Psalms 65:1
To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David. A Song.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed.
In Context
2\65:1\It is right for you, O God, to have praise in Zion: to you let the offering be made.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 11:7And David took the strong tower for his living-place, so it was named the town of David.
1 Chronicles 16:41And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest who were marked out by name to give praise to the Lord, for his mercy is unchanging for ever;
Psalms 21:13\21:12\Their backs will be turned when you make ready the cords of your bow against their faces.
Psalms 62:1To the chief music-maker. After Jeduthun. A Psalm. Of David.
Psalms 76:11\76:10\The ... will give you praise; the rest of ...
Psalms 115:1Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name let glory be given, because of your mercy and your unchanging faith.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 65:1
In this psalm we are directed to give to God the glory of his power and goodness, which appear, I. In the kingdom of grace ( ver. 1 ), hearing prayer ( ver. 2 ), pardoning sin ( ver. 3 ), satisfying the souls of the people ( ver. 4 ), protecting and supporting them, ver. 5 . II. In the kingdom of Providence, fixing the mountains ( ver. 6 ), calming the sea ( ver. 7 ), preserving the regular succession of day and night ( ver. 8 ), and making the earth fruitful, ver. 9-13 . These are blessings we are all indebted to… Read the whole commentary →