9 You rule over the surging sea; when its waves mount up, you still them.
9 Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.
9 You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them.
9 You put the arrogant ocean in its place and calm its waves when they turn unruly.
9 You rule the raging of the sea; When its waves rise, You still them.
9 You rule the oceans. You subdue their storm-tossed waves.
4 Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea- the Lord on high is mighty.
4 The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.
4 Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the Lord on high is mighty!
4 Stronger than wild sea storms, Mightier than sea-storm breakers, Mighty God rules from High Heaven.
4 The Lord on high is mightier Than the noise of many waters, Than the mighty waves of the sea.
4 But mightier than the violent raging of the seas, mightier than the breakers on the shore- the Lord above is mightier than these!
The majesty, power, and holiness of Christ's kingdom.
The Lord might have displayed only his justice, holiness, and awful power, in his dealings with fallen men; but he has been pleased to display the riches of his mercy, and the power of his renewing grace. In this great work, the Father has given all power to his Son, the Lord from heaven, who has made atonement for our sins. He not only can pardon, but deliver and protect all who trust in him. His word is past, and all the saints may rely upon it. Whatever was foretold concerning the kingdom of the Messiah, must be fulfilled in due time. All his people ought to be very strictly pure. God's church is his house; it is a holy house, cleansed from sin, and employed in his service. Where there is purity, there shall be peace. Let all carefully look if this kingdom is set up in their hearts.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 89:9
Commentary on Psalm 89:5-14
(Read Psalm 89:5-14)
The more God's works are known, the more they are admired. And to praise the Lord, is to acknowledge him to be such a one that there is none like him. Surely then we should feel and express reverence when we worship God. But how little of this appears in our congregations, and how much cause have we to humble ourselves on this account! That almighty power which smote Egypt, will scatter the enemies of the church, while all who trust in God's mercy will rejoice in his name; for mercy and truth direct all he does. His counsels from eternity, and their consequences to eternity, are all justice and judgment.