Psalms 65:4 net — How blessed is the one whom you choose, and allow to live in your palace courts. May we be satisfied with the good thin…

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"How blessed is the one whom you choose, and allow to live in your palace courts. May we be satisfied with the good things of your house– your holy palace."

— Psalms 65:4, NET Bible

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Psalms 65 — Context

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For the music director; a psalm of David, a song. Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion. Vows made to you are fulfilled.

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You hear prayers; all people approach you.

3

Our record of sins overwhelms me, but you forgive our acts of rebellion.

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How blessed is the one whom you choose, and allow to live in your palace courts. May we be satisfied with the good things of your house– your holy palace.

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You answer our prayers by performing awesome acts of deliverance, O God, our savior. All the ends of the earth trust in you, as well as those living across the wide seas.

6

You created the mountains by your power, and demonstrated your strength.

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You calm the raging seas and their roaring waves, as well as the commotion made by the nations.

Psalms 65:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 65:4 say?
Psalms 65:4 in the NET Bible reads: “How blessed is the one whom you choose, and allow to live in your palace courts. May we be satisfied with the good things of your house– your holy palace.”
Where is Psalms 65:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 65:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 65, verse 4.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 65:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 65:4 in?
Psalms 65:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 65:4?
Psalms 65:4 reads (NET): “How blessed is the one whom you choose, and allow to live in your palace courts. May we be satisfied with the good things of your house– your holy palace.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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