Psalms 89:9
Psalms 89:9 in Multiple Translations
You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.
Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.
Thou rulest the pride of the sea: When the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.
You have rule over the sea in storm; when its waves are troubled, you make them calm.
You rule the restless seas; you calm their stormy waves.
Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waues thereof arise, thou stillest them.
Thou [art] ruler over the pride of the sea, In the lifting up of its billows Thou dost restrain them.
You rule the pride of the sea. When its waves rise up, you calm them.
Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when its waves arise, thou stillest them.
For all our days are spent; and in thy wrath we have fainted away. Our years shall be considered as a spider:
You rule over the powerful seas; when their waves rise up, you calm them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 89:9
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Psalms 89:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
יְהוָ֤ה
אֱלֹ֘הֵ֤י
צְבָא֗וֹת
מִֽי
כָֽמ֖וֹ/ךָ
חֲסִ֥ין
יָ֑הּ
וֶ֝/אֱמֽוּנָתְ/ךָ֗
סְבִיבוֹתֶֽי/ךָ
יְהוָ֤ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹ֘הֵ֤י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
צְבָא֗וֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cp
מִֽי
mîy
H4310
who?
Part
כָֽמ֖וֹ/ךָ
kᵉmôw
H3644
like
Prep | Suff
חֲסִ֥ין
chăçîyn
H2626
mighty
Adj
יָ֑הּ
Yâhh
H3050
LORD
N-proper
וֶ֝/אֱמֽוּנָתְ/ךָ֗
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
faithfulness
Conj | N-fs | Suff
סְבִיבוֹתֶֽי/ךָ
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 89:9
יְהוָ֤ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹ֘הֵ֤י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
צְבָא֗וֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
N-cp
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
מִֽי
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
כָֽמ֖וֹ/ךָ
kᵉmôw
H3644
"like"
Prep | Suff
This word means like or as, used to compare things. It appears in the Bible to describe similarities or to make comparisons, such as in the book of Psalms.
Definition: adv 1) like, as, the like of which conj 2) when, according as, as it were
Usage: Occurs in 126 OT verses. KJV: according to, (such) as (it were, well as), in comparison of, like (as, to, unto), thus, when, worth. See also: Genesis 19:15; Job 40:17; Psalms 29:6.
חֲסִ֥ין
chăçîyn
H2626
"mighty"
Adj
This Hebrew word describes someone or something that is strong and mighty, like a powerful warrior in 2 Samuel 1:19. It emphasizes firmness and strength, as seen in the KJV translation as strong.
Definition: strong, mighty
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: strong. See also: Psalms 89:9.
יָ֑הּ
Yâhh
H3050
"LORD"
N-proper
Jah is a shortened form of the name LORD, used in many compounds, such as names ending in -iah or -jah. It appears in the Bible as a way to refer to God.
Definition: A shortened form of the name ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) used in many compounds as the letters 'Je' or 'jah'
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: Jah, the Lord, most vehement. Compare names in '-iah,' '-jah.' See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 118:17; Psalms 68:5.
וֶ֝/אֱמֽוּנָתְ/ךָ֗
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
"faithfulness"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for faithfulness, meaning firmness, security, or fidelity. It describes being steady and trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations of faith, stability, and truth. This concept is essential in the Bible, particularly in relationships and commitments.
Definition: firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily. See also: Exodus 17:12; Psalms 89:50; Psalms 33:4.
סְבִיבוֹתֶֽי/ךָ
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cp | Suff
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 89:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 89:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:9
- Sermons on Psalms 89:9
Context — I Will Sing of His Love Forever
7In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.
8O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.
9You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.
10You crushed Rahab like a carcass; You scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm. 11The heavens are Yours, and also the earth. The earth and its fullness You founded.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 65:7 | You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations. |
| 2 | Psalms 107:25–29 | For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea. They mounted up to the heavens, then sunk to the depths; their courage melted in their anguish. They reeled and staggered like drunkards, and all their skill was useless. Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress. He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed. |
| 3 | Mark 4:41 | Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?” |
| 4 | Matthew 8:24–27 | Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!” |
| 5 | Mark 4:39 | Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. |
| 6 | Psalms 93:3–4 | The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves. Above the roar of many waters— the mighty breakers of the sea— the LORD on high is majestic. |
| 7 | Job 38:8–11 | Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its blanket, when I fixed its boundaries and set in place its bars and doors, and I declared: ‘You may come this far, but no farther; here your proud waves must stop’? |
| 8 | Psalms 29:10 | The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever. |
| 9 | Nahum 1:4 | He rebukes the sea and dries it up; He makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither, and the flower of Lebanon wilts. |
| 10 | Matthew 14:32 | And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down. |
Psalms 89:9 Summary
This verse means that God is in control of everything, even the most powerful forces of nature like the ocean. When the waves of the sea get rough, God can calm them down, and this shows us that He is all-powerful and trustworthy. Just like God calmed the storm in Matthew 8:23-27, He can bring peace to our lives when we trust in Him. By trusting in God's sovereignty and power, we can find comfort and strength in the midst of life's challenges, knowing that He is always with us and in control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'rule the raging sea' in Psalms 89:9?
This phrase means that God has complete control over even the most turbulent and powerful forces of nature, as seen in Job 38:8-11 where God speaks of setting boundaries for the sea. This demonstrates His sovereignty and power over creation.
How does God 'still' the waves of the sea?
According to Psalms 89:9, when the waves of the sea 'mount up', God calms them, demonstrating His ability to bring peace and order to chaotic situations, much like Jesus did in Matthew 8:23-27 when He calmed the storm.
What does this verse reveal about God's character?
This verse highlights God's power, sovereignty, and faithfulness, as also seen in Psalms 36:5, which says that God's faithfulness reaches to the skies and His righteousness to the clouds.
How can I apply this verse to my life?
You can apply this verse by trusting in God's power and sovereignty in the midst of life's storms, just as the disciples did in Matthew 14:22-33 when they trusted Jesus to calm the waves and bring them safely to shore.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'raging seas' in my life that I need to trust God to calm and control?
- How can I demonstrate my trust in God's sovereignty and power in the face of challenging circumstances?
- What are some ways that God has 'stilled the waves' in my life in the past, and how can I reflect on those experiences to build my faith?
- In what ways can I surrender my fears and anxieties to God, trusting in His ability to bring peace and order to my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:9
Thou rulest the raging of the sea,.... The power, pride, and elation of it, when it swells, and foams, and rages, and becomes boisterous, and threatens vessels upon it with utter ruin and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:9
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:9
Giving commands and setting bounds to its waves when they are most impetuous and unruly.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:9
Psalms 89:9 Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.Ver. 9. Thou rulest the raging of the sea] That it overwhelm not the earth: this work of God’ s power is often celebrated, as well it may, all things considered.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:9
(8-13) Not only is God incomparable in heaven, He is also the only mighty and lofty one in nature or history.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:9
Verse 9. Thou rulest the raging of the sea] Whoever has seen the sea in a storm, when its waves run what is called mountain high, must acknowledge that nothing but omnipotent power could rule its raging. When the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.] Thou governest both its flux and reflux. Thou art the Author of storms and calms. There may be a reference here to the passage of the Red Sea, and the strong wind that agitated its waves at that time; as the next verse seems to indicate.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:9
5–18. The adoring recital of God’s attributes which follows here has a twofold purpose in relation to the subject of the Psalm. It is a plea with God, and it is an encouragement to Israel. His omnipotence guarantees His ability, His faithfulness is the pledge of His will, to perform His promises to David.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:9
Thou rulest the raging of the sea - The pride; the anger; the lifting up of the sea.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:9
9. Thou rulest the raging of the sea—And therefore canst control the passions of men and the ambition of princes.
Sermons on Psalms 89:9
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(Through the Bible) Job 38-42 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the variety and intricacy of God's creation, using the example of snowflakes. He mentions how Job, in the Bible, recognized the uniqueness of |
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God's Wind by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about how God's contrary winds and sufferings in life can actually lift us to higher levels and bring us closer to God's heavens, just like birds facing |
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The Key to the Wind by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman, inspired by a parable, reflects on the sovereignty of God's kingdom over all aspects of life. The story illustrates a lesson on trusting God's wisdom and authori |
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That Comforts and Joys Seem to Follow Awakenings and Convictions of Conscience, in a Certain Order, Is No Sign by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the process of salvation, emphasizing that before God delivers individuals from sin, they must first have a deep sense of the evil they are being sa |
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Graveyard Revival by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher describes a man who is stripped of everything and living in a state of madness. The man is tormented by the devil and engages in self-destructive behav |
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Man With an Unclean Spirit by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events leading up to the passage in Mark chapter 5 where Jesus calms the storm on the lake. He highlights the growing rejection of Jesus |
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(Following the Footsteps of Christ) the Unique Teacher by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the uniqueness of Jesus as a teacher. He mentions that Jesus had the ability to captivate and move his audience. The preacher then discusses |