Psalms 66
Shout for Joy to God
1 Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: References God: Psalms 81:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 98:4, 100:1, 150:6, 1 Chronicles 15:28
2 Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.
3 Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee. References God: Psalms 65:5, Jeremiah 10:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:44, 47:2, 81:15, Isaiah 2:19
4 All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah. Worship: Psalms 22:27, 117:1, Revelation 15:4. Sin: Malachi 1:11. Parallel theme: Daniel 7:14
5 Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men. References God: Numbers 23:23
6 He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him. Parallel theme: Psalms 78:13, Joshua 3:14, 3:16
7 He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah. Parallel theme: Psalms 11:4, 140:8
8 O bless our 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., ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard: Resurrection: Psalms 66:2, 98:4, Jeremiah 33:11. References God: Psalms 47:1
9 Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:29, 62:2, 62:6, 94:18, 112:6, 121:3, 125:3, 1 Samuel 2:9, 25:29, Acts 17:28 +5
10 For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried. References God: Deuteronomy 8:2, 13:3, Zechariah 13:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:3, Job 23:10, Proverbs 17:3, Isaiah 48:10 +2
11 Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins.
12 Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place. Parallel theme: Job 36:16, Isaiah 51:23, Acts 14:22, James 5:11
13 I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows, Sacrifice: Psalms 118:27, Jonah 2:9, Hebrews 13:15. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:25, 56:12, 100:4, 116:14, 118:19, Ecclesiastes 5:4, Nahum 1:15 +5
14 Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:6, 1 Samuel 1:11
15 I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah.
16 Come and hear, all ye that fear 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., and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. References God: Psalms 66:5, 71:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 34:2, 34:11, 71:15, 71:20, 71:24, Malachi 3:16, 1 John 1:3 +4
17 I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue. Parallel theme: Psalms 30:1, 30:8, 34:6, 116:12, 145:1
18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: References Lord: Proverbs 15:8, 15:29. Sin: Job 36:21, John 9:31. Parallel theme: Proverbs 21:13, 28:9, Isaiah 1:15, James 4:3 +3
19 But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. Prayer: Psalms 6:9, Hebrews 5:7. Parallel theme: Psalms 34:6
20 Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. Blessing: Psalms 68:35. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:24, 51:11