Psalms 89:7-11

7 In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; he is more awesome than all who surround him.

8 Who is like you, LORD God Almighty? You, LORD, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you.

9 You rule over the surging sea; when its waves mount up, you still them.

10 You crushed Rahab like one of the slain; with your strong arm you scattered your enemies.

11 The heavens are yours, and yours also the earth; you founded the world and all that is in it.

Psalms 89:7-11 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 89:7-11 In-Context

5 The heavens praise your wonders, LORD, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones.

6 For who in the skies above can compare with the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the heavenly beings?

7 In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; he is more awesome than all who surround him.

8 Who is like you, LORD God Almighty? You, LORD, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you.

9 You rule over the surging sea; when its waves mount up, you still them.

10 You crushed Rahab like one of the slain; with your strong arm you scattered your enemies.

11 The heavens are yours, and yours also the earth; you founded the world and all that is in it.

12 You created the north and the south; Tabor and Hermon sing for joy at your name.

13 Your arm is endowed with power; your hand is strong, your right hand exalted.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 111:1
• 2. S Job 5:1
• 3. Psalms 47:2
• 4. Isaiah 6:3
• 5. S Psalms 71:19
• 6. S Psalms 65:7
• 7. S Job 9:13; Psalms 87:4
• 8. S Psalms 59:11; S Psalms 68:1; Psalms 92:9
• 9. S Deuteronomy 10:14; Psalms 115:16
• 10. 1 Chronicles 29:11; S Psalms 24:1
• 11. S Genesis 1:1