Psalm 65

God’s Care for the Earth

For the choir director. A Davidic psalm. A song.

1 Praise is rightfully Yours, r

God, in * Zion;

vows to You will be fulfilled. s

2 All humanity will come to You,

the One who hears prayer. t

3 Iniquities overwhelm me;

only You can * atone for u our rebellions. v

4 How happy is the one You choose

and bring near to live in Your courts!

We will be satisfied with the goodness of Your house,

the holiness of Your temple. w x

5 You answer us in righteousness,

with awe-inspiring works,

God of our salvation,

the hope of all the ends of the earth

and of the distant seas. y

6 You establish the mountains by Your z power,

robed with strength. a

7 You silence the roar of the seas,

the roar of their waves,

and the tumult of the nations. b

8 Those who live far away are awed by Your signs;

You make east and west shout for joy. c

9 You visit the earth and water it abundantly,

enriching it greatly.

God’s stream is filled with water,

for You prepare the earth d in this way,

providing people with grain. e

10 You soften it with showers and bless its growth,

soaking its furrows and leveling its ridges. f

11 You crown the year with Your goodness;

Your ways overflow with plenty. g h

12 The wilderness pastures overflow,

and the hills are robed with joy. i

13 The pastures are clothed with flocks

and the valleys covered with grain. j

They shout in triumph; indeed, they sing. k