Psalms 65:5
Psalms 65:5 in Multiple Translations
With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.
By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea:
By terrible things thou wilt answer us in righteousness, O God of our salvation, Thou that art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, And of them that are afar off upon the sea:
You will give us an answer in righteousness by great acts of power, O God of our salvation; you who are the hope of all the ends of the earth, and of the far-off lands of the sea;
In your goodness you answer us through the wonderful things you do, God of our salvation. You can be trusted by everyone on earth, including those sailing distant oceans.
O God of our saluation, thou wilt answere vs with fearefull signes in thy righteousnes, O thou the hope of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are farre off in the sea.
By fearful things in righteousness Thou answerest us, O God of our salvation, The confidence of all far off ends of earth and sea.
By awesome deeds of righteousness, you answer us, God of our salvation. You who are the hope of all the ends of the earth, of those who are far away on the sea.
By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea:
Come and see the works of God; who is terrible in his counsels over the sons of men.
God, when we pray to you, you answer us and save us by doing awesome deeds; you are the one who rescues us; people who live in very remote places on the earth, on the other side of the oceans, trust in you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 65:5
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Psalms 65:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַשְׁרֵ֤י
תִּֽבְחַ֣ר
וּ/תְקָרֵב֮
יִשְׁכֹּ֪ן
חֲצֵ֫רֶ֥י/ךָ
נִ֭שְׂבְּעָה
בְּ/ט֣וּב
בֵּיתֶ֑/ךָ
קְ֝דֹ֗שׁ
הֵיכָלֶֽ/ךָ
אַשְׁרֵ֤י
ʼesher
H835
blessed
N-mp
תִּֽבְחַ֣ר
bâchar
H977
to choose
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
וּ/תְקָרֵב֮
qârab
H7126
to present
Conj | V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
יִשְׁכֹּ֪ן
shâkan
H7931
to dwell
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
חֲצֵ֫רֶ֥י/ךָ
châtsêr
H2691
court
N-cp | Suff
נִ֭שְׂבְּעָה
sâbaʻ
H7646
to satisfy
V-Qal-1cp
בְּ/ט֣וּב
ṭûwb
H2898
goodness
Prep | N-ms
בֵּיתֶ֑/ךָ
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms | Suff
קְ֝דֹ֗שׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
holy
Adj
הֵיכָלֶֽ/ךָ
hêykâl
H1964
temple
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 65:5
אַשְׁרֵ֤י
ʼesher
H835
"blessed"
N-mp
This Hebrew word means happiness or blessedness, often used to express how happy someone is. It appears in the Bible as an interjection, similar to 'how happy!' In the KJV, it is translated as 'blessed' or 'happy'.
Definition: 1) happiness, blessedness 1a) often used as interjection 1b) blessed are
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: blessed, happy. See also: Deuteronomy 33:29; Psalms 119:2; Psalms 1:1.
תִּֽבְחַ֣ר
bâchar
H977
"to choose"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
To choose or select is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which appears in Deuteronomy. It can also mean to be chosen or elected. The KJV translates it as 'choose' or 'acceptable'.
Definition: 1) to choose, elect, decide for 1a) (Qal) to choose 1b) (Niphal) to be chosen 1c) (Pual) to be chosen, selected
Usage: Occurs in 162 OT verses. KJV: acceptable, appoint, choose (choice), excellent, join, be rather, require. See also: Genesis 6:2; 2 Kings 23:27; Psalms 25:12.
וּ/תְקָרֵב֮
qârab
H7126
"to present"
Conj | V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
יִשְׁכֹּ֪ן
shâkan
H7931
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to live or stay in a place, like when God dwells among his people. It appears in books like Exodus and Psalms, describing God's presence. It's about making a home or resting place.
Definition: 1) to settle down, abide, dwell, tabernacle, reside 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to settle down to abide 1a2) to abide, dwell, reside 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make settle down, establish 1b2) to make or cause to dwell 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to lay, place, set, establish, settle, fix 1c2) to cause to dwell or abide Aramaic equivalent: she.khan (שְׁכֵן "to dwell" H7932)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: abide, continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-er), have habitation, inhabit, lay, place, (cause to) remain, rest, set (up). See also: Genesis 3:24; Psalms 55:7; Psalms 7:6.
חֲצֵ֫רֶ֥י/ךָ
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
N-cp | Suff
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
נִ֭שְׂבְּעָה
sâbaʻ
H7646
"to satisfy"
V-Qal-1cp
To satisfy means to fill someone with enough of something, like food or desire, and can also mean to have too much of something.
Definition: 1) to be satisfied, be sated, be fulfilled, be surfeited 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be sated (with food) 1a2) to be sated, be satisfied with, be fulfilled, be filled, have one's fill of (have desire satisfied) 1a3) to have in excess, be surfeited, be surfeited with 1a3a) to be weary of (fig) 1b) (Piel) to satisfy 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to satisfy 1c2) to enrich 1c3) to sate, glut (with the undesired)
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: have enough, fill (full, self, with), be (to the) full (of), have plenty of, be satiate, satisfy (with), suffice, be weary of. See also: Exodus 16:8; Proverbs 12:11; Psalms 17:14.
בְּ/ט֣וּב
ṭûwb
H2898
"goodness"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word describes goodness, beauty, or gladness, emphasizing the positive aspects of something. It is used in various books, including Psalms and Proverbs. This word highlights the best or most excellent qualities of something.
Definition: 1) goods, good things, goodness 1a) good things 1b) goods, property 1c) fairness, beauty, joy, prosperity, goodness (abstract) 1d) goodness (of taste, discernment) 1e) goodness (of God) (abstract)
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: fair, gladness, good(-ness, thing, -s), joy, go well with. See also: Genesis 24:10; Psalms 27:13; Psalms 25:7.
בֵּיתֶ֑/ךָ
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
קְ֝דֹ֗שׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
"holy"
Adj
Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.
Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.
הֵיכָלֶֽ/ךָ
hêykâl
H1964
"temple"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for a large public building like a palace or temple, used to describe God's temple in Jerusalem. It appears in the Bible to talk about the temple as God's palace. In the Bible, it is translated as 'palace' or 'temple'.
Definition: : temple 1) palace, temple, nave, sanctuary 1a) palace 1b) temple (palace of God as king) 1c) hall, nave (of Ezekiel's temple) 1d) temple (of heavenly temple)
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: palace, temple. See also: 1 Samuel 1:9; Psalms 138:2; Psalms 5:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 65:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 65:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 65:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 65:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 65:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 65:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 65:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 65:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 65:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 65:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 65:5
- Sermons on Psalms 65:5
Context — Praise Awaits God in Zion
3When iniquities prevail against me, You atone for our transgressions.
4Blessed is the one You choose and bring near to dwell in Your courts! We are filled with the goodness of Your house, the holiness of Your temple.
5With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.
6You formed the mountains by Your power, having girded Yourself with might. 7You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 10:21 | He is your praise and He is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome wonders that your eyes have seen. |
| 2 | Psalms 66:3 | Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You. |
| 3 | Revelation 15:3–4 | and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.” |
| 4 | Isaiah 45:22 | Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. |
| 5 | Psalms 45:4 | In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds. |
| 6 | Psalms 22:27 | All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him. |
| 7 | Isaiah 51:5 | My righteousness draws near, My salvation is on the way, and My arms will bring justice to the nations. The islands will look for Me and wait in hope for My arm. |
| 8 | Isaiah 66:19 | I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations. |
| 9 | Romans 2:5 | But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. |
| 10 | Psalms 68:19–20 | Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God of our salvation. Selah Our God is a God of deliverance; the Lord GOD is our rescuer from death. |
Psalms 65:5 Summary
[This verse tells us that God answers our prayers in amazing ways that show how righteous and just He is. He is the hope for everyone, no matter where they live, and He saves us from our troubles, as we also see in Psalms 107:13-16. God's power and love are available to all people, and we can trust Him to help us in every situation, just like it says in Romans 8:28. By remembering that God is our hope and salvation, we can have confidence in His presence and provision in our lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God answers us with awesome deeds of righteousness?
This phrase suggests that God's responses to our prayers and needs are not only powerful but also just and righteous, demonstrating His perfect character, as seen in Psalms 119:137 and Deuteronomy 32:4.
How is God the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas?
This statement emphasizes God's universal sovereignty and the fact that all people, regardless of their geographical location, can look to Him for salvation and hope, as also stated in Isaiah 45:22 and Acts 17:26-27.
What kind of salvation is being referred to in this verse?
The salvation mentioned here encompasses not only spiritual redemption, as seen in John 3:16, but also God's deliverance from various life circumstances, reflecting His role as our Savior in times of need, as mentioned in Psalms 55:16 and Psalms 37:39-40.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
This verse encourages us to trust in God's power and righteousness, knowing that He is our hope and salvation, and that He answers our prayers in amazing ways, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Philippians 4:19.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'awesome deeds of righteousness' that you have experienced in your life, and how have they deepened your faith in God?
- How does the knowledge that God is the hope of all people around the world impact your prayers and your attitude towards missions and evangelism?
- Reflect on a time when you felt like you were at the 'farthest sea' from God's presence; how did He draw you back, and what did you learn from the experience?
- In what ways can you apply the concept of God's universal hope and salvation in your interactions with people from different backgrounds and cultures?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 65:5
[By] terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us,.... Not by afflictive dispensations of Providence, which, though disagreeable to flesh and blood, and are sometimes terrible to good men,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 65:5
By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea: -The manifestations
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 65:5
By terrible things; or, in a terrible manner, i.e. so as to strike thy people with a holy awe and reverence of thee and of thy judgments, and thine enemies with dread and horror. Or, in a wonderful manner, as this word is rendered in the Chaldee, ; things wonderful and terrible being put together, as expressing the same thing, . In righteousness, i.e. by virtue of thy justice, or faithfulness, or goodness; whereby thou art inclined and engaged to help thy people when they are in distress, and resort unto thee by prayer. Wilt thou answer us; thou wilt graciously answer and grant our prayers and desires. The confidence, i.e. the only object of a safe and undeceiving confidence; for there is no other person or thing in the world that any man living can trust to without fear and certainty of disappointment. Or, thou art the stay and support of all mankind, by thy powerful and gracious providence, . Others refer this to the calling of the Gentiles. But that seems not to suit with the following verses, which manifestly speak of God’ s general providence. Of all the ends of the earth; not only of thy people Israel, but of all persons and nations, even as far as to the end of the earth, or of this vast continent in which we live. Upon the sea; or, in the sea, i.e. in the islands of the sea, which are here distinguished from the continent; and under those two heads are comprehended all the inhabitants of the world.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 65:5
Psalms 65:5 [By] terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; [who art] the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off [upon] the sea:Ver. 5. By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us] As he did when he gave the law in Mount Sinai, and ever after in his oracles and ordinances. God loveth at once familiarity and fear; familiarity in our conversation, and fear in his worships; he loves to be acquainted with men in the walks of their obedience; yet he taketh state upon him in his ordinances, and will be trembled at in his word and judgments. Who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, &c.] i.e. Of all thine elect abroad the whole world. Of them that are afar off upon the sea] The islanders, Ut penitus toto disiuncti abs orbe Britanni. Venice is said to be situated six miles distant from any firm land, and built in the heart of the Adriatic Sea, the waters whereof do flow into the city, and beat upon it, through all the streets thereof. Now, it may be hoped that God hath many souls even in such places; since there are thought to be no fewer than twenty thousand Protestants in Seville itself, a chief city of Spain (Spec. Europ.). It was long since foretold that the isles should wait for God’ s law, Isaiah 42:4; Isaiah 51:5; Isaiah 60:9.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 65:5
(5) By terrible things.—Rather, wondrously, a noun used adverbially. Wilt thou answer us.—Better, Thou dost answer us; describing the usual course of God’s providence. The LXX. and Vulg. make it a prayer: “Hear us.” The conviction that God, the God of Israel’s salvation or deliverance, would answer wonderfully in righteousness, was, of course, based on the whole experience of the Divine dealings. Righteousness was recognised as the foundation on which the moral order rested. The confidence of all the ends of the earth.—This might refer to Israel in exile; but it seems more in accordance with the general tenor of the psalm to give the words their widest range. Consciously or unconsciously the whole world rests in God. Of them that are afar off upon the sea.—Literally, of the sea of those at a distance, i.e., of the farthest seas. (Comp. Isaiah 11:11 : “of the islands of the sea.”)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 65:5
Verse 5. By terrible things in righteousness] The Vulgate joins this clause to the preceding verse: "Thy holy temple is wonderful in righteousness: thou wilt hear us, O God of our salvation." But the psalmist may refer to those wonderful displays of God's providence in the change of seasons, and fertilization of the earth; and, consequently, in the sustenance of all animal beings. The confidence of all the ends of the earth] Thou art the hope of thy people scattered through different parts of the world, and through the isles of the sea. This passage is also understood of the vocation of the Gentiles.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 65:5
5–8. In the future, as in the past, God will prove His righteousness by awe-inspiring acts on behalf of His people in answer to their prayers, for He has created and sustains the universe, and controls the forces alike of nature and of the nations.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 65:5
By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us - That is, By things suited to inspire us and all people with awe, or with a deep sense of thy majesty, thy power, and thy glory.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 65:5
5. By terrible things in righteousness—God’s work of salvation is often attended with acts of terror and judgment, as in the deliverance of Israel from Egypt.
Sermons on Psalms 65:5
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The Final Paradox by Elton Trueblood | Elton Trueblood delves into the profound theological reflections of Abraham Lincoln, emphasizing his unwavering belief in the sovereignty and guidance of God in the midst of great |
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Letter 98 by James Bourne | James Bourne preaches to Mr. T. 0. about the importance of experiencing God's judgments and discipline, which reveal the hidden sins and inventions of our hearts. Through this comm |
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Unbelievers Contemn the Glory and Excellency of Christ by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about how unbelievers contempt the glory and excellency of Christ, highlighting their refusal to acknowledge the greatness of Christ's person, work, and o |
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Letter 99 by James Bourne | James Bourne emphasizes the prevalence of superficial religious professions and the need for true humility and repentance before God. He highlights the importance of recognizing ou |
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Al Whittinghill - Broken Before the Throne 2010 by Al Whittinghill | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting the wrath of God as a reflection of our sanctification and true feelings towards Him. It highlights the signifi |
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The Calmness of the Trusting Believer Pt 1 by Aeron Morgan | In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of preaching the Word of God in the Philippines, specifically among rebel tribes and in areas of extreme poverty. He emphasizes th |
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(Through the Bible) Revelation 13-15 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the final judgments of God and the coming of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that mankind has reached the peak of rebellion against God, and it i |