Psalms 65:7

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations.

American Standard Version (1901)

Who stilleth the roaring of the seas, The roaring of their waves, And the tumult of the peoples.

Bible in Basic English

Who makes the loud voice of the sea quiet, and puts an end to the sound of its waves.

Free Bible Version

You calm the raging seas and crashing waves, you silence the noisy shouts of the nations.

Geneva Bible 1599

He appeaseth the noyse of the seas and the noyse of the waues thereof, and the tumults of the people.

King James (Authorized) Version

Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.

One Unity Resource Bible

who stills the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the turmoil of the nations.

Translation for Translators

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►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

It is you who quiet the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the commotion of the peoples.

Noah Webster Bible

Who stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.

World English Bible

You still the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the turmoil of the nations.

Young's Literal Translation

Restraining the noise of seas, the noise of their billows, And the multitude of the peoples.

Context

Praise Awaits God in Zion

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.

Summary

This verse from Psalms acknowledges God's power and sovereignty over creation, specifically the roaring of the seas, the tumult of the waves, and the turmoil of the nations. It highlights the awe-inspiring nature of God's control over the elements and the affairs of mankind. The imagery used conveys a sense of both the majestic might and the calming presence of God in the midst of chaos. Ultimately, it serves as a reminder of God's ability to bring peace and order to the most turbulent situations, instilling hope and trust in His divine providence.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

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. These figurative expressions are interpreted by the next clause; and the tumult of the people: of wicked men, who foam and rage against the people of God, and are like a troubled sea that cannot rest; but God can say to these proud waters, which threaten to go over their souls, Peace, be still; he can stop their opposition, quell their insurrections, restrain their wrath, and make them peaceable and quiet; wherefore the saints have no reason to be afraid of them, Psa 46:2.