Psalms 66:9
Psalms 66:9 in Multiple Translations
He preserves our lives and keeps our feet from slipping.
Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.
Who holdeth our soul in life, And suffereth not our feet to be moved.
Because he gives us life, and has not let our feet be moved.
He has kept us alive, and he has not let us fall.
Which holdeth our soules in life, and suffereth not our feete to slippe.
Who hath placed our soul in life, And suffered not our feet to be moved.
who preserves our life among the living, and doesn’t allow our feet to be moved.
Who holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.
He has kept us alive, and he has not allowed us to ◄stumble/be defeated►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 66:9
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Psalms 66:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/שָּׂ֣ם
נַ֭פְשֵׁ/נוּ
בַּֽ/חַיִּ֑ים
וְ/לֹֽא
נָתַ֖ן
לַ/מּ֣וֹט
רַגְלֵֽ/נוּ
הַ/שָּׂ֣ם
sûwm
H7760
to set
Art | V-Qal
נַ֭פְשֵׁ/נוּ
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
בַּֽ/חַיִּ֑ים
chay
H2416
alive
Prep | N-mp
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
נָתַ֖ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לַ/מּ֣וֹט
môwṭ
H4132
yoke
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
רַגְלֵֽ/נוּ
regel
H7272
foot
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 66:9
הַ/שָּׂ֣ם
sûwm
H7760
"to set"
Art | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
נַ֭פְשֵׁ/נוּ
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
בַּֽ/חַיִּ֑ים
chay
H2416
"alive"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
נָתַ֖ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לַ/מּ֣וֹט
môwṭ
H4132
"yoke"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
In the Bible, this word means a yoke or pole, often used for carrying. It appears in contexts like Exodus 27:10, referring to the poles used to carry the altar. The idea is something that provides support or stability.
Definition: 1) a shaking, wavering, pole, bar of yoke 1a) a shaking, tottering 1b) pole, bar (for carrying) 1c) bar of yoke
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: bar, be moved, staff, yoke. See also: Numbers 4:10; Psalms 66:9; Psalms 121:3.
רַגְלֵֽ/נוּ
regel
H7272
"foot"
N-fs | Suff
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 66:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 66:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 66:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 66:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 66:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 66:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 66:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 66:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 66:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 66:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 66:9
- Sermons on Psalms 66:9
Context — Make a Joyful Noise
7He rules forever by His power; His eyes watch the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah
8Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of His praise be heard.
9He preserves our lives and keeps our feet from slipping.
10For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver. 11You led us into the net; You laid burdens on our backs.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 121:3 | He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. |
| 2 | Psalms 112:6 | Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever. |
| 3 | Psalms 94:18 | If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me. |
| 4 | Psalms 37:23–24 | The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. |
| 5 | Psalms 22:29 | All the rich of the earth will feast and worship; all who go down to the dust will kneel before Him— even those unable to preserve their lives. |
| 6 | Psalms 62:2 | He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken. |
| 7 | Acts 17:28 | ‘For in Him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are His offspring.’ |
| 8 | Colossians 3:3–4 | For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 25:29 | And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling. |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 2:9 | He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail. |
Psalms 66:9 Summary
[This verse tells us that God is always looking out for us and working to keep us safe. He wants to help us stay on the right path and avoid things that might hurt us, like it says in Psalms 32:8 where He teaches us the way we should go. By trusting in Him, we can have confidence that He will guide and protect us, even when things seem uncertain, as stated in Proverbs 29:25 where it says the fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be safe.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God preserves our lives?
This means that God actively works to keep us safe and protect us from harm, as seen in Psalms 121:7-8 where it says He will keep our lives and not slumber.
How does God keep our feet from slipping?
This refers to God's guidance and provision in our lives, helping us to stay on the right path and avoid sin, much like Proverbs 3:23 which says we will not stumble if we trust in Him.
Is this verse only talking about physical protection?
No, while God does provide physical protection, this verse also speaks to His spiritual protection and guidance, as seen in Jude 1:24 where it says He is able to keep us from stumbling.
Can I trust that God will always preserve my life and keep me from slipping?
Yes, as a child of God, you can trust in His promise to always be with you and care for you, as stated in Romans 8:28 where it says all things work together for good for those who love Him.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways have you seen God preserve your life and keep your feet from slipping in the past?
- How can you trust God more fully to guide and protect you in uncertain times?
- What are some areas of your life where you feel like you are slipping or struggling, and how can you ask God to help you in those areas?
- How does knowing that God is actively working to preserve your life and keep you from slipping affect your daily decisions and actions?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 66:9
Which holdeth our soul in life,.... Or, "putteth our soul in life" (b), or "among the living", which is not to be understood of infusing a living soul in man, nor of the preservation of natural life,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 66:9
O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard: -The sore trouble out of which God brought His people into a wealthy place; praise to God accordingly. Verse 8,9.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 66:9
Which holdeth our soul in life; who by a succession of miracles of mercy hath kept us alive in the midst of a thousand deaths, to which we were exposed, and hath restored us to life, when we were like dead men, and dry bones scattered at the mouth of the grave. To be moved, to wit, so as to fall into mischief and utter ruin, as our enemies designed.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 66:9
Psalms 66:9 Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.Ver. 9. Which holdeth our soul in life] Heb. putteth, that is, bestoweth life on us, preserveth it, restoreth it. Some think this psalm was made upon David’ s deliverance from the giant that sought to kill him, 2 Samuel 21:16. And suffereth not our feet to be moved] David gave back divers paces, say the Hebrews, but was seasonably rescued by Abishai, who slew the Philistine.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 66:9
(9) Which holdeth . . .—The LXX. literally, which putteth our soul into life, i.e., keeps us alive, as the parallelism shows.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 66:9
Verse 9. Which holdeth our soul in life] Literally, "he who placeth our soul בחיים bachaiyim, in lives." We are preserved alive, have health of body, and feel the life of God in our hearts. And suffereth not her feet to be moved.] Keeps us steadfast in his testimonies. We have our life, our liberty, and our religion. O, what hath the Lord wrought for us! "Make, therefore, the voice of his praise to be heard." Let God and man know you are thankful.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 66:9
9. Who hath set our soul in life, And not suffered our foot to be moved. The nation was on the point of death and ruin, but God preserved and upheld it. The tenses indicate that the words are not the statement of a general truth (as A.V. renders them), but refer particularly to the deliverance from the trial described in the following verses.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 66:9
Which holdeth our soul in life - Margin, as in Hebrew, putteth. That is, He has put (or placed) us in a state of safety.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 66:9
9. Holdeth our soul in life—Setteth up, placeth firmly, our soul in the life; that is, in the true condition and life of thy covenant people; a literal description of an anastasis, or resurrection,
Sermons on Psalms 66:9
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Studies in Esther-03 Esther 5-7 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker encourages listeners to put their money to work for the Lord and engage in various acts of service and hospitality. The story of Esther is used as an ex |
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Surefootedness by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the strength and surefootedness that God provides to His people, as illustrated in Habakkuk 3:19. He explains that faith in God's promises allows believers |
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One Wrong Step—and Down We Go! by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the precarious nature of the Christian journey, illustrating how the path to life is both safe and fraught with dangers. He reflects on the ease with which |
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(The Full Gospel) 14. Warnings to the Church for the Last Days by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the warnings found in Daniel 11:31-35 regarding the spirit of the antichrist infiltrating the church, defiling it with impurity, opposition to holiness, and |
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Kingdom of God by John Follette | John Follette delves into the concept of 'the kingdom of God' as a vast realm of spiritual reality that Jesus introduces us to, emphasizing the need to adjust ourselves to this new |
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Divine Cultivation by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the divine care and cultivation that God provides for His people, as illustrated in Isaiah 27:3. He highlights that God personally tends to His vineyard, e |
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He Will Act for You! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that God is not passive and will act on our behalf against the devil's schemes. He draws parallels to Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal, i |