Psalm 66:6-7 WEB

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:7

He ruleth by his power forever; his eyes behold (or, observe ) the nations . 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 ( Psalms 66:3 ), their submission is not to be depended on. Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. At any time rebellion may break out, his people be attacked, and "the nations" endeavour to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 66:6

He turned the sea into dry land - The Red Sea, when he brought his people out of Egypt, Exodus 14:21. This was an illustration of his power, and of his ability to defend and deliver his people. The terror in that case, or that which was “terrible,” was the overthrow of their enemies the destruction of the Egyptians in the Red Sea - thus showing that he had power to destroy all the enemies of his people.They went through the flood on foot - literally, “through the river.” It is probable that the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 66:7

He ruleth by his power for ever - literally, “Ruling by his power forever.” The idea is, that he does this constantly; in each age and generation. He never has ceased to rule; he never will. His dominion extends from age to age, and will stretch forward forever. The power which he evinced in delivering his people he retains now, and will retain forever. In that unchanging power, his people may confide; that unchanging power, the wicked should fear.His eyes behold the nations - All nations; all... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 66:5-6

Psalms 66:5-6. Come and see the works of God, &c. Inquire after and consider seriously what works of stupendous power God has shown in the earth, in regard to the human race, and on their account. He turned the sea, &c. He opened a passage for our fathers through the sea, so that they walked as on dry land, Exodus 14:16; and also led them dry-shod through the river Jordan, when it was so full of water that it overflowed its banks. There did we rejoice in him That is, our nation,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 66:7

Psalms 66:7. He ruleth by his power for ever The same power which God possessed and exerted for his people in ancient times, he still possesses in as great vigour as ever, and is as able and ready to act for them as ever he was: which he hath shown in this late and glorious instance. His eyes behold the nations He sees all their secret and subtle devices, and can and will defeat them, when he sees fit. Let not the rebellious exalt themselves Lift up their hands against God or his... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 66:1-20

Psalms 66-67 God and the nationsIt appears that in Psalms 66:0 the people join in singing the first part of the song, and that the king sings the latter part alone. The song opens with a call to people worldwide to sing praise to God for a notable victory he has just won for Israel (66:1-4). Centuries earlier God brought Israel out of Egypt and led the people through the Red Sea, and the same God still rules in the affairs of nations (5-9). The worshippers acknowledge that in allowing them... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 66:6

the sea: i.e. the Red Sea. the flood: i.e. the river Jordan. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 66:7

Selah. Repeating the exhortation to praise, and connecting the two halves of the Psalm. ( App-66 .) read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 66:6

Psalms 66:6. He turned the sea into dry land— This plainly refers to the passage through the Red Sea, and the rejoicing by Miriam, &c. upon the spot. read more