Psalms 89 · Verse 6

Psalms 89:6

For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord?
Psalms 89:6, King James Version

Psalms 89:6 in other translations

BSBFor who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?
WEBFor who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the sons of the heavenly beings is like the LORD,
ASVFor who in the skies can be compared unto Jehovah? Who among the sons of the mighty is like unto Jehovah,
YLTFor who in the sky, Compareth himself to Jehovah? Is like to Jehovah among sons of the mighty?
DARBYFor who in the heaven can be compared to Jehovah? who among the sons of the mighty shall be likened to Jehovah?
BBEFor who is there in the heavens in comparison with the Lord? who is like the Lord among the sons of the gods?
WebsterFor who in the heaven can be compared to the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the LORD?

What does Psalms 89:6 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:6-7
6-7. This is worthy of our belief, for His faithfulness (is praised) by the congregation of saints or holy ones; that is, angels (compare De 33:2; Da 8:13). sons of the mighty--(compare Psa 29:1). So is He to be admired on earth.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 6 For who in the heaven - שחק shachak signifies the ethereal regions, all visible or unbounded space; the universe. Who is like Jesus? given in his human nature none of the sons of the mighty can be compared with him. He atones for the sin of the world, and saves to the uttermost all who come unto God through him. This may also be considered a reproof to idolaters. Is there any among the heavenly hosts like to God? Even the most glorious of them were made by his hands. Can the stars, or the more distant planets, or the moon, or the sun, be likened unto God most high? Who among the sons of the mighty - Instead of אלים elim, mighty ones, four of Kennicott's and De Rossi's MSS. have איל eil, strength: - sons of strength, strong persons. Several of the Versions seem to have read אלהים Elohim, God, instead of אלים elim, strong ones. So my old Psalter, following the Vulgate - For wha in the clowdes sal be evened to Lorde; like sal be to God in sons of God! which it paraphrases thus: "Emang al haly men nane may be evened to Ihu Crist: and nane may be like to hym in God's sons: for he is God's son be kynde, and thai thrugh grace."

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 89:5-14

The more God's works are known, the more they are admired. And to praise the Lord, is to acknowledge him to be such a one that there is none like him. Surely then we should feel and express reverence when we worship God. But how little of this appears in our congregations, and how much cause have we to humble ourselves on this account! That almighty power which smote Egypt, will scatter the enemies of the church…

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Psalms 89:6 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

כִּ֤יkiforH3588
מִ֣יmiwho?H4310
בַ֭שַּׁחַקVa.sha.chakin the cloud[s]H7834
יַעֲרֹ֣ךְya.'a.Rokhis he comparableH6186
לַיהוָ֑הla.Yah.wehto YahwehH3068
יִדְמֶ֥הyid.Mehis he like?H1819
לַ֝יהוָ֗הla.Yah.weh<to> YahwehH3068
בִּבְנֵ֥יbiv.Neiamong [the] sons ofH1121
אֵלִים\׃'e.limgodsH410

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Cross references for Psalms 89:6

  • Psalms 86:8

    Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.

  • Jeremiah 10:6

    Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O Lord; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.

  • Psalms 71:19

    Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!

  • Exodus 15:11

    Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?

  • Psalms 113:5

    Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high,

  • Psalms 29:1

    A Psalm of David. Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength.

  • Psalms 73:25

    Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.

  • Psalms 40:5

    Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.

  • Psalms 52:1

    To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm 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 endureth continually.

  • Psalms 89:8

    O Lord God of hosts, who is a strong Lord like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
For who.
8; 40:5; 71:19; 73:25; 86:8; 113:5; Ex 15:11; Jer 10:6
the sons.
29:1; *marg:
52:1

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Context

  • Psalms 89:5

    And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

  • Psalms 89:6

    For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord?

  • Psalms 89:7

    God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.

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Psalms 89:6 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Porque ¿quién en los cielos se igualará con Jehová? ¿quién será semejante á Jehová entre los hijos de los potentados?
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et les cieux célébreront tes merveilles, ô Éternel! oui, ta fidélité, dans la congrégation des saints.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Denn wer in den Wolken ist mit Jehova zu vergleichen? Wer ist Jehova gleich unter den Söhnen der Starken?
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Mane sicut herba transeat; mane floreat, et transeat; vespere decidat, induret, et arescat.