Psalms 66:7
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He rules forever by His power; His eyes watch the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah
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This is a thanksgiving-psalm, and it is of such a general use and application that we need not suppose it penned upon any particular occasion. All people are here called upon to praise God, I. For the general instances of his sovereign dominion and power in the whole creation (Psa 66:1-7). II. For the special tokens of his favour to the church, his peculiar people (Psa 66:8-12). And then, III. The psalmist praises God for his own experiences of his goodness to him in particular, especially in answering his prayers (Psa 66:13-20). If we have learned in every thing to give thanks for ancient and modern mercies, public and personal mercies, we shall know how to sing this psalm with grace and understanding. To the chief musician. A song or psalm.
Open source ↗66:7 God’s power brings redemption. The same word occurs in 65:6 for God’s power in creation (see also 80:2).
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The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.
For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted. Selah
God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God,
God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered?
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?’”
The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.
Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions.