Psalms 113:5

What does Psalms 113:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 113:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Who is like unto Jehovah our God, That hath his seat on high,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Who is like unto Jehovah our God, That hath his seat on high,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Who <FI>is<Fi> as Jehovah our God, He is exalting <FI>Himself<Fi> to sit?

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou didst flee: and thou, O Jordan, that thou wast turned back?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Who is like unto Jehovah ourGod, who hath placed his dwelling on high;

Context

v.4Jehovah is high above all nations, And his glory above the heavens.

v.5This passage

v.6That humbleth himself to behold The things that arein heaven and in the earth?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Exodus 15:11

    Who is like unto thee, O Jehovah, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders?

  • Psalms 89:8

    O Jehovah God of hosts, Who is a mighty one, like unto thee, O Jehovah? And thy faithfulness is round about thee.

  • Psalms 103:19

    Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens; And his kingdom ruleth over all.

  • Isaiah 40:18

    To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?

  • Isaiah 40:25

    To whom then will ye liken me, that I should be equal to him? saith the Holy One.

  • Psalms 35:10

    All my bones shall say, Jehovah, who is like unto thee, Who deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, Yea, the poor and the needy from him that robbeth him?

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