Psalms 33:9
For he spoke, and it came into being: he commanded, and it stood fast.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
In Context
8Let all the earth fear the Lord: of him stand in awe all the inhabitants of the world.
10The Lord frustrateth the resolves of the nations: he bringeth to nought the thoughts of the people.
Cross References
Genesis 1:3And God said, Let there be light; and there was light.
Psalms 93:5Thy testimonies are exceedingly steadfast: in thy house abideth holiness, O Lord! to the utmost length of days.
Psalms 148:5Let them praise the name of the Lord; for he commanded and they were created.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 33:2-12
An Exhortation to Praise God. 1 Rejoice in the Lord , O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. 2 Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. 3 Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. 4 For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth. 5 He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord . 6 By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of… Read the whole commentary →