Psalms 113:5

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“Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high?”

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BSBPD

“Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high?”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high,”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Who is like unto Jehovah our God, That hath his seat on high,”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Who <FI>is<Fi> as Jehovah our God, He is exalting <FI>Himself<Fi> to sit?”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 113:5 — 14 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 15:11Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
  2. Deuteronomy 33:26“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.
  3. Psalms 11:4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.
  4. Psalms 35:10All my bones will exclaim, “Who is like You, O LORD, who delivers the afflicted from the aggressor, the poor and needy from the robber?”
  5. Psalms 89:6For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?
  6. Psalms 89:7In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.
  7. Psalms 89:8O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.
  8. Psalms 89:9You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.
  9. Psalms 103:19The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.
  10. Isaiah 16:5in loving devotion a throne will be established in the tent of David. A judge seeking justice and hastening righteousness will sit on it in faithfulness.
  11. Isaiah 40:18To whom will you liken God? To what image will you compare Him?
  12. Isaiah 40:25“To whom will you liken Me, or who is My equal?” asks the Holy One.
  13. Isaiah 57:15For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.
  14. Jeremiah 10:6There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.

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