“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 out to him for help and praised him with my tongue.
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If I had harbored sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.
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However, God heard; he listened to my prayer.
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God deserves praise, for he did not reject my prayer or abandon his love for me!
Psalms 66:20 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 66:20 say?
Psalms 66:20 in the NET Bible reads: “God deserves praise, for he did not reject my prayer or abandon his love for me!”
Where is Psalms 66:20 in the Bible?
Psalms 66:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 66, verse 20.
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.
What translation should I read Psalms 66:20 in?
Psalms 66:20 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?
Psalms 66:20 reads (NET): “God deserves praise, for he did not reject my prayer or abandon his love for 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.