Psalm 65 KJV - Holy Bible
- 1 Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed.
- 2 O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.
- 3 Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away.
- 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 holy temple.
- 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:
Psalms Chapter 65 (Old Testament, King James Bible)
- 6 Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power:
- 7 Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.
- 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.
- 9 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 for it.
- 10 Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly: thou settlest the furrows thereof: thou makest it soft with showers: thou blessest the springing thereof.
- 11 Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.
- 12 They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side.
- 13 The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.
Key Takeaways from This Psalm:
Psalm 65:11
Verse: תִּמְלָא שָׁנָה בְּטוּבוֹ
Transliteration: Timla shanah b’tuvo
English: “You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your paths drip with abundance.”
Focus Word: טוֹב (Tov)
- Root: ט-ו-ב (Tet-Vav-Bet)
- Meaning: “Good,” “pleasant,” “beneficial.”
- Deeper Insight: Tov reflects wholeness and blessing, describing God’s generous provision.
| Hebrew Word + Transliteration | Verse + Snippet | Meaning | Scholarly Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| דֻמִיָּה — dumiyyah | Verse 1 — “Praise is awaiting You, O God…” | “Silence,” still expectation. | Dumiyyah (“silence/expectation”) expresses reverent waiting (“silence”). It conveys awe-filled anticipation of worship. The term opens the Psalm with sacred stillness. — Wilhelm Gesenius, Lexicon |
| נֶדֶר — neder | Verse 1 — “…and to You the vow shall be performed.” | “Vow,” sacred promise. | Neder (“vow”) denotes solemn commitment to God (“vow”). It highlights worship as covenant responsibility. The word underscores sincerity in devotion. — Franz Delitzsch, Biblical Commentary |
| שֹׁמֵעַ — shomea | Verse 2 — “O You who hear prayer…” | “Hear,” listen attentively. | Shomea (“to hear”) emphasizes divine attentiveness (“hear”). It grounds universal access to God. The term affirms His receptiveness to human need. — Carl Friedrich Keil, Commentary |
| דָּבַר־אָוֶן — devar-aven | Verse 3 — “Iniquities prevail against me…” | “Transgression,” trouble. | Devar-Aven (“iniquity/trouble”) expresses overwhelming guilt (“iniquity”). It reflects moral burden too great for self-cleansing. The phrase underscores need for divine atonement. — Wilhelm Gesenius, Lexicon |
| כִּפֵּר — kipper | Verse 3 — “…You will provide atonement…” | “To cover,” atone. | Kipper (“to atone”) reflects sacrificial covering (“atone”). It highlights God’s initiative in forgiveness. The term conveys restoration through mercy. — Franz Delitzsch, Commentary |
| אֲשְׁרֵי — ashrei | Verse 4 — “Blessed is the man You choose…” | “Blessed,” happy. | Ashrei (“blessed”) denotes deep spiritual happiness (“blessed”). It reflects privileged nearness to God. The term anchors worship in joy. — Carl Friedrich Keil, Commentary |
| חָצַר — chatzar | Verse 4 — “…cause him to approach Your courts.” | “Courtyard,” sacred precinct. | Chatzar (“court”) symbolizes access to worship (“courts”). It indicates inclusion in sacred fellowship. The word highlights privilege of divine proximity. — Wilhelm Gesenius, Hebrew and Chaldee Lexicon |
| פָּקַד — paqad | Verse 9 — “You visit the earth and water it…” | “To visit,” care for. | Paqad (“to visit/care”) expresses divine oversight (“visit”). It emphasizes providential blessing over creation. The word reveals God’s sustaining mercy. — Franz Delitzsch, Commentary |
| רָוָה — ravah | Verse 9 — “…You greatly enrich it.” | “To saturate,” make abundant. | Ravah (“to saturate”) depicts abundant provision (“enrich”). It emphasizes overflowing divine generosity. The term celebrates God as the provider of fertility. — Carl Friedrich Keil, Commentary |
| עֲטָרָה — atarah | Verse 11 — “You crown the year with goodness…” | “Crown,” encircle. | Atarah (“crown”) symbolizes encircling blessing (“crown”). It expresses divine generosity surrounding the seasons. The word concludes the Psalm with celebratory imagery. — Wilhelm Gesenius, Hebrew and Chaldee Lexicon |
Biblical Scholars On This Psalm:
| Scholar & Work | View |
|---|---|
| John Calvin – Commentary on the Psalms | Calvin views the psalm as celebrating God’s goodness in answering prayer, forgiving sin, and blessing the earth. God’s power is shown in creation. His providence sustains all life. |
| Matthew Henry – Exposition on the Psalms | Henry interprets the psalm as showing God’s bounty toward His people and the world. Forgiveness opens the gates of praise. God’s care extends from mountains to meadows. |
| Albert Barnes – Notes on the Psalms | Barnes sees the psalm as emphasizing God’s acts in nature and redemption. He quiets the noise of nations and the roaring of seas. The earth overflows with His goodness. |
| John Morison – Practical Exposition of the Psalms | Morison reads the psalm as thanksgiving for answered prayer and abundant provision. God’s greatness stabilizes the world. His blessing fills the fields with fruitfulness. |
| William Walford – Commentary on the Psalms | Walford highlights the psalm’s vision of God’s universal rule. His mercy forgives and restores. The harvest reflects His generosity. |
| Andrew A. Bonar – Christ and His Church in the Psalms | Bonar interprets the psalm as celebrating God’s grace toward His people. He crowns the year with goodness. The Church rejoices in His provision. |
| Joseph Parker – People’s Bible Notes | Parker sees the psalm as blending gratitude for spiritual and material blessings. God hears prayer and answers with abundance. His power shapes land and sea. |
| Thomas Dale – Exposition of the Psalms | Dale emphasizes the psalm’s scope from forgiveness to fruitful harvests. God quiets commotion and pours out blessings. Praise belongs to Him alone. |
| Horatius Bonar – Psalm Meditations | Bonar views the psalm as proclaiming the bounty of divine grace. God’s hand enriches the earth. His people are filled with joy. |
| Christopher Wordsworth – Commentary on the Psalms | Wordsworth interprets the psalm as a hymn to the Creator and Redeemer. His goodness covers the earth. Worship arises from His abundant care. |
Prayer: Thank You, Lord for your goodness and your mercies that are new unto me every morning. Thank you King of Glory for your grace that is sufficient for me and that causes me to glory in You and not in myself. Glorify Your Name O God and make the knowledge of Your glory cover the earth as the waters cover the sea. Thank you Lord that we can have confidence in you for it is You in us that cause us to will and to do according to your good pleasure. We bless you, Father, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
We hope you enjoyed Psalms Chapter 65 from the King James Version of The Holy Bible.
