Psalm 33:6-9 KJV

Psalms · chapter 33 · verses 6–9

⁶By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. ⁷He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses. ⁸Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. ⁹For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.Psalm 33:6-9 · King James Version

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Psalm 33:6-9 in context

4For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.

5He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.

6By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.

7He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.

8Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.

9For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.

10The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.

11The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

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Commentary

Four things the psalmist expresses in these verses: I. The great desire he had that God might be praised. He did not think he did it so well himself, but that he wished others also might be employed in this work; the more the better, in this concert: it is the more like heaven. 1.

— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-11

Cross references

Key words (Strong's)

inhabitantsyâshabproperly, to sit downH3427 →
gatherethkânaçto collectH3664 →
commandedtsâvâhto constitute, enjoinH6680 →
heavensshâmayimthe sky (as aloftH8064 →
breathrûwachwindH7307 →
watersmayimwaterH4325 →
depthtᵉhôwman abyss , especially the deepH8415 →
earthʼeretsthe earthH776 →

Topics

Bible verses about Creation

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