Psalms 65:8

Psalms 65:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.
• New International Version (NIV)The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.
• English Standard Version (ESV)so that those who dwell at the ends of the earth are in awe at your signs. You make the going out of the morning and the evening to shout for joy.
• New King James Version (NKJV)They also who dwell in the farthest parts are afraid of Your signs; You make the outgoings of the morning and evening rejoice.

Context of Psalms 65:8

6You formed the mountains by your power and armed yourself with mighty strength. 7You quieted the raging oceans with their pounding waves and silenced the shouting of the nations. Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy. 9You take care of the earth and water it, making it rich and fertile. The river of God has plenty of water; it provides a bountiful harvest of grain, for you have ordered it so. 10You drench the plowed ground with rain, melting the clods and leveling the ridges. You soften the earth with showers and bless its abundant crops.

Psalms 65:8 word by word

וַיִּ֤ירְא֨וּ׀ יֹשְׁבֵ֣י קְ֭צָוֹת מֵאוֹתֹתֶ֑יךָ מ֤וֹצָֽאֵי־בֹ֖קֶר וָעֶ֣רֶב תַּרְנִֽין׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• They also that dwellיָשַׁבyâshab · to dwellH3427
• in the uttermost partsקָ֫צוּqetsev qitsvâh · boundaryH7099
• are afraidיָרֵאyârê' · to fear: revereH3372
• at thy tokensאוֹת'ôth · sign: miraculousH226
• thou makest the outgoingsמוֹצָאmôtsâ' môtsâ' · exitH4161
• of the morningבֹּ֫קֶרbôqer · morningH1242
• and eveningעֶ֫רֶב‛ereb · eveningH6153
• to rejoiceרָנַןrânan · to singH7442

Cross-references for Psalms 65:8

• Psalms 2:8Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the whole earth as your possession.
• Psalms 48:5But when they saw it, they were stunned; they were terrified and ran away.
• Psalms 66:3Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! Your enemies cringe before your mighty power.
• Psalms 126:2We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, “What amazing things the Lord has done for them.”
• Psalms 135:9He performed miraculous signs and wonders in Egypt against Pharaoh and all his people.
• Exodus 15:14The peoples hear and tremble; anguish grips those who live in Philistia.
• Joshua 2:9“I know the Lord has given you this land,” she told them. “We are all afraid of you. Everyone in the land is living in terror.
• Habakkuk 3:3I see God moving across the deserts from Edom, the Holy One coming from Mount Paran. His brilliant splendor fills the heavens, and the earth is filled with his praise.
• Acts 5:38“So my advice is, leave these men alone. Let them go. If they are planning and doing these things merely on their own, it will soon be overthrown.
• Acts 5:39But if it is from God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God!”
• Revelation 11:13At the same time there was a terrible earthquake that destroyed a tenth of the city. Seven thousand people died in that earthquake, and everyone else was terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.
• Psalms 19:5It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding. It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race.
• Psalms 74:16Both day and night belong to you; you made the starlight and the sun.
• Psalms 104:20You send the darkness, and it becomes night, when all the forest animals prowl about.
• Psalms 136:8the sun to rule the day, His faithful love endures forever.
• Genesis 8:22As long as the earth remains, there will be planting and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night.”

Commentaries on Psalms 65:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Are afraid at thy tokens - Thunder and lightning, storms and tempests, eclipses and meteors, tornadoes and earthquakes, are proofs to all who dwell even in the remotest parts of the earth, that there is a Supreme Being who is wonderful and terrible in his acts. By these things an eternal power and Godhead become manifest even to the most barbarous. From this verse to the end of the Psalm there is a series of the finest poetic imagery in the world. The…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8They also that dwell in the utter-most parts - That is, Those who dwell in the remotest regions; far from civilized lands; far from those places where people are instructed as to the causes of the events which occur, and as to the being and character of the great God who performs these wonders. The idea is, that even they see enough of the evidences of the divine presence and power to fill their minds with awe. In other words, there are in all lands…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-13Verses 6-13 That Almighty strength which sets fast the mountains, upholds the believer. That word which stills the stormy ocean, and speaks it into a calm, can silence our enemies. How contrary soever light and darkness are to each other, it is hard to say which is most welcome. Does the watchman wait for the morning? so does the labourer earnestly desire the shades of evening. Some understand it of the morning and evening sacrifices. We are to look upon…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8All over the world (Job 38:13; see Psalm 50:1–3), people should stand in awe of the Lord.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6-136-13. God's great power and goodness are the grounds of this confidence. These are illustrated in His control of the mightiest agencies of nature and nations affecting men with awe and dread (Psa 26:7; 98:1, &c.), and in His fertilizing showers, causing the earth to produce abundantly for man and beast.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 65:8

• Blessing
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Commentaries on Psalms 65

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings