Psalms 65 - Meaning, Themes & Application

" [[To the chief Musician, A Psalm and Song of David.]] Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed. "

Psalm 65:1 means that God deserves our praise and that we should keep the promises we make to Him. David pictures God’s people in Zion …

" O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. "

Psalm 65:2 means God always listens when people pray, no matter who they are. “All flesh” shows that anyone can come to Him with their …

" Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away. "

Psalms 65:3 means that our sins feel overwhelming and too strong for us to fix on our own, but God is willing to completely forgive …

" 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 holy temple. "

Psalms 65:4 means that true happiness comes from God inviting us close to Him and letting us live in His presence. It reassures you that …

" 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: "

Psalms 65:5 means God sometimes answers prayers through powerful, overwhelming events that still reflect His goodness and fairness. He is the secure hope for people …

" Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power: "

Psalms 65:6 means God is so powerful that He made the mountains solid and unshakable. It reminds us that the same God can hold our …

" Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people. "

Psalms 65:7 means God has the power to calm both nature’s storms and human chaos. Just as He quiets roaring seas, He can bring peace …

" They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice. "

Psalms 65:8 means God’s power is so great that people everywhere, even in distant places, notice His signs in nature and feel awe. He makes …

" Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided "

Psalms 65:9 means God personally cares for the earth, sending rain that makes crops grow and provides food. It shows God is not distant but …

" Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly: thou settlest the furrows thereof: thou makest it soft with showers: thou blessest the springing "

Psalm 65:10 means God personally cares for the land, sending rain at just the right time so crops can grow. It shows that God provides …

" Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness. "

Psalms 65:11 means God surrounds the whole year with His kindness and provides more than enough. Even when money is tight, plans change, or work …

" They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side. "

Psalm 65:12 means God lovingly provides for even the empty, overlooked places, covering them with life and beauty. The “pastures” and “little hills” picture dry …

" The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing. "

Psalms 65:13 means God is pictured as filling the land with so much life and provision that creation “shouts for joy.” It shows God cares …