Psalm 65:3

Praise Awaits God in Zion · Psalm 65:1–13
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Translations

Modern
When iniquities prevail against me, You atone for our transgressions.
Traditional
Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away.
Literal
Matters of iniquities prevail against me—our transgressions, You wipe them away!
Latin
Verba iniquorum prævaluerunt super nos, et impietatibus nostris tu propitiaberis.

Original

Hebrew
English
When iniquities prevail against me, You atone for our transgressions.

Notes

You atone: God graciously removes the guilt of sin (see Psalm 32:5).

Praise is the right response to God's great acts in redemption (Psalm 65:3–5) and in nature (65:5–13).

This psalm recounts the reasons why all people should praise and revere God for his almighty power and merciful care for his universe.

These psalms of David share a common theme. They reflect on the experience of evil. In Psalm 51, the psalmist admits his wrongdoing and asks for God's forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 express sorrow over specific evils David faced. A song of praise (Psalm 65) brings David's laments to an end.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Glossary

David Music Psalms, Book of Zion

Topics

Ablution: Figurative God: Mercy of Purity of Heart Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Sin: Forgiveness of