Psalms 146:6

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 146:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Who made heaven and earth, The sea, and all that in them is; Who keepeth truth for ever;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Who made heaven and earth, The sea, and all that in them is; Who keepeth truth for ever;
Psalms 146:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 146

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6Who made heaven and earth, The sea, and all that in them is; Who keepeth truth for ever;

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Which made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that therein [is], etc.] This and the following verses are a description of that divine Person, even Christ, who is the help and hope of his people; and every character of him is a reason for faith and hope in him; all things are made by him, which are in the whole compass of creation, the heaven, earth, and sea, and all in them; the fowls of the airy heaven; the sun, moon, and stars, the hosts of the starry heavens; and the angels, the inhabitants of the third heaven; the beasts of the field, and cattle of a thousand hills; and man, the chief of God’s works on earth; and the innumerable fishes of the sea, great and small; and he that made all…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Which made heaven and earth ... - Who is the true God, the Creator of all things. Happy is he who can address the God who called all this wondrous universe into being, and who sustains all by his power, as his God. Which keepeth truth for ever - Who is always true to his promises. In this verse there are two reasons given why the lot of the people of God would be a happy one: (1) That Yahweh is the true God, the Creator of all things, and, therefore, able to protect and provide for them. (2) That he is faithful, and may always be relied on. Idol-gods have no power, and every reliance placed on them is a vain reliance; people are often false and cannot be trusted, but Yahweh has infinite…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“For ever - Both because he liveth for ever to fulfil his promises, and because he is eternally faithful. Next: Psalms Chapter 147”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“made heaven: Psa 33:6, Psa 136:5, Psa 136:6, Psa 148:5, Psa 148:6; Gen 1:1; Jer 10:11, Jer 10:12, Jer 32:17; Joh 1:3; Col 1:16; Rev 14:7 the sea: Psa 95:5; Exo 20:11; Job 38:8-11; Pro 8:28, Pro 8:29 keepeth truth: Psa 89:2, Psa 89:33, Psa 98:3, Psa 100:5; Deu 7:9; Dan 9:4; Mic 7:20; Joh 10:34; Tit 1:2; Heb 6:18 Psalms 146:7”
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