Psalms 66:6 net — He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot. Let us rejoice in him there!

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"He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot. Let us rejoice in him there!"

— Psalms 66:6, NET Bible

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Psalms 66 — Context

3

Say to God:“How awesome are your deeds! Because of your great power your enemies cower in fear before you.

4

All the earth worships you and sings praises to you! They sing praises to your name!”(Selah)

5

Come and witness God’s exploits! His acts on behalf of people are awesome!

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He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot. Let us rejoice in him there!

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He rules by his power forever; he watches the nations. Stubborn rebels should not exalt themselves.(Selah)

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Praise our God, you nations! Loudly proclaim his praise!

9

He preserves our lives and does not allow our feet to slip.

Psalms 66:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 66:6 say?
Psalms 66:6 in the NET Bible reads: “He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot. Let us rejoice in him there!”
Where is Psalms 66:6 in the Bible?
Psalms 66:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 66, verse 6.
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 66:6.
What translation should I read Psalms 66:6 in?
Psalms 66:6 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 66:6?
Psalms 66:6 reads (NET): “He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot. Let us rejoice in him there!” 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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