New International Version The LORD does whatever pleases him, in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all their depths. New Living Translation The LORD does whatever pleases him throughout all heaven and earth, and on the seas and in their depths. English Standard Version Whatever the LORD pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps. Berean Standard Bible The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths. Berean Literal Bible All that YHWH delights in, He does, in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all the depths, King James Bible Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places. New King James Version Whatever the LORD pleases He does, In heaven and in earth, In the seas and in all deep places. New American Standard Bible Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, In heaven and on earth, in the seas and in all the ocean depths. NASB 1995 Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps. NASB 1977 Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps. Legacy Standard Bible Whatever Yahweh pleases, He does, In heaven and on earth, in the seas and in all deeps. Amplified Bible Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, In the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all deeps— Berean Annotated Bible The LORD {YHWH} does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths. Christian Standard Bible The LORD does whatever he pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the depths. Holman Christian Standard Bible Yahweh does whatever He pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the depths. American Standard Version Whatsoever Jehovah pleased, that hath he done, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps; Contemporary English Version He does as he chooses in heaven and on earth and deep in the sea. English Revised Version Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that hath he done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD does whatever he wants in heaven or on earth, on the seas or in all the depths of the oceans. Good News Translation He does whatever he wishes in heaven and on earth, in the seas and in the depths below. International Standard Version The LORD does whatever pleases him in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all its deep regions. NET Bible He does whatever he pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the ocean depths. New Heart English Bible Whatever the LORD pleased, that he has done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps; Webster's Bible Translation Whatever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths. World English Bible Whatever Yahweh pleased, that he has done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAll that YHWH pleased He has done, "" In the heavens and in earth, "" In the seas and all deep places, Berean Literal Bible All that YHWH delights in, He does, in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all the depths, Young's Literal Translation All that Jehovah pleased He hath done, In the heavens and in earth, In the seas and all deep places, Smith's Literal Translation All which Jehovah delighted in he did, in the heavens and in the earth, in the seas and all the depths. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhatsoever the Lord hath pleased he hath done, in heaven, in earth, in the sea, and in all the deeps. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Whatever the LORD desires he does in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the depths. New Revised Standard Version Whatever the LORD pleases he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhatsoever the LORD pleases, that he does in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deep places. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all that LORD JEHOVAH pleases, he does in Heaven and in Earth and in the seas and in all the depths! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that hath He done, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps; Brenton Septuagint Translation all that the Lord willed, he did in heaven, and on the earth, in the sea, and in all deeps. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Your Name, O LORD, Endures Forever…5For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods. 6The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths. 7He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses.… Cross References The LORD does all that pleases Him Psalm 115:3 Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases. Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Daniel 4:35 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?’” in the heavens Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. Psalm 115:16 The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth He has given to mankind. Psalm 103:19 The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. and on the earth, Psalm 24:1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein. Isaiah 45:18 For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens—He is God; He formed the earth and fashioned it; He established it; He did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am the LORD, and there is no other. Jeremiah 10:12 The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. in the seas Psalm 95:5 The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land. Jonah 1:9 “I am a Hebrew,” replied Jonah. “I worship the LORD, the God of the heavens, who made the sea and the dry land.” Psalm 146:6 the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever. and in all their depths. Job 38:16 Have you journeyed to the vents of the sea or walked in the trenches of the deep? Jonah 2:3 For You cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the current swirled about me; all Your breakers and waves swept over me. Psalm 33:7 He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses. Job 42:2 “I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted. Treasury of Scripture Whatever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places. whatsoever Psalm 33:9,11 For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast… Psalm 115:3 But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased. Isaiah 46:10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: in the seas Psalm 136:13-15 To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever: … Matthew 8:26,27 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm… Matthew 14:25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. Jump to Previous Deep Deeps Depths Earth Heaven Heavens Places Pleased Pleases Pleasing Seas Waters Whatever WhatsoeverJump to Next Deep Deeps Depths Earth Heaven Heavens Places Pleased Pleases Pleasing Seas Waters Whatever WhatsoeverPsalm 135 1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy5. For his power 8. For his judgments 15. The vanity of idols 19. An exhortation to bless God The LORD does all that pleases Him God’s purposes stand above every power and circumstance. Nothing can frustrate His will, and all He ordains is consistent with His righteous character. Psa 115:3 Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases. in the heavens From His heavenly throne, God rules over the unseen realm and directs all things according to His perfect wisdom. Neh 9:6 You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens,… and on the earth, His authority also extends over human history, nations, rulers, and every part of the created world. Earthly events remain under His sovereign oversight. Psa 24:1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s… in the seas The waters, often feared for their force and unpredictability, are subject to God’s command. He governs the boundaries and movements of the seas. Psa 95:5 The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed… and in all their depths. Even the hidden places beneath the waters are fully known and ruled by God. No part of creation lies beyond His presence, power, or care. Job 38:16 Have you journeyed to the vents of the sea… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, representing the sovereign God of Israel who exercises His will over all creation. 2. Heavens The skies or celestial realm, indicating the vastness of God's dominion. 3. Earth The physical world, highlighting God's authority over all terrestrial matters. 4. Seas Large bodies of water, often symbolizing chaos and mystery, yet under God's control. 5. Depths The deepest parts of the seas, emphasizing the extent of God's reach and power. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is in control of all things, from the vast heavens to the deepest seas. His will is supreme, and nothing happens outside of His divine plan. Trust in God's Plan In times of uncertainty, remember that God does what pleases Him, and His plans are for our ultimate good, even when we cannot see it. Worship the Creator Acknowledge God's power and authority in your worship. He is worthy of praise because He governs all creation with wisdom and might. Embrace Humility Understanding God's sovereignty should lead us to humility, knowing that our lives are in the hands of a powerful and loving God. Seek Alignment with God's Will Strive to align your desires and actions with God's will, seeking His guidance in all areas of life. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 135:6?2. How does Psalm 135:6 emphasize God's sovereignty over creation and our lives? 3. What actions can we take to align with God's will as seen in Psalm 135:6? 4. How does Psalm 135:6 connect with Genesis 1:1 regarding God's creative authority? 5. In what ways can acknowledging God's sovereignty in Psalm 135:6 impact daily decisions? 6. How does Psalm 135:6 encourage trust in God's plans for our future? 7. How does Psalm 135:6 affirm God's sovereignty over creation and human affairs? 8. What historical context supports the message of Psalm 135:6? 9. How does Psalm 135:6 challenge the concept of free will? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 135? Verse 6. - Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he (comp. Psalm 115:3). God's power is only limited by his own attributes of truth and goodness. He cannot contradict his own reason, or his own moral qualities. Otherwise he can do anything and everything. In heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places. This is intended as a complete division of space: (1) the heavens above the earth; (2) the earth and seas, in the middle sphere; and (3) the abysses, or depths below the earth, as far as they can be conceived of as extending. Psalm 135:6 declares that the LORD’s sovereign will prevails everywhere—heaven, earth, seas, and the deepest realms. He does everything that pleases Him, and because His nature is holy, what pleases Him is always wise, good, and just. This truth anchors our trust, silences fear, and stirs worship, for the God who saved us in Christ rules all creation without limit or rival.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORDיְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel does עָ֫שָׂ֥ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make whatever כֹּ֤ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every pleases Him חָפֵ֥ץ (ḥā·p̄êṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2654: To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire in the heavens בַּשָּׁמַ֥יִם (baš·šā·ma·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky and on the earth, וּבָאָ֑רֶץ (ū·ḇā·’ā·reṣ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land in the seas בַּ֝יַּמִּ֗ים (bay·yam·mîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every their depths. תְּהוֹמֽוֹת׃ (tə·hō·w·mō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 8415: An abyss, the deep Additonal Resources Psalm 135:6 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 135:6 Bible Gateway Psalm 135:6 Bible.com Psalm 135:6 NIV |
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