Psalms 65:1-4

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.

3 When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave^[c] 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.

Psalms 65:1-4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 65:1-4 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,

7 who stilled the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the turmoil of the nations.

8 The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 2:6
• 2. S Deuteronomy 23:21; Psalms 116:18
• 3. Psalms 86:9; Isaiah 66:23
• 4. S Psalms 40:12; Psalms 38:4
• 5. Psalms 79:9; Romans 3:25; Hebrews 9:14
• 6. S Psalms 4:3; Psalms 33:12
• 7. S Numbers 16:5
• 8. S Psalms 36:8

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.
• [c]. Or "made atonement for"