Psalms 65

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 65 of 150

1 To the chief musician. A Psalm and Song of David. To You silence is praise, O God, in Zion; and to You is a vow paid.

2 To You who hears prayer, all flesh comes.

3 Things of iniquity, our transgressions are mightier than I; You cover them.

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Chapter Summary

David praises Jehovah for his grace. The blessedness of Jehovah's elect. To the chief musician. A Psalm and Song of David.

Key Hebrew Words

תְּהִלָּה praise H8416 · TWOT 500c
נֶדֶר vow H5088 · TWOT 1308a
כָּפַר cover, atone H3722 · TWOT 1024
בָּחַר choose, elect H977 · TWOT 231
יֵשַׁע salvation H3468 · TWOT 929a
בָּרַךְ bless H1288 · TWOT 285

People & Context

David

King of Israel; author of this psalm of praise for Jehovah's grace, atonement, and bounty over the earth.

Timeline

The Crowned Year

God waters the earth, crowns the year with His goodness, and causes the valleys to shout for joy with grain.

Psalms 65:9-13

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