“He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.”
The affirmation that God rules by power and watches the nations establishes divine sovereignty over human history and political affairs. The reference to the rebellious not being able to exalt themselves articulates that human resistance to God's rule is ultimately futile. This verse articulates that divine rule extends over the entire world; all nations exist under divine governance.
Church Fathers on Psalms 66:7
1. This Psalm has on the title the inscription, “For the end, a song of a Psalm of Resurrection.” When ye hear “for the end,” whenever the Psalms are repeated, understand it “for Christ:” the Apostle saying, “For the end of the law is Christ, for righteousness to every one believing.” Romans 10:4 In what manner therefore here Resurrection is sung, you will hear, and whose Resurrection it is, as far as Himself deigns to give and disclose. For the Resurrection we Christians…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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