Psalm 146:6 the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever.

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New International Version
He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them— he remains faithful forever.

New Living Translation
He made heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He keeps every promise forever.

English Standard Version
who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who keeps faith forever;

Berean Standard Bible
the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever.

King James Bible
Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:

New King James Version
Who made heaven and earth, The sea, and all that is in them; Who keeps truth forever,

New American Standard Bible
Who made heaven and earth, The sea and everything that is in them; Who keeps faith forever;

NASB 1995
Who made heaven and earth, The sea and all that is in them; Who keeps faith forever;

NASB 1977
Who made heaven and earth, The sea and all that is in them; Who keeps faith forever;

Legacy Standard Bible
Who made heaven and earth, The sea and all that is in them; Who keeps truth forever;

Amplified Bible
Who made heaven and earth, The sea, and all that is in them, Who keeps truth and is faithful forever,

Christian Standard Bible
the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea and everything in them. He remains faithful forever,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea and everything in them. He remains faithful forever,

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

Contemporary English Version
God made heaven and earth; he created the sea and everything else. God always keeps his word.

English Revised Version
Which made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is; which keepeth truth for ever:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
who made heaven, earth, the sea, and everything in them. The LORD remains faithful forever.

Good News Translation
the Creator of heaven, earth, and sea, and all that is in them. He always keeps his promises;

International Standard Version
maker of heaven and earth, the seas and everything in them, forever the guardian of truth,

Majority Standard Bible
the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever.

NET Bible
the one who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who remains forever faithful,

New Heart English Bible
who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps truth forever;

Webster's Bible Translation
Who made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that is in them: who keepeth truth for ever:

World English Bible
who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps truth forever;

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Making the heavens and earth, "" The sea and all that [is] in them, "" Who is keeping truth for all time,

Young's Literal Translation
Making the heavens and earth, The sea and all that is in them, Who is keeping truth to the age,

Smith's Literal Translation
He made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them: he watched the truth forever.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all things that are in them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all the things that are in them.

New American Bible
The maker of heaven and earth, the seas and all that is in them, Who keeps faith forever,

New Revised Standard Version
who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever;

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Who made heaven and earth, the sea and all that therein is; who keeps truth for ever;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He who made Heaven and Earth and the seas and all that is in them; he keeps truth for eternity.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Who made heaven and earth, The sea, and all that in them is; Who keepeth truth for ever;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
who made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all things in them: who keeps truth for ever:

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Praise the LORD, O My Soul
…5Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, 6the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever. 7He executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free,…

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Cross References

Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Nehemiah 9:6
You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.

Exodus 20:11
For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that is in them, but on the seventh day He rested. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy.

Isaiah 42:5
This is what God the LORD says—He who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and its offspring, who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who walk in 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!

Job 38:4-7
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. / Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it? / On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, ...

Psalm 33:6
By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.

Psalm 102:25
In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.

Isaiah 45:12
It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host.

Isaiah 44:24
Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who by Myself spread out the earth,

John 1:1-3
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.

Colossians 1:16
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.

Hebrews 1:10
And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.

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.”

Acts 14:15
“Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good news that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them.

Treasury of Scripture

Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keeps truth for ever:

made heaven

Psalm 33:6
By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.

Psalm 136:5,6
To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever…

Psalm 148:5,6
Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created…

the sea

Psalm 95:5
The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land.

Exodus 20:11
For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

Job 38:8-11
Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb? …

keepeth truth

Psalm 89:2,33
For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens…

Psalm 98:3
He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Psalm 100:5
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

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Psalm 146

1. The Psalmist vows perpetual praises to God
3. He exhorts not to trust in man
5. God, for his power, justice, mercy, and kingdom, is only worthy to be trusted

Berean Study Bible

the Maker
The term "Maker" in Hebrew is "עֹשֶׂה" (oseh), which signifies one who creates or brings into existence. This word emphasizes God's role as the Creator, not just as an initiator but as an active, ongoing force in creation. In the ancient Near Eastern context, creation was often attributed to multiple deities, but this verse affirms the monotheistic belief that one God is the sole Creator. This highlights God's omnipotence and sovereignty over all things, reinforcing the belief that everything originates from His divine will and power.

of heaven and earth
The phrase "heaven and earth" is a merism, a figure of speech that uses two contrasting parts to represent a whole. In this context, it signifies the entirety of the universe. The Hebrew words "שָׁמַיִם" (shamayim) for heaven and "אֶרֶץ" (eretz) for earth encompass all of creation, both the seen and unseen realms. This reflects the biblical worldview that God is the supreme architect of the cosmos, a belief that stands in contrast to ancient mythologies that often depicted the heavens and earth as separate domains ruled by different gods.

the sea
The sea, or "יָם" (yam) in Hebrew, often symbolizes chaos and mystery in biblical literature. In ancient times, the sea was a formidable and unpredictable force, representing the unknown and uncontrollable aspects of the world. By stating that God is the Maker of the sea, the psalmist underscores God's dominion over even the most chaotic elements of creation. This reassures believers of God's ultimate control and order over the universe, providing comfort and confidence in His ability to manage all aspects of life.

and everything in them
This phrase extends God's creative authority to all creatures and elements within the heavens, earth, and sea. The Hebrew word "כָּל" (kol) means "all" or "everything," indicating the comprehensive nature of God's creation. It affirms that nothing exists outside of God's creative power and purpose. This totality of creation reflects the biblical teaching that all life is interconnected and sustained by God's providence, encouraging believers to recognize the divine imprint in all aspects of the natural world.

He remains faithful forever
The Hebrew word for "faithful" is "אֱמוּנָה" (emunah), which conveys steadfastness, reliability, and trustworthiness. The phrase "forever" or "לְעוֹלָם" (le'olam) emphasizes the eternal nature of God's faithfulness. This assurance of God's unchanging character is a cornerstone of conservative Christian theology, which holds that God's promises and covenants are everlasting. In a world of uncertainty and change, this declaration provides believers with hope and assurance that God's love and commitment to His creation are unwavering and eternal.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(6) Truth.--Or, faithfulness. The connection of this feature of the Divine character with the creative act is worthy of notice. That act alone was for the universe a promise and pledge, just as the covenant was a peculiar promise to Israel. Tennyson has put the same thought into verse:

"Thou madest man, he knows not why;

He thinks he was not made to die;

And Thou hast made him: Thou art just."

In Memoriam.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 6. - Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is. Who is, therefore, an omnipotent Help, the very opposite of "the son of man, in whom is no help" at all (ver. 3) Which keepeth truth for ever; i.e. who keeps all his promises, and has promised his help to all such as call upon him faithfully (Psalm 145:18).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

the Maker
עֹשֶׂ֤ה ׀ (‘ō·śeh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

of heaven
שָׁ֘מַ֤יִם (šā·ma·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

and earth,
וָאָ֗רֶץ (wā·’ā·reṣ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

the sea,
הַיָּ֥ם (hay·yām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin

and everything
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

in them.
בָּ֑ם (bām)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

He remains
הַשֹּׁמֵ֖ר (haš·šō·mêr)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

faithful
אֱמֶ֣ת (’ĕ·meṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 571: Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness

forever,
לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

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