Psalms 65:7 cpdv — He rules by his virtue for eternity. His eyes gaze upon the nations. May those who exasperate him, not be exalted in th…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"He rules by his virtue for eternity. His eyes gaze upon the nations. May those who exasperate him, not be exalted in themselves. "

— Psalms 65:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 65 — Context

4

Let all the earth adore you and sing psalms to you. May it sing a psalm to your name.

5

Draw near and see the works of God, who is terrible in his counsels over the sons of men.

6

He converts the sea into dry land. They will cross the river on foot. There, we will rejoice in him.

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He rules by his virtue for eternity. His eyes gaze upon the nations. May those who exasperate him, not be exalted in themselves.

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Bless our God, you Gentiles, and make the voice of his praise be heard.

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He has set my soul toward life, and he has granted that my feet may not be shaken.

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For you, O God, have tested us. You have examined us by fire, just as silver is examined.

Psalms 65:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 65:7 say?
Psalms 65:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “He rules by his virtue for eternity. His eyes gaze upon the nations. May those who exasperate him, not be exalted in themselves. ”
Where is Psalms 65:7 in the Bible?
Psalms 65:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 65, verse 7.
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 65:7.
What translation should I read Psalms 65:7 in?
Psalms 65:7 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 65:7?
Psalms 65:7 reads (CPDV): “He rules by his virtue for eternity. His eyes gaze upon the nations. May those who exasperate him, not be exalted in themselves. ” 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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