Psalm 65:7

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

…stilling the roaring of the seas, the roar of their waves, and the uproar of the peoples.

Latin

…qui conturbas profundum maris, sonum fluctuum ejus. Turbabuntur gentes,

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Psalms 65:6–7

God brought order to the mountains, the roaring oceans, and the pounding waves (see Psalms 95:4–5; 104:6–9).
The psalmist compares the chaotic forces of nature with the rebellion of the nations (see Psalms 2:1–12; 33:6–11; 46:6).

Psalms 65:1–13

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

Psalms 51:1–65:13

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

Related verses

Psalm 89:9
You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.
Psalm 93:3–4
The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves.
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.
John 18:6
When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.
Psalm 107:29
He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed.
Psalm 76:10
Even the wrath of man shall praise You; with the survivors of wrath You will clothe Yourself.
Psalm 2:1–4
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
Job 38:8–11
Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb,
Matthew 8:26–27
“You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm.
Psalm 104:6–9
You covered it with the deep like a garment; the waters stood above the mountains.
Psalm 74:23
Do not disregard the clamor of Your adversaries, the uproar of Your enemies that ascends continually.
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.

Glossary

David Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

God: Power of The Sea: God: Stills, by his Power

Psalm 65:7

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