Psalms 92:8

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Psalms 92:8 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

But You, O LORD, are exalted forever!

King James Version KJV

But thou, LORD, art most high for evermore.

American Standard Version ASV

But thou, O Jehovah, art on high for evermore.

Bible in Basic English BBE

But you, O Lord, are on high for ever.

Free Bible Version FBV

But you, Lord, rule on high forever.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

But thou, O Lord, art most High for euermore.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And Thou [art] high to the age, O Jehovah.

World English Bible WEB

But you, LORD, are on high forever more.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

But thou, LORD, art most high for evermore.

Translation for Translators T4T

But Yahweh, you will ◄be exalted/be honored/rule► forever.

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Psalms 92:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB בִּ/פְרֹ֤חַ רְשָׁעִ֨ים כְּמ֥וֹ עֵ֗שֶׂב וַ֭/יָּצִיצוּ כָּל פֹּ֣עֲלֵי אָ֑וֶן לְ/הִשָּֽׁמְדָ֥/ם עֲדֵי עַֽד

בִּ/פְרֹ֤חַ pârach H6524 to sprout Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

רְשָׁעִ֨ים râshâʻ H7563 wicked Adj

כְּמ֥וֹ kᵉmôw H3644 like Prep

עֵ֗שֶׂב ʻeseb H6212 vegetation N-ms

וַ֭/יָּצִיצוּ tsûwts H6692 to blossom Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

פֹּ֣עֲלֵי pâʻal H6466 to work V-Qal

אָ֑וֶן ʼâven H205 evil N-ms

לְ/הִשָּֽׁמְדָ֥/ם shâmad H8045 to destroy Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a | Suff

עֲדֵי ʻad H5703 perpetuity N-mp

עַֽד ʻad H5704 till N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 92:8

בִּ/פְרֹ֤חַ pârach H6524 "to sprout" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

This verb means to fly or bloom, describing something that spreads out or flourishes. It can also mean to break forth like a bud or to grow abundantly. It's used to picture flourishing or spreading out.

Definition: 1) to bud, sprout, shoot, bloom 1a) (Qal) to bud, sprout, send out shoots, blossom 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to bud or sprout 1b2) to show buds or sprouts

Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abroad, [idiom] abundantly, blossom, break forth (out), bud, flourish, make fly, grow, spread, spring (up). See also: Genesis 40:10; Psalms 92:14; Psalms 72:7.

רְשָׁעִ֨ים râshâʻ H7563 "wicked" Adj

This word describes someone who is morally wrong, a bad person who is guilty of crime or sin against God or others. It is used to describe the wicked in biblical stories, such as in the book of Genesis.

Definition: 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)

Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. See also: Genesis 18:23; Psalms 101:8; Psalms 1:1.

כְּמ֥וֹ kᵉmôw H3644 "like" Prep

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.

עֵ֗שֶׂב ʻeseb H6212 "vegetation" N-ms

This Hebrew word means vegetation or grass, representing growth and new life. It is used in Genesis 1:11 to describe the creation of plants and in Psalm 23:2 to describe a peaceful landscape.

Definition: herb, herbage, grass, green plants Aramaic equivalent: a.sav (עֲשַׂב "grass" H6211B)

Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: grass, herb. See also: Genesis 1:11; Psalms 72:16; Psalms 92:8.

וַ֭/יָּצִיצוּ tsûwts H6692 "to blossom" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp

To gaze means to look closely or glance at something. It can also mean to blossom or flourish, like a flower opening up. This word is used to describe something beautiful or attractive.

Definition: 1) to blossom, shine, sparkle 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to flourish 1a2) to shine, gleam 1b) (Hiphil) to blossom, put forth blossoms, produce blossoms

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: bloom, blossom, flourish, shew self. See also: Numbers 17:23; Psalms 103:15; Psalms 72:16.

כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

פֹּ֣עֲלֵי pâʻal H6466 "to work" V-Qal

To work or do something is the meaning of this Hebrew verb, often used to describe habitual or systematic actions. It can also mean to make or practise something.

Definition: 1) to do, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do 1a2) to make

Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: commit, (evil-) do(-er), make(-r), ordain, work(-er). See also: Exodus 15:17; Psalms 59:3; Psalms 5:6.

אָ֑וֶן ʼâven H205 "evil" N-ms

This word refers to evil, wickedness, or trouble, often describing idolatry or iniquity, and is used in various KJV translations to convey a sense of wrongdoing.

Definition: 1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow 1a) trouble, sorrow 1b) idolatry 1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness Also means: a.ven (אָ֫וֶן ": trouble" H0205H)

Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: affliction, evil, false, idol, iniquity, mischief, mourners(-ing), naught, sorrow, unjust, unrighteous, vain, vanity, wicked(-ness). Compare H369 (אַיִן). See also: Numbers 23:21; Psalms 94:23; Psalms 5:6.

לְ/הִשָּֽׁמְדָ֥/ם shâmad H8045 "to destroy" Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a | Suff

The Hebrew word shâmad means to destroy or desolate something, used to describe annihilation or devastation. It is used in the Bible to describe the destruction of cities or nations, such as in the book of Isaiah.

Definition: 1) to destroy, exterminate, be destroyed, be exterminated 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be annihilated, be exterminated 1a2) to be destroyed, be devastated 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to annihilate, exterminate 1b2) to destroy Aramaic equivalent: she.mad (שְׁמַד "to destroy" H8046)

Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: destory(-uction), bring to nought, overthrow, perish, pluck down, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:30; 2 Samuel 22:38; Psalms 37:38.

עֲדֵי ʻad H5703 "perpetuity" N-mp

This Hebrew word means forever or eternity, describing something that has no end, like God's existence. It's used in the Bible to talk about things that last forever. In Genesis, it describes God's eternal nature.

Definition: 1) perpetuity, for ever, continuing future 1a) ancient (of past time) 1b) for ever (of future time) 1b1) of continuous existence 1c) for ever (of God's existence)

Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end. See also: Exodus 15:18; Psalms 111:3; Psalms 9:6.

עַֽד ʻad H5704 "till" N-ms

This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.

Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)

Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.

Study Notes — Psalms 92:8

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Psalms 92:8 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 92:8
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 92:8
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 92:8
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 92:8
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 92:8
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 92:8
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 92:8
Sermons on Psalms 92:8

Context — How Great Are Your Works!

6A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand, 7that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed.

8But You, O LORD, are exalted forever!

9For surely Your enemies, O LORD, surely Your enemies will perish; all evildoers will be scattered. 10But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; with fine oil I have been anointed.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 83:18	May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth.
2	Acts 12:22–24	And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!” Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died. But the word of God continued to spread and multiply.
3	Acts 12:1	About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church.
4	Psalms 93:4	Above the roar of many waters— the mighty breakers of the sea— the LORD on high is majestic.
5	Psalms 56:2	My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me.
6	Exodus 18:11	Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”
7	Psalms 102:26–27	They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing You will change them, and they will be passed on. But You remain the same, and Your years will never end.
8	Ecclesiastes 5:8	If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.
9	Daniel 4:34–35	But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”

Psalms 92:8 Summary

[This verse tells us that God is always lifted up and honored, and this will never change. It reminds us that even when bad things seem to be happening, God is still in control and His power will never fade, as seen in Romans 8:28, where we are told that God works all things together for our good. This gives us hope and comfort, knowing that God's glory and majesty will always be present. By trusting in God's eternal exaltation, we can find peace and confidence in His sovereignty, as expressed in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are told to trust in the Lord with all our heart]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that God is exalted forever?

This means that God's power, glory, and majesty will never fade or end, as stated in Psalms 92:8. This is reinforced in other scriptures, such as Ezekiel 37:28, which declares that God's glory will be visible to all nations.

How can we trust that God will always be exalted, even when evil seems to prosper?

We can trust in God's sovereignty and promises, as seen in Psalms 37:1-2, which reminds us not to fret about evil people, but instead to trust in God and do good. This trust is rooted in God's unchanging nature, as expressed in Malachi 3:6, where God says 'I, the Lord, do not change'

What does this verse teach us about God's relationship to time?

This verse highlights that God exists outside of time, and His exaltation is not limited by human concepts of time. As expressed in Psalms 102:27, God remains the same, even as everything else changes, and in Hebrews 13:8, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever

How can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?

By recognizing God's eternal exaltation, we can find comfort and hope in His unchanging nature, as seen in James 1:17, which reminds us that every good gift comes from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can acknowledge and honor God's exaltation in my daily life?
How does the knowledge of God's eternal exaltation impact my perspective on the challenges and trials I face?
In what ways can I reflect God's glory and majesty to those around me, as stated in Isaiah 43:7, where we are created for God's glory?
What does it mean for me to 'exalt' God in my own heart and mind, and how can I cultivate this practice?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 92:8

But thou, Lord, art most high for evermore,.... God is "the most High"; that is one of his names; he is above all, is higher than the highest; and he dwells on high, and looks down upon the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 92:8

But thou, LORD, art most high for evermore. But thou, Lord, art most high forevermore - literally, 'art height,' etc.; the abstract used for the concrete, to imply that the essence of all that is high is concentrated in Yahweh.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 92:8

So this verse is added by way of opposition to the former, They shall perish, but thou shalt endure, as is said in a like comparison, ; they flourish for a season, but thou rulest for ever to judge and punish them. Or, for (as this Hebrew particle is not seldom used, whereof instances have been formerly given) thou, Lord, art, & c. So this verse gives a reason of the former, as well the first branch of it, why God suffers the wicked to flourish so long, because he is not like man, of short and uncertain continuance here, to whom a little time is long and tedious, who therefore impatiently expects the time of vengeance, and fears lest the offender should escape it; whereas God is unchangeable and everlasting, and therefore long-suffering without any inconvenience, and the longest time of the prosperity of the wicked is but short and inconsiderable in his eyes, a thousand years being in his sight but as yesterday when it is past, , and they can never escape out of his hands; as also of the latter branch of the verse, why the wicked shall be destroyed for ever, because God lives and reigns for ever to execute that just sentence of everlasting punishment which he hath pronounced against them.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 92:8

Psalms 92:8 But thou, LORD, [art most] high for evermore.Ver. 8. But thou, Lord, art most high, &c.] q.d. Flourish the wicked never so much, shoot they up never so high, thou art higher, and in the thing wherein they deal proudly thou art above them, Exodus 18:11.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 92:8

Verse 8. High for evermore.] They are brought down and destroyed; but the Lord is exalted eternally, both for his judgments and his mercies.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 92:8

4–8. The special ground for praise in the manifestation of Jehovah’s sovereignty.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 92:8

But thou, Lord, art most high for evermore - In the treatment of the righteous and the wicked, thou wilt maintain thine own exalted place as a sovereign.

Sermons on Psalms 92:8

	Sermon	Description
	Dvd 33 the Theocratic Kingdom by Art Katz	This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding the mystery of Israel's restoration and its inseparable connection to the establishment of God's rule on earth through a lite
	Of the Names of God. by John Gill	John Gill explores the significance of the names of God, emphasizing that understanding these names is essential for knowing God Himself. He explains that God's names reflect His n
	Psalm 83 by Henry Law	Henry Law preaches about the power of faith in prayer, urging believers to approach the mercy-seat boldly and persistently, seeking God's intervention against His enemies. The enem
	Against the Flow by Jim Cymbala	In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of preaching in a public setting and facing disdain and mockery when he mentioned God and Jesus. He draws a parallel to the story
	A Revelation of Principles by Paris Reidhead	In this sermon, the speaker addresses the idea that the only problem with the Bible is the first four words: "In the beginning, God." The speaker suggests that if one can accept an
	From Simon to Peter #33 - the Spirit in the Heart With Death at the Door by J. Glyn Owen	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Simon Peter in the book of Acts. Peter finds himself imprisoned and facing certain death, with no human means of escape. Howeve
	Suffering-Deliverance by Carl Armerding	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the danger of pride and how it can lead to destruction. He uses the example of the king of Babylon who boasted about his own greatness and w