Psalm 65:6-8 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 65:6-13

That we may be the more affected with the wonderful condescensions of the God of grace, it is of use to observe his power and sovereignty as the God of nature, the riches and bounty of his providential kingdom. I. He establishes the earth and it abides, Ps. 119:90. By his own strength he setteth fast the mountains (Ps. 65:6), did set them fast at first and still keeps them firm, though they are sometimes shaken by earthquakes. --Feriuntque summos. Fulmina montes. The lightning blasts and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 65:6

Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains ,.... In the first creation and formation of them, when they were settled on their basis so firmly that they are rarely removed, and when they are it is something extraordinary. Some understand this of the Lord's preparing the mountains with the rain of his strength, for the bringing forth of herbs and grass for the service of man and beast, and of his adorning them with trees; and the Targum is, "who preparest food for the wild goats of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 65:7

Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves ,.... By a word speaking; as our Lord did when here on earth, and which was a proof and evidence of his eternal power and Godhead. These figurative expressions are interpreted by the next clause; and the tumult of the people : of wicked men, who foam and rage against the people of God, and are like a troubled sea that cannot rest; but God can say to these proud waters, which threaten to go over their souls, Peace, be still;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 65:8

They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens ,.... The tokens of his wrath and displeasure at wicked men, seen in the punishments inflicted on them, which cause them to fear and tremble. Some interpret them of the sun, moon, and stars, which are set for "signs", as the word F13 מאותתיך "a signis tuis", Pagninus, Montanus, &c.; used signifies; and which declare the glory of God to the uttermost parts of the earth, and strike men with awe and reverence of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 65:6

Setteth fast the mountains - It is by thy strength they have been raised, and by thy power they are girded about or preserved. He represents the mountains as being formed and pitched into their proper places by the mighty hand of God; and shows that they are preserved from splitting, falling down, or mouldering away, as it were, by a girdle by which they are surrounded. The image is very fine. They were hooped about by the Divine power. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 65:7

Stilleth the noise of the seas - Thou art Sovereign over all the operation of sea and land. Earthquakes are under thy control: so are the flux and reflux of the sea; and all storms and tempests by which the great deep is agitated. Even the headstrong multitude is under thy control; for thou stillest the madness of the people. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 65:8

Are 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 outgoings of the morning, etc. - The... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 65:6

Verse 6 6.By his strength setting fast the mountains For the sake of illustration, he instances the power of God seen in the general fabric of the world. In these times it sounded as a new and strange truth to say that the Gentiles should be called to the same hope with the Jews. To prove that it was not so incredible as they were apt to conceive, the Psalmist very properly adverts to the Divine power apparent in all parts of the world. He instances the mountains rather than the plains, because... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 65:8

Verse 8 8They also that dwell, etc. By the signs referred to, we must evidently understand those signal and memorable works of the Lord which bear the impress of his glorious hand. It is true, that the minutest and meanest objects, whether in the heavens or upon the earth, reflect to some extent the glory of God; but the name mentioned emphatically applies to miracles, as affording a better display of the divine majesty. So striking would be the proofs of God’s favor to his Church, that, as the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 65:1-13

Harvest thanksgiving. The three great Jewish feasts had reference to the harvest. The Passover was kept early in the year, when the barley harvest was begun, and a sheaf of the firstfruits was offered as a thank offering (Le 23:10). Fifty days later came Pentecost, when the wheat was ripe; and then two loaves of the new corn were presented (Le 23:17). Last of all was the Feast of Tabernacles, when the fruits of the earth had been gathered in, and the people gave thanks and rejoiced before... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 65:6-13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 65:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 65:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 65:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 65:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 65:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 65:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 65:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 65:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 65:1-13

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