Psalms 65:5-13
Summary for Ps 65:6-7: 65:6-7 a God brought order to the mountains, the raging oceans, and the pounding waves (see Pss 95:4-5 b; 104:6-9 c).• The psalmist compares the chaotic forces of nature with the rebellion of the nations (see 2:1-12 d; 33:6-11 e; 46:6 f).
65:8 g All over the world (Job 38:13 h; see Ps 50:1-3 i), people should stand in awe of the Lord.
Summary for Ps 65:9-13: 65:9-13 j The created order provides clear evidence of God’s power (65:6-8 k). He shows his love by maintaining nature. Everything praises the Lord as all the parts fit together harmoniously. 65:9 l The river of God and all rivers demonstrate God’s victorious power and goodness through the order in nature and the regularity of the harvests (see 1:3 m; 36:8 n; 46:4 o; Ezek 47:6-12 p; Zech 14:8 q; Rev 22:1 r).
65:13 s Nature bursts out in praise of the Creator (see 79:13 t; 96:11-13 u; 148:3-5 v, 7-12 w; Isa 55:12-13 x).
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