Psalms 113:5,6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,

Who (is) like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high? Who humbleth (himself) to behold (the things that are) in heaven, and in the earth? - literally, 'who exalteth Himself sitting, who humbleth Himself beholding,' etc. Who maketh Himself so sublimely exalted in His sitting or dwelling, and yet humbleth Himself to behold the things not only in heaven (which would be great condescension in Him who is so lofty), but also in the earth. So Isaiah 57:15. Hengstenberg connects 'Who is like unto the Lord our God in heaven and in the earth?' (cf. Deuteronomy 3:24; Psalms 73:25.) But Psalms 113:4, "His glory above the heavens" confirms the English version. All things are low beneath God, even the things in heaven.

Psalms 113:5-6

5 Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelletha on high,

6 Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!