Psalms 89:9 asv — Thou rulest the pride of the sea: When the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.

American Standard Version

"Thou rulest the pride of the sea: When the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them. "

— Psalms 89:9, American Standard Version

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Psalms 89 — Context

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For who in the skies can be compared unto Jehovah? Who among the sons of the mighty is like unto Jehovah,

7

A God very terrible in the council of the holy ones, And to be feared above all them that are round about him?

8

O Jehovah God of hosts, Who is a mighty one, like unto thee, O Jehovah? And thy faithfulness is round about thee.

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Thou rulest the pride of the sea: When the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.

10

Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; Thou hast scattered thine enemies with the arm of thy strength.

11

The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: The world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.

12

The north and the south, thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon rejoice in thy name.

Psalms 89:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:9 say?
Psalms 89:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “Thou rulest the pride of the sea: When the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them. ”
Where is Psalms 89:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 89:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, verse 9.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 89:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 89:9 in?
Psalms 89:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 89:9?
Psalms 89:9 reads (ASV): “Thou rulest the pride of the sea: When the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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