Psalm Chapter 66 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
1 Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:
2 Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.
3 Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.
4 All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.
5 Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.
6 He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him.
Psalms Chapter 66 (Old Testament)
7 He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.
8 O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard:
9 Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.
10 For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.
11 Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins.
12 Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.
Psalms Chapter 66 (Old Testament)
13 I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows,
14 Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble.
15 I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah.
16 Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.
17 I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.
18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:
19 But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.
20 Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.
Key Takeaways from This Psalm:
Psalm 66:5
Verse: בִּשְׁמוֹ נִפְלָאוֹת אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: B’shmo nifla’ot Elohim
English: “Come and see what God has done, His awesome deeds toward the children of men!”
Focus Word: נִפְלָאוֹת (Nifla’ot)
- Root: פ-ל-א (Pe-Lamed-Aleph)
- Meaning: “Wondrous,” “marvelous,” “miraculous.”
- Deeper Insight: Nifla’ot signifies acts that inspire awe, highlighting God’s extraordinary power and grace.
Biblical Scholars On This Psalm
| Scholar & Work | View |
|---|---|
| John Calvin – Commentary on the Psalms | Calvin sees the psalm as calling all nations to observe God’s mighty deeds. Affliction serves as divine refinement. Deliverance inspires vows and thanksgiving. |
| Matthew Henry – Exposition on the Psalms | Henry interprets the psalm as celebrating God’s wonders toward His people. Trials prove their faith. Praise rises from grateful hearts. |
| Albert Barnes – Notes on the Psalms | Barnes reads the psalm as a universal summons to worship the God who delivers. Affliction is the furnace of purification. Thanksgiving is the fitting response. |
| John Morison – Practical Exposition of the Psalms | Morison sees the psalm as public testimony of divine goodness. Israel’s trials lead to spiritual maturity. God’s mercy brings joyful praise. |
| William Walford – Commentary on the Psalms | Walford views the psalm as the believer’s acknowledgment of God’s sovereign dealings. Trouble refines character. Worship follows deliverance. |
| Andrew A. Bonar – Christ and His Church in the Psalms | Bonar interprets the psalm as the Church proclaiming God’s acts among the nations. Suffering purges sin. Freed hearts offer praise. |
| Joseph Parker – People’s Bible Notes | Parker sees the psalm as emphasizing divine judgment and deliverance. Trials shape believers into strength. Praise must be public. |
| Thomas Dale – Exposition of the Psalms | Dale reads the psalm as declaring God’s terrible majesty and tender mercy. His testing brings purity. Worship flows from rescued souls. |
| Horatius Bonar – Psalm Meditations | Bonar views the psalm as a call to behold God’s mighty works. Suffering prepares the soul for blessing. Thanksgiving seals the vow. |
| Christopher Wordsworth – Commentary on the Psalms | Wordsworth interprets the psalm as the Church’s worldwide hymn of praise. Trials reveal divine faithfulness. Worship glorifies His name. |
