Psalms 65:1-2

For the director of music. A psalm of David. A song.

1 ^[a]Praise awaits^[b] you, our God, in Zion; to you our vows will be fulfilled.

2 You who answer prayer, to you all people will come.

Psalms 65:1-2 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 65:1-2 In-Context

1 Praise awaits you, our God, in Zion; to you our vows will be fulfilled.

2 You who answer prayer, to you all people will come.

3 When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions.

4 Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple.

5 You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas,

6 who formed the mountains by your power, having armed yourself with strength,

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 2:6
• 2. S Deuteronomy 23:21; Psalms 116:18
• 3. Psalms 86:9; Isaiah 66:23

Footnotes

• [a]. In Hebrew texts 65:1-13 is numbered 65:2-14.
• [b]. Or "befits" ; the meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.