Psalms 65:7
Psalms 65:7 in Multiple Translations
You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations.
Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.
Who stilleth the roaring of the seas, The roaring of their waves, And the tumult of the peoples.
Who makes the loud voice of the sea quiet, and puts an end to the sound of its waves.
You calm the raging seas and crashing waves, you silence the noisy shouts of the nations.
He appeaseth the noyse of the seas and the noyse of the waues thereof, and the tumults of the people.
Restraining the noise of seas, the noise of their billows, And the multitude of the peoples.
You still the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the turmoil of the nations.
Who stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.
Who by his power ruleth for ever: his eyes behold the nations; let not them that provoke him he exalted in themselves.
You calm the seas when they roar, and you stop the waves from crashing on the shore; you also calm people when they ◄make a great uproar/shout angrily together►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 65:7
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Psalms 65:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מֵכִ֣ין
הָרִ֣ים
בְּ/כֹח֑/וֹ
נֶ֝אְזָ֗ר
בִּ/גְבוּרָֽה
מֵכִ֣ין
kûwn
H3559
to establish
V-Hiphil
הָרִ֣ים
har
H2022
mountain
N-mp
בְּ/כֹח֑/וֹ
kôach
H3581
reptile
Prep | N-ms | Suff
נֶ֝אְזָ֗ר
ʼâzar
H247
to gird
V-Niphal
בִּ/גְבוּרָֽה
gᵉbûwrâh
H1369
might
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 65:7
מֵכִ֣ין
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
V-Hiphil
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
הָרִ֣ים
har
H2022
"mountain"
N-mp
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
בְּ/כֹח֑/וֹ
kôach
H3581
"reptile"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Koach means strength or power, referring to human, angelic, or God's might. It can also describe the strength of animals or the produce of soil.
Definition: 1) a small reptile, probably a kind of lizard, which is unclean 1a) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning is unknown
Usage: Occurs in 121 OT verses. KJV: ability, able, chameleon, force, fruits, might, power(-ful), strength, substance, wealth. See also: Genesis 4:12; Job 36:5; Psalms 22:16.
נֶ֝אְזָ֗ר
ʼâzar
H247
"to gird"
V-Niphal
To gird means to wear a belt or surround something, like God surrounding his people with strength. It appears in various forms in the Bible.
Definition: 1) gird, encompass, equip, clothe 1a) (Qal) to gird, gird on (metaphorical of strength) 1b) (Niphal) be girded 1c)(Piel) hold close, clasp 1d) (Hiphpael) gird oneself (for war)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: bind (compass) about, gird (up, with). See also: 1 Samuel 2:4; Psalms 18:40; Psalms 18:33.
בִּ/גְבוּרָֽה
gᵉbûwrâh
H1369
"might"
Prep | N-fs
This word means strength, might, or power, like God's mighty power in Psalm 111:6. It can describe a person's bravery or the strength of an action, as in the mighty deeds of God in Psalm 145:11.
Definition: 1) strength, might 1a) strength 1b) might, valour, bravery 1c) might, mighty deeds (of God) Aramaic equivalent: ge.vu.rah (גְּבוּרָה "might" H1370)
Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: force, mastery, might, mighty (act, power), power, strength. See also: Exodus 32:18; Psalms 71:18; Psalms 20:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 65:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 65:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 65:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 65:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 65:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 65:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 65:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 65:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 65:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 65:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 65:7
- Sermons on Psalms 65:7
Context — Praise Awaits God in Zion
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.
8Those who live far away fear Your wonders; You make the dawn and sunset shout for joy. 9You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 89:9 | You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them. |
| 2 | Isaiah 17:12–13 | Alas, the tumult of many peoples; they rage like the roaring seas and clamoring nations; they rumble like the crashing of mighty waters. The nations rage like the rush of many waters. He rebukes them, and they flee far away, driven before the wind like chaff on the hills, like tumbleweeds before a gale. |
| 3 | Psalms 93:3–4 | The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves. Above the roar of many waters— the mighty breakers of the sea— the LORD on high is majestic. |
| 4 | Psalms 107:29 | He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed. |
| 5 | John 18:6 | When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground. |
| 6 | Psalms 2:1–4 | Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them. |
| 7 | Psalms 76:10 | Even the wrath of man shall praise You; with the survivors of wrath You will clothe Yourself. |
| 8 | Jonah 1:4 | Then the LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship was in danger of breaking apart. |
| 9 | Psalms 74:23 | Do not disregard the clamor of Your adversaries, the uproar of Your enemies that ascends continually. |
| 10 | Psalms 104:6–9 | You covered it with the deep like a garment; the waters stood above the mountains. At Your rebuke the waters fled; at the sound of Your thunder they hurried away— the mountains rose and the valleys sank to the place You assigned for them— You set a boundary they cannot cross, that they may never again cover the earth. |
Psalms 65:7 Summary
[Psalms 65:7 tells us that God is all-powerful and can calm the biggest storms, just like He calmed the storm in Matthew 8:26. He is in control of everything, including the oceans and the nations, and He can bring peace to our lives, as promised in John 14:27. This verse reminds us to trust in God's power and sovereignty, especially in times of turmoil, and to have faith that He will calm the storms of our lives. By trusting in God, we can have peace and comfort, no matter what is happening in the world around us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'still the roaring of the seas' in Psalms 65:7?
This phrase is a metaphor for God's power to calm the turmoil of the world, just as He calmed the storm in Matthew 8:26, demonstrating His authority over all creation, including the natural world and human societies.
How does God's control over the seas relate to His control over the nations?
The Bible teaches that God is sovereign over all things, including the nations, as seen in Daniel 4:17, and His control over the seas is a symbol of His greater power to bring order and peace to the world, as promised in Isaiah 2:4.
Is the 'tumult of the nations' limited to a specific historical period or is it a ongoing reality?
The tumult of the nations is an ongoing reality, as seen in the book of Revelation, which describes the strife and conflict that will continue until Jesus returns, but even in the midst of this turmoil, God remains in control, as promised in Psalms 46:1-3.
How can I apply this verse to my personal life, especially in times of turmoil?
You can apply this verse by trusting in God's power and sovereignty, just as the Psalmist did, and remembering that He is able to calm the storms of your life, as Jesus did in Mark 4:39, and bring peace to your heart, as promised in John 14:27.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas of my life where I feel like the 'roaring of the seas' is overwhelming me, and how can I trust God to calm those storms?
- How does the knowledge of God's sovereignty over the nations affect my perspective on current events and global issues?
- In what ways can I 'fear God's wonders' and 'shout for joy' like those who live far away, as described in Psalms 65:8?
- What are some ways I can 'attend to the earth' and be a good steward of God's creation, as seen in Psalms 65:9?
- How can I use this verse to encourage and comfort others who are going through difficult times?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 65:7
Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves,.... By a word speaking; as our Lord did when here on earth, and which was a proof and evidence of his eternal power and Godhead.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 65:7
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 65:7
The noise of their waves, when the sea is tempestuous, and threatens to swallow up ships and men that are in it, or to overflow the earth. And the tumult of the people; and as he stills the natural, so also he quiets the metaphorical seas, tumultuous and unruly people; for multitudes of people are oft called seas in prophetical writings, as ,13 Jer 51:42 .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 65:7
Psalms 65:7 Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.Ver. 7. Which stilleth the noise of the seas] Making a calm at his pleasure; he hath the sea itself, that brutish creature, at his beck and check; so hath he also devils, and masterless men, who seek to subvert civil government, and to lay all level. Hence it followeth, The noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people] When they are in hurly-burly, and contentions among themselves (Virg. Ζneid). - Saevitque animis ignobile vulgus, Iamque faces et saxa volant, furor arms ministrat. Now it is God only that can assuage these tumults; others may stir strife, but God only can stint it, saith Pindarus, Rαδιονπολινσεισαικαιτουτυχοντος, αλλαυθιςκαθισταναιμονουθεουθερας. It is he alone Qui terram inertem, qui mare temperat Ventosum, et urbes regnaque tristia, Divosque mortalesque turbas Imperio regit unus aequo. (Horat. Od. 4, lib. 3.)
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 65:7
(7) Tumult.—Here we see the literal passing into the figurative. From the raging seas the poet’s thought goes to the anarchies arising from the wild passions of men, for which in all literature the ocean has furnished metaphors. (Comp. Isaiah 17:12.) In a well-known passage, the Latin poet Virgil reverses the simile, likening the sudden calm which succeeds the storm that wrecked Æneas to the effect produced by a leader of men in a seditious city. (Virgil, Æn. i. 148.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 65:7
Verse 7. Stilleth the noise of the seas] Thou art Sovereign over all the operation of sea and land. Earthquakes are under thy control: so are the flux and reflux of the sea; and all storms and tempests by which the great deep is agitated. Even the headstrong multitude is under thy control; for thou stillest the madness of the people.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 65:7
7. Who stilleth the roaring of the seas, The roaring of their waves, and the tumult of the peoples. He controls alike the turbulent elements of nature (Jeremiah 5:22), and the tumultuous hosts of the nations which they symbolise. Cp. Psalms 46:2 f, 6; Isaiah 17:12-14.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 65:7
Which stilleth the noise of the seas - He calms the seas when they have been agitated by the storm. He causes the mighty waves to settle down, and the whole surface of the ocean becomes calm and smooth.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 65:7
6, 7. Mountains… seas… people—In these verses we are taught that the same God who “setteth fast the mountains,” and “stilleth the… seas,” also hushes “the tumult” of nations. The God of nature is the God of history.
Sermons on Psalms 65:7
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(Through the Bible) Job 38-42 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the variety and intricacy of God's creation, using the example of snowflakes. He mentions how Job, in the Bible, recognized the uniqueness of |
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The Five Fold Fallenness of Man - Part 2 by Tim Conway | This sermon delves into Ephesians 2, emphasizing the state of every individual before becoming a Christian, highlighting the darkness and hopelessness of being dead in sin and foll |
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Knowing the Voice of Jesus in Your Storm by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and significance of the voice of the Lord. The voice of God brings revelation, mercy, and guidance to His people, leading them thr |
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(The Royal Psalms) Part 1 by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of understanding the kingship of Christ as the foundation for our faith. He emphasizes that every person must begin with the ba |
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How Almighty God Brings Sinners to Himself by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the different ways in which God works in the lives of individuals. He emphasizes that God does not have a one-size-fits-all approach and that |
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Not All Storms Are Bad by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe preaches on the powerful imagery in Psalms 18:7-15, illustrating how God works when He comes to the aid of His children. These verses depict God as the Creator and D |
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Cushion of the Sea by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the peace of God that transcends all understanding, comparing it to the eternal calm deep beneath the surface of the sea that remains undisturbed b |