Psalm 135:6
New International Version
The LORD does whatever pleases him, in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all their depths.

New Living Translation
The LORD does whatever pleases him throughout all heaven and earth, and on the seas and in their depths.

English Standard Version
Whatever the LORD pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps.

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.

King James Bible
Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.

New King James Version
Whatever the LORD pleases He does, In heaven and in earth, In the seas and in all deep places.

New American Standard Bible
Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, In heaven and on earth, in the seas and in all the ocean depths.

NASB 1995
Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps.

NASB 1977
Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps.

Legacy Standard Bible
Whatever Yahweh pleases, He does, In heaven and on earth, in the seas and in all deeps.

Amplified Bible
Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, In the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all deeps—

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD does whatever he pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the depths.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yahweh does whatever He pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the depths.

American Standard Version
Whatsoever Jehovah pleased, that hath he done, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps;

Contemporary English Version
He does as he chooses in heaven and on earth and deep in the sea.

English Revised Version
Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that hath he done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD does whatever he wants in heaven or on earth, on the seas or in all the depths of the oceans.

Good News Translation
He does whatever he wishes in heaven and on earth, in the seas and in the depths below.

International Standard Version
The LORD does whatever pleases him in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all its deep regions.

Majority Standard Bible
The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.

NET Bible
He does whatever he pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the ocean depths.

New Heart English Bible
Whatever the LORD pleased, that he has done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps;

Webster's Bible Translation
Whatever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.

World English Bible
Whatever Yahweh pleased, that he has done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
All that YHWH pleased He has done, "" In the heavens and in earth, "" In the seas and all deep places,

Young's Literal Translation
All that Jehovah pleased He hath done, In the heavens and in earth, In the seas and all deep places,

Smith's Literal Translation
All which Jehovah delighted in he did, in the heavens and in the earth, in the seas and all the depths.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Whatsoever the Lord hath pleased he hath done, in heaven, in earth, in the sea, and in all the deeps.

Catholic Public Domain Version
All things whatsoever that he willed, the Lord did: in heaven, on earth, in the sea, and in all the deep places.

New American Bible
Whatever the LORD desires he does in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the depths.

New Revised Standard Version
Whatever the LORD pleases he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Whatsoever the LORD pleases, that he does in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deep places.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all that LORD JEHOVAH pleases, he does in Heaven and in Earth and in the seas and in all the depths!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that hath He done, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
all that the Lord willed, he did in heaven, and on the earth, in the sea, and in all deeps.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Name, O LORD, Endures Forever
5For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods. 6The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths. 7He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses.…

Cross References
Daniel 4:35
All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”

Isaiah 46:10
I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’

Job 42:2
“I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.

Proverbs 19:21
Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

Isaiah 14:24
The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand.

Ephesians 1:11
In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,

Romans 9:19-21
One of you will say to me, “Then why does God still find fault? For who can resist His will?” / But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?” / Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use?

Isaiah 55:11
so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.

Jeremiah 32:17
“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Colossians 1:16-17
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. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

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.”

Psalm 115:3
Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.

Genesis 18:14
Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”

1 Chronicles 29:11-12
Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. / Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.


Treasury of Scripture

Whatever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.

whatsoever

Psalm 33:9,11
For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast…

Psalm 115:3
But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.

Isaiah 46:10
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:

in the seas

Psalm 136:13-15
To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever: …

Matthew 8:26,27
And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm…

Matthew 14:25
And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

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Psalm 135
1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy
5. For his power
8. For his judgments
15. The vanity of idols
19. An exhortation to bless God














The LORD
The Hebrew term here is "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature. This name is deeply rooted in the history of Israel, signifying God's unchanging faithfulness and His personal relationship with His people. Yahweh is not a distant deity but one who is intimately involved with His creation and His chosen people.

does whatever pleases Him
This phrase underscores the sovereignty of God. The Hebrew word for "pleases" is "ḥāp̄ēṣ," which conveys delight or desire. It reflects the idea that God's actions are not arbitrary but are in accordance with His perfect will and purpose. This is a comforting truth for believers, as it assures us that God's plans are always good and for His glory, even when we do not understand them.

in the heavens
The heavens are often seen as the realm of God's throne, a place of divine majesty and authority. The Hebrew word "šāmayim" refers to the sky and the celestial realm, indicating that God's dominion extends beyond the earthly realm. This highlights His omnipotence and the fact that nothing is beyond His control.

and on the earth
The earth, "’ereṣ" in Hebrew, represents the physical world and human habitation. God's sovereignty is not limited to the spiritual or heavenly realms but encompasses all of creation. This assures us that God is actively involved in the affairs of the world and in our personal lives.

in the seas
The seas, "yam" in Hebrew, often symbolize chaos and the unknown in ancient Near Eastern thought. By stating that God does as He pleases in the seas, the psalmist affirms that even the most unpredictable and tumultuous parts of creation are under God's command. This is a powerful reminder of His control over all aspects of life.

and all their depths
The "depths," or "təhôm" in Hebrew, refer to the deep waters, often associated with the primordial chaos before creation. This term emphasizes the extent of God's dominion, reaching into the most mysterious and unfathomable parts of the universe. It reassures believers that there is no place too deep or dark for God's presence and authority.

Verse 6. - Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he (comp. Psalm 115:3). God's power is only limited by his own attributes of truth and goodness. He cannot contradict his own reason, or his own moral qualities. Otherwise he can do anything and everything. In heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places. This is intended as a complete division of space:

(1) the heavens above the earth;

(2) the earth and seas, in the middle sphere; and

(3) the abysses, or depths below the earth, as far as they can be conceived of as extending.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The LORD
יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

does
עָ֫שָׂ֥ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

whatever
כֹּ֤ל (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

pleases Him
חָפֵ֥ץ (ḥā·p̄êṣ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2654: To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire

in the heavens
בַּשָּׁמַ֥יִם (baš·šā·ma·yim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

and on the earth,
וּבָאָ֑רֶץ (ū·ḇā·’ā·reṣ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

in the seas
בַּ֝יַּמִּ֗ים (bay·yam·mîm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin

and all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

their depths.
תְּהוֹמֽוֹת׃ (tə·hō·w·mō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 8415: An abyss, the deep


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