Psalms 66

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 66 of 150

1 To the chief musician. A Song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;

2 Sing out the honor of His name; give glory to His praise.

3 Say to God, How much to be feared are Your works! Through the greatness of Your power, Your enemies pretend obedience to You.

4 All the earth shall worship You; and they sing to You; they praise Your name. Selah.

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Chapter Summary

David exhorts to praise Jehovah, to observe His great works, to bless him for His gracious benefits. To the chief musician. A Song. A Psalm.

Key Hebrew Words

קְטֹ֣רֶת smoke H7004 · TWOT 2011a
הִרְכַּ֥בְתָּ mount and ride H7392 · TWOT 2163
לְשׁוֹנִֽ tongue H3956 · TWOT 1131a
הָרִ֥יעוּ raise a shout H7321 · TWOT 2135
עֲ֝לִילָ֗ה wantonness H5949 · TWOT 1627c

People & Context

Passing the River on Foot

The people recount how God turned the sea into dry land and allowed them to pass through the river on foot.

Through Fire and Water

God tests the people like refined silver, leading them through fire and water before bringing them to a place of rest.

Timeline

Passing the River on Foot

The people recount how God turned the sea into dry land and allowed them to pass through the river on foot.

Psalms 66:6
Through Fire and Water

God tests the people like refined silver, leading them through fire and water before bringing them to a place of rest.

Psalms 66:10-12

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