Psalms 148:6
He has put them in their places for ever; he has given them their limits which may not be broken.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
In Context
5Let them give praise to the name of the Lord: for he gave the order, and they were made.
7Give praise to the Lord from the earth, you great sea-beasts, and deep places:
Cross References
Job 38:10Ordering a fixed limit for it, with locks and doors;
Psalms 89:37\89:36\His seed will not come to an end for ever; the seat of his kingdom will be like the sun before me.
Psalms 119:90Your faith is unchanging from generation to generation: you have put the earth in its place, and it is not moved.
Isaiah 54:9For this is like the days of Noah to me: for as I took an oath that the waters of Noah would never again go over the earth, so have I taken an oath that I will not again be angry with you, or say bitter words to you.
Jeremiah 31:36If the order of these things before me is ever broken, says the Lord, then will the seed of Israel come to an end as a nation before me for ever.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 148:2-7
An Invitation to Praise. 1 Praise ye the Lord . Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights. 2 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. 3 Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. 4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens. 5 Let them praise the name of the Lord : for he commanded, and they were created. 6 He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass. We, in this dark and… Read the whole commentary →