“Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor his loving kindness from me. For the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song.”
I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.
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If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:
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But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.
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Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.
Psalms 66:20-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 66:20-1953 say?
Psalms 66:20-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. ”
Where is Psalms 66:20-1953 in the Bible?
Psalms 66:20-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 66, verses 20–1953.
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 66:20-1953.
What translation should I read Psalms 66:20-1953 in?
Psalms 66:20-1953 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 66:20-1953?
Psalms 66:20-1953 reads (KJV): “Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. ” 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.