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Psalm 76:7-11
Thou,even thou,art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry? …

Leviticus 10:3
Then Moses said unto Aaron, Thisis it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.

Isaiah 6:2-7
Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly…

God is greatly feared
The fear of God in this context is not about terror but reverence and awe. It reflects the recognition of God's supreme power, holiness, and majesty. This reverence is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, as seen inProverbs 9:10, which states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The fear of God among the heavenly beings underscores His unmatched authority and the respect He commands even among those who are closest to Him.

and awesome above all who surround Him
This phrase highlights God's unparalleled greatness and majesty. The term "awesome" conveys a sense of wonder and respect, acknowledging God's supreme nature. The beings that surround Him, likely the angels or other spiritual entities, are themselves powerful and holy, yet God is exalted above them all. This echoes passages likeIsaiah 6:1-3, where the seraphim proclaim God's holiness and glory. It also points to the uniqueness of God, as seen inDeuteronomy 4:39, affirming that there is no other like Him in heaven or on earth.

“In the council of the holy ones” (Psalm 89:7) pictures God surrounded by His heavenly host—angelic beings who continually serve and worship Him (1 Kings 22:19;Job 1:6;Hebrews 12:22).

• This heavenly assembly underscores God’s orderly rule; He presides like a King holding court (Psalm 82:1).

• Angels, though sinless and powerful, are described as “holy ones,” setting a benchmark for purity, yet even they revere the Lord who created them (Nehemiah 9:6).

• The scene reminds believers that worship isn’t limited to earth; heaven itself is filled with adoration, urging us to join that eternal chorus (Revelation 5:11-12).

Within that exalted gathering, “God is greatly feared.”

• “Feared” conveys reverent awe, not cringing terror, reflecting recognition of His unchallenged authority (Proverbs 9:10;Malachi 1:6).

• Even flawless celestial beings acknowledge His supremacy, showing that holiness still bows before Holiness Himself (Isaiah 6:2-3).

• If heaven trembles in respect, how much more should we on earth cultivate wholehearted reverence—responding with obedience, humility, and gratitude (Philippians 2:12-13).

God is “awesome above all who surround Him,” setting Him infinitely higher than every other heavenly or earthly power (Psalm 113:5-6).

• No created being rivals His greatness; He alone is “the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords” (1 Timothy 6:15-16).

• His “awesome” nature embraces majesty, power, and perfect righteousness (Deuteronomy 10:17;Psalm 68:35).

• For believers, this truth anchors faith during trials: the One ruling heaven’s armies also keeps covenant love with His people (Psalm 89:1-2, 8).

Psalm 89:7 lifts our eyes to a heavenly throne room where sinless angels revere the Lord. Their fear-filled worship magnifies God’s unmatched majesty and calls us to respond with the same awe. The verse affirms that the Creator stands sovereign over every being—holy or human—so we can trust, obey, and adore Him with confident hearts.

"God sublime in the council of the holy ones,

And terrible among those surrounding him."

For a picture of the court of heaven seeJob 1:6.