Psalms 66:7
“He rules by his might forever. His eyes watch the nations. Don’t let the rebellious rise up against him. Selah.”
What does Psalms 66:7 mean?
God's rule isn't tentative or temporary, but established and unchanging, extending over all things with strength that never weakens. The image of his eyes watching the nations suggests both divine awareness and care, nothing hidden or overlooked from his attention. The final plea, "don't let the rebellious rise up against him," expresses the writer's trust that ultimately resistance to God's purposes won't succeed, even when it feels like opposition is winning. That "Selah" is an invitation to pause and let these truths settle into your heart, especially if you're in a season where injustice or rebellion seems to have the upper hand.