Psalm 65:8

Translations

Modern

Those who live far away fear Your wonders; You make the dawn and sunset shout for joy.

Traditional

They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.

Literal

And those dwelling at the ends were afraid of Your signs; the goings forth of morning and evening You cause to sing.

Latin

…et timebunt qui habitant terminos a signis tuis; exitus matutini et vespere delectabis.

Original

Hebrew

English

Those who live far away fear Your wonders; You make the dawn and sunset shout for joy.

Notes

Psalms 65:8

All over the world (Job 38:13; see Psalm 50:1–3), people should stand in awe of the Lord.

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 148:3
Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars.
Psalm 136:8
…the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever.
Psalm 104:20–23
You bring darkness, and it becomes night, when all the beasts of the forest prowl.
Psalm 74:16
The day is Yours, and also the night; You established the moon and the sun.
Deuteronomy 4:19
When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven.
Habakkuk 3:3–19
God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth.
Psalm 48:5–6
They saw and were astounded; they fled in terror.
Psalm 126:2
Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”
Exodus 15:14–16
The nations will hear and tremble; anguish will grip the dwellers of Philistia.
Acts 5:38–39
So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail.
Joshua 2:9–11
…and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you.
Psalm 66:3
Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You.

Glossary

David Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena: General Scriptures Concerning Morning: The Outgoings of, Made to Rejoice The Evening: The Outgoings of, Praise God

Psalm 65:8

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