Psalm 65

Contemporary English Version

(A psalm by David and a song for the music leader.)

God Answers Prayer

¹Our God, you deserve^[a] praise
in Zion, where we keep
    our promises to you.
²Everyone will come to you
    because you answer prayer.
³When our sins get us down,
    you forgive us.
⁴You bless your chosen ones,
    and you invite them
to live near you
    in your temple.
We will enjoy your house,
    the sacred temple.

⁵Our God, you save us,
and your fearsome deeds answer
    our prayers for justice!
You give hope to people
everywhere on earth,
    even those across the sea.
⁶You are strong,
and your mighty power
    put the mountains in place.
⁷You silence the roaring waves
and the noisy shouts
    of the nations.
⁸People far away marvel
    at your fearsome deeds,
and all who live under the sun
celebrate and sing
    because of you.

⁹You take care of the earth
and send rain to help the soil
    grow all kinds of crops.
Your rivers never run dry,
and you prepare the earth
    to produce abundant grain.
¹⁰You water all its fields
    and level the lumpy ground.
You send showers of rain
to soften the soil
    and help the plants sprout.
¹¹Wherever your footsteps
touch the earth,
    a rich harvest is gathered.
¹²Desert pastures blossom,
    and mountains celebrate.
¹³Meadows are filled
    with sheep and goats;
valleys overflow with grain
    and echo with joyful songs.