Psalms 65

O God of Our Salvation

1 Praise waiteth for thee, O GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed. Resurrection: Psalms 21:13, 56:12. References God: Psalms 62:1, 76:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 76:2, 1 Chronicles 11:7, 15:29 +2

2 O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. Prayer: Psalms 66:19, 102:17, 2 Chronicles 33:13, Acts 10:31. Parallel theme: Psalms 66:4, 86:9, 1 Kings 18:37, Isaiah 65:24, 66:23 +4

3 Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away. Sin: Psalms 79:9, Isaiah 6:7, Zechariah 13:1, John 1:29, Revelation 1:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 38:4, 40:12, 51:7, Galatians 5:17, Hebrews 9:14 +5

4 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holyHoly: קָדוֹשׁ (Qadosh). The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection. temple. Blessing: Psalms 33:12, 84:4. Holy: Psalms 15:1, Ephesians 1:4. Good: Psalms 23:6. Temple: Revelation 3:12. Parallel theme: Psalms 4:3, 36:8, 63:5, Jeremiah 31:25 +5

5 By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea: Salvation: Isaiah 45:22, 51:5. References God: Psalms 66:3, Deuteronomy 10:21. Righteousness: Psalms 45:4, Romans 2:5, Revelation 16:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:27, Isaiah 60:5, 66:19 +5

6 Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power: Parallel theme: Psalms 93:1, Micah 6:2, Habakkuk 3:6

7 Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people. Parallel theme: Psalms 89:9, 107:29, John 18:6

8 They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice. Parallel theme: Psalms 2:8, 19:5, 65:13, 74:16, 126:2, 135:9, 136:8, 148:3, Deuteronomy 4:19, Revelation 11:13 +5

9 Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river of GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it. References God: Psalms 46:4, Jeremiah 5:24, Revelation 22:1

10 Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly: thou settlest the furrows thereof: thou makest it soft with showers: thou blessest the springing thereof. Parallel theme: Psalms 147:8, Deuteronomy 32:2

11 Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness. Parallel theme: Psalms 5:12, 25:10, 36:8, 103:4, 104:3, Proverbs 14:18, Joel 2:14, Haggai 2:19, Malachi 3:10, Romans 11:17 +5

12 They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side. Parallel theme: Psalms 65:6, Joel 2:22

13 The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing. Sin: Isaiah 44:23, 52:9, 55:12. Parallel theme: Psalms 72:16, 144:13, Isaiah 30:23, 35:10, Jeremiah 48:33, Zechariah 9:17, Acts 14:17 +5