (<a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39</a>), both demonstrating divine authority over the waters. The seas also symbolize the vastness of God's creation and His ability to govern even the most unpredictable elements.<p><b>and in all their depths</b><br>The depths refer to the deepest parts of the seas, often associated with mystery and the unknown. This phrase highlights God's omnipresence and omniscience, as there is no part of creation beyond His reach or understanding (<a href="/psalms/139-7.htm">Psalm 139:7-12</a>). In biblical literature, the depths can also symbolize the grave or Sheol, suggesting that God's sovereignty extends even over life and death. This comprehensive dominion assures believers of God's ultimate control and care over all aspects of existence.<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, representing the sovereign God of Israel who exercises His will over all creation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/heavens.htm">Heavens</a></b><br>The skies or celestial realm, indicating the vastness of God's dominion.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/earth.htm">Earth</a></b><br>The physical world, highlighting God's authority over all terrestrial matters.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/seas.htm">Seas</a></b><br>Large bodies of water, often symbolizing chaos and mystery, yet under God's control.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/depths.htm">Depths</a></b><br>The deepest parts of the seas, emphasizing the extent of God's reach and power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God is in control of all things, from the vast heavens to the deepest seas. His will is supreme, and nothing happens outside of His divine plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_plan.htm">Trust in God's Plan</a></b><br>In times of uncertainty, remember that God does what pleases Him, and His plans are for our ultimate good, even when we cannot see it.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_the_creator.htm">Worship the Creator</a></b><br>Acknowledge God's power and authority in your worship. He is worthy of praise because He governs all creation with wisdom and might.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/embrace_humility.htm">Embrace Humility</a></b><br>Understanding God's sovereignty should lead us to humility, knowing that our lives are in the hands of a powerful and loving God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seek_alignment_with_god's_will.htm">Seek Alignment with God's Will</a></b><br>Strive to align your desires and actions with God's will, seeking His guidance in all areas of life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_135.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 135</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_135_6-7_align_with_science.htm">In Psalm 135:6–7, how can we reconcile the claim that God directly controls weather events with modern scientific understanding? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_compatibilism_in_philosophy.htm">What is compatibilism in philosophy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_the_bible_mention_chemtrails.htm">What does the Bible say about chemtrail conspiracy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_probability_contradict_divine_acts.htm">Why does probability theory contradict claims of divine intervention?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/135.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3</a>). God's power is only limited by his own attributes of truth and goodness. He cannot contradict his own reason, or his own moral qualities. Otherwise he can do anything and everything. <span class="cmt_word">In heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.</span> This is intended as a complete division of space: <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> the heavens above the earth; <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> the earth and seas, in the middle sphere; and <p><span class="note_emph">(3)</span> the abysses, or depths below the earth, as far as they can be conceived of as extending. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/135-6.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">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֗ה</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">does</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֫שָׂ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whatever</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֤ל</span> <span class="translit">(kōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pleases Him</span><br /><span class="heb">חָפֵ֥ץ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·p̄êṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the heavens</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּשָּׁמַ֥יִם</span> <span class="translit">(baš·šā·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and on the earth,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבָאָ֑רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the seas</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּ֝יַּמִּ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(bay·yam·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3220.htm">Strong's 3220: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their depths.</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּהוֹמֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(tə·hō·w·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8415.htm">Strong's 8415: </a> </span><span class="str2">An abyss, the deep</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 135:6 Whatever Yahweh pleased that he has done (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/135-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 135:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 135:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/135-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 135:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 135:7" /></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>