Psalm 65

New International Reader's Version

For the director of music. A psalm of David. A song.

65 Our God, we look forward to praising you in Zion.
    We will keep our promises to you.
²All people will come to you,
    because you hear and answer prayer.
³When our sins became too much for us,
    you forgave our lawless acts.
⁴Blessed are those you choose
    and bring near to worship you.
You bring us into the courtyards of your holy temple.
    There in your house we are filled with all kinds of good things.

⁵God our Savior, you answer us with right and wonderful deeds.
People all over the world and beyond the farthest oceans
    put their hope in you.
⁶You formed the mountains by your power.
    You showed how strong you are.
⁷You calmed the oceans and their roaring waves.
    You calmed the angry words and actions of the nations.
⁸Everyone on earth is amazed at the wonderful things you have done.
    What you do makes people from one end of the earth to the other sing for joy.

⁹You take care of the land and water it.
    You make it able to grow many crops.
You fill your streams with water.
    You do that to provide the people with grain.
    That’s what you have decided to do for the land.
¹⁰You water its rows.
    You smooth out its bumps.
You soften it with showers.
    And you bless its crops.
¹¹You bring the year to a close with huge crops.
    You provide more than enough food.
¹²The grass grows thick even in the desert.
    The hills are dressed with gladness.
¹³The meadows are covered with flocks and herds.
    The valleys are dressed with grain.
    They sing and shout for joy.