Psalms 65
1Praise awaits you, our God, in Zion;to you our vows will be fulfilled. 2You who answer prayer,to you all people will come. 3When we were overwhelmed by sins,you forgave our transgressions. 4Blessed are those you chooseand bring near to live in your courts!We are filled with the good things of your house,of your holy temple. 5You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds,God our Savior,the hope of all the ends of the earthand of the farthest seas, 6who formed the mountains by your power,having armed yourself with strength, 7who stilled the roaring of the seas,the roaring of their waves,and the turmoil of the nations. 8The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders;where morning dawns, where evening fades,you call forth songs of joy. 9You care for the land and water it;you enrich it abundantly.The streams of God are filled with waterto provide the people with grain,for so you have ordained it. 10You drench its furrows and level its ridges;you soften it with showers and bless its crops. 11You crown the year with your bounty,and your carts overflow with abundance. 12The grasslands of the wilderness overflow;the hills are clothed with gladness. 13The meadows are covered with flocksand the valleys are mantled with grain;they shout for joy and sing.
Study Context for Psalms 65
As you study Psalms 65, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Worship, Lament, Praise. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Psalms 65 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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