Psalms 66
Psalms 66 is part of “Book II: The Exodus Book” (42–72) in the outline of Psalms.
Psalms 66 summary
This is a thanksgiving-psalm, and it is of such a general use and application that we need not suppose it penned upon any particular occasion. All people are here called upon to praise God, I. For the general instances of his sovereign dominion and power in the whole creation (Psa 66:1-7). II.
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This is a thanksgiving-psalm, and it is of such a general use and application that we need not suppose it penned upon any particular occasion. All people are here called upon to praise God, I. For the general instances of his sovereign dominion and power in the whole creation (Psa 66:1-7). II. For the special tokens of his favour to the church, his peculiar people (Psa 66:8-12). And then, III. The psalmist praises God for his own experiences of his goodness to him in particular, especially in answering his prayers (Psa 66:13-20). If we have learned in every thing to give thanks for ancient and modern mercies, public and personal mercies, we shall know how to sing this psalm with grace and understanding. To the chief musician. A song or psalm.
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Key verses in Psalms 66
Psalms 66 (ASV)
American Standard Version (public domain)
Shout for Joy to God
1For the Chief Musician. A Song, a Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all the earth: 2Sing forth the glory of his name: Make his praise glorious. 3Say unto God, How terrible are thy works! Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee. 4All the earth shall worship thee, And shall sing unto thee; They shall sing to thy name. [Selah 5Come, and see the works of God; [He is] terrible in his doing toward the children of men. 6He turned the sea into dry land; They went through the river on foot: There did we rejoice in him. 7He ruleth by his might for ever; His eyes observe the nations: Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. [Selah 8Oh bless our God, ye peoples, And make the voice of his praise to be heard; 9Who holdeth our soul in life, And suffereth not our feet to be moved. 10For thou, O God, hast proved us: Thou hast tried us, as silver is tried. 11Thou broughtest us into the net; Thou layedst a sore burden upon our loins. 12Thou didst cause men to ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water; But thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place. 13I will come into thy house with burnt-offerings; I will pay thee my vows, 14Which my lips uttered, And my mouth spake, when I was in distress. 15I will offer unto thee burnt-offerings of fatlings, With the incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. [Selah 16Come, and hear, all ye that fear God, And I will declare what he hath done for my soul. 17I cried unto him with my mouth, And he was extolled with my tongue. 18If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear: 19But verily God hath heard; He hath attended to the voice of my prayer. 20Blessed be God, Who hath not turned away my prayer, Nor his lovingkindness from me.