Psalm 89:6
New International Version
For who in the skies above can compare with the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the heavenly beings?

New Living Translation
For who in all of heaven can compare with the LORD? What mightiest angel is anything like the LORD?

English Standard Version
For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD,

Berean Standard Bible
For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?

King James Bible
For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?

New King James Version
For who in the heavens can be compared to the LORD? Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the LORD?

New American Standard Bible
For who in the skies is comparable to the LORD? Who among the sons of the mighty is like the LORD,

NASB 1995
For who in the skies is comparable to the LORD? Who among the sons of the mighty is like the LORD,

NASB 1977
For who in the skies is comparable to the LORD? Who among the sons of the mighty is like the LORD,

Legacy Standard Bible
For who in the sky is comparable to Yahweh? Who among the sons of the mighty is like Yahweh,

Amplified Bible
For who in the heavens can be compared to the LORD? Who among the divine beings is like the LORD,

Christian Standard Bible
For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?

American Standard Version
For who in the skies can be compared unto Jehovah? Who among the sons of the mighty is like unto Jehovah,

Contemporary English Version
None who live in the heavens can compare with you.

English Revised Version
For who in the skies can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty is like unto the LORD,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?

Good News Translation
No one in heaven is like you, LORD; none of the heavenly beings is your equal.

International Standard Version
For who in the skies compares to the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the divine beings?

Majority Standard Bible
For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?

NET Bible
For who in the skies can compare to the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the heavenly beings,

New Heart English Bible
For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the sons of God is like the LORD,

Webster's Bible Translation
For who in the heaven can be compared to the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the LORD?

World English Bible
For who in the skies can be compared to Yahweh? Who among the sons of the heavenly beings is like Yahweh,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For who in the sky, compares himself to YHWH? [Who] is like to YHWH among sons of the mighty?

Young's Literal Translation
For who in the sky, Compareth himself to Jehovah? Is like to Jehovah among sons of the mighty?

Smith's Literal Translation
For who in the cloud shall be compared to Jehovah? shall he be likened to Jehovah among the sons of God?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For who in the clouds can be compared to the Lord: or who among the sons of God shall be like to God?

Catholic Public Domain Version
For who among the clouds is equal to the Lord? Who among the sons of God is like God?

New American Bible
Who in the skies ranks with the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the sons of the gods?

New Revised Standard Version
For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For who in heaven can be compared to the LORD? who among the angels can be likened to the LORD?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Who is equal to LORD JEHOVAH in the Heaven of Heavens, and like LORD JEHOVAH among the children of Angels?
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For who in the skies can be compared unto the LORD, Who among the sons of might can be likened unto the LORD,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For who in the heavens shall be compared to the Lord? and who shall be likened to the Lord among the sons of God?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Will Sing of His Love Forever
5The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD—Your faithfulness as well—in the assembly of the holy ones. 6For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? 7In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.…

Cross References
Job 1:6
One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them.

Job 38:7
while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

Isaiah 40:18
To whom will you liken God? To what image will you compare Him?

Isaiah 40:25
“To whom will you liken Me, or who is My equal?” asks the Holy One.

Deuteronomy 4:39
Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.

1 Kings 8:23
and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.

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.

Exodus 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?

2 Samuel 7:22
How great You are, O Lord GOD! For there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears.

Jeremiah 10:6-7
There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power. / Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.

Hebrews 1:4-6
So He became as far superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is excellent beyond theirs. / For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”? / And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”

Revelation 5:11-12
Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. / In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”

Colossians 1:16
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.

Philippians 2:9-11
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.


Treasury of Scripture

For who in the heaven can be compared to the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the LORD?

for who

Psalm 89:8
O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?

Psalm 40:5
Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.

Psalm 71:19
Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!

the sons

Psalm 29:1
A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.

Psalm 52:1
To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.

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Psalm 89
1. The psalmist praises God for his covenant
5. For his wonderful power
15. For the care of his church
19. For his favor to the kingdom of David
38. Then complaining of contrary events
46. He expostulates, prays, and blesses God.














For who in the skies
The phrase "in the skies" refers to the heavens, the realm of celestial beings and the divine. In Hebrew, the word used is "shamayim," which often denotes the physical heavens or sky but also the spiritual realm where God dwells. This phrase sets the stage for a comparison between God and any other beings that might inhabit the heavenly realms. It emphasizes the vastness and majesty of God's domain, suggesting that even in the highest places, none can rival Him.

can compare with the LORD?
The word "compare" in this context implies a measurement of worth, power, or glory. The Hebrew root "damah" suggests likeness or similarity. The rhetorical question posed here underscores the uniqueness and incomparability of the LORD, Yahweh, the covenant name of God. It invites the reader to reflect on the attributes of God—His omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence—that set Him apart from all creation. This is a call to recognize God's supreme authority and unmatched nature.

Who among the heavenly beings
"Heavenly beings" translates the Hebrew "bene elim," which can mean "sons of God" or "mighty ones." This term is often used to describe angels or divine beings in the heavenly court. The psalmist is drawing attention to the fact that even these powerful and exalted beings, who serve in the presence of God, cannot be compared to Him. This highlights the hierarchy within the spiritual realm, with God reigning supreme above all.

is like the LORD?
The phrase "is like the LORD" reiterates the theme of God's uniqueness. The Hebrew word "kamo" implies likeness or resemblance. This rhetorical question reinforces the idea that no being, whether in heaven or on earth, possesses the attributes or essence of Yahweh. It is a declaration of God's holiness and otherness, inviting believers to worship Him with reverence and awe. The psalmist is affirming the monotheistic belief that there is only one true God, who is unparalleled in His majesty and power.

(6) Sons of the mighty.--Rather, sons of God--i.e., angels. (Comp. Psalm 29:1.)

Verse 6. - For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord? God's angels praise him, and only him; since there is none in heaven or earth to be compared to him. Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord? "The sons of the mighty" are the angels (comp. Psalm 29:1).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For
כִּ֤י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

who
מִ֣י (mî)
Interrogative
Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix

in the skies
בַ֭שַּׁחַק (ḇaš·ša·ḥaq)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7834: A powder, a thin vapor, the firmament

can compare
יַעֲרֹ֣ךְ (ya·‘ă·rōḵ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6186: To set in a, row, arrange, put in order

with the LORD?
לַיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

Who among the heavenly beings
בִּבְנֵ֥י (biḇ·nê)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

is like
יִדְמֶ֥ה (yiḏ·meh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1819: To compare, to resemble, liken, consider

the LORD?
לַ֝יהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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