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Psalm 66

1For the Chief Musician. A Song, a Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all the earth: 2Sing forth the glory of his name: Make his praise glorious.

3Say unto God, How terrible are thy works! Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

1To the chief Musician, A Song or Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:

2Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.

3Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

Commentary · verses 1-3

An exhortation to praise and bless God. The word "terrible" was translated from the same Hebrew word that meant "fear; reverence." God's works were worthy of honor and respect.

4All the earth shall worship thee, And shall sing unto thee; They shall sing to thy name. Selah

4All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.

Commentary · verse 4

"Selah" meant "pause and think about what you just read." The author wanted the reader to pause and become conscious of what was read.

5Come, and see the works of God; He is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.

5Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.

Commentary · verse 5

Again, "terrible" meant "fear; reverence" which, in this context, meant that God's actions towards people were worthy of honor and respect.

6He turned the sea into dry land; They went through the river on foot: There did we rejoice in him.

6He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him.

Commentary · verse 6

A reference of the passing through the Red Sea. The Psalms from 66 to 81 have repeated references to Israel coming out of the Egyptian captivity.

7He ruleth by his might for ever; His eyes observe the nations: Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah

8Oh bless our God, ye peoples, And make the voice of his praise to be heard; 9Who holdeth our soul in life, And suffereth not our feet to be moved.

10For thou, O God, hast proved us: Thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.

7He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.

8O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard:

9Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.

10For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.

Commentary · verses 7-10

God tried Israel as silver was tried, with fire.

11Thou broughtest us into the net; Thou layedst a sore burden upon our loins.

12Thou didst cause men to ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water; But thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.

11Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins.

12Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.

Commentary · verses 11-12

God brought affliction to His people for their benefit. This would cause the righteous to grow. The word "wealthy" in verse 12 meant "to be filled or fully saturated."

13I will come into thy house with burnt-offerings; I will pay thee my vows, 14Which my lips uttered, And my mouth spake, when I was in distress.

15I will offer unto thee burnt-offerings of fatlings, With the incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah

13I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows,

14Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble.

15I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah.

Commentary · verses 13-15

The psalmist vowed to give offerings to God.

16Come, and hear, all ye that fear God, And I will declare what he hath done for my soul.

17I cried unto him with my mouth, And he was extolled with my tongue.

16Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.

17I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.

Commentary · verses 16-17

God was "extolled" with the psalmist's tongue. "Extolled" meant that God was "exalted" by the psalmist's words.

18If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear: 19But verily God hath heard; He hath attended to the voice of my prayer.

18If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:

19But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.

Commentary · verses 18-19

The word "regard" in verse 18 meant "to see." If you are aware of sin in your heart and you do nothing about it, will God grant a request of you?

20Blessed be God, Who hath not turned away my prayer, Nor his lovingkindness from me.

20Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.

Commentary · verse 20

The author of this psalm and the next psalm was not known.

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