Psalms
God’s Care for the Earth
65 Praise is rightfully Yours, AGod, in •Zion;vows to You will be fulfilled. 2 All humanity will come to You,the One who hears prayer. 3 Iniquities overwhelm me;only You can •atone for B our rebellions. 4 How happy is the one You chooseand bring near to live in Your courts!We will be satisfied with the goodness of Your house,the holiness of Your temple. C
5 You answer us in righteousness,with awe-inspiring works,God of our salvation,the hope of all the ends of the earthand of the distant seas. 6 You establish the mountains by Your power,robed with strength. 7 You silence the roar of the seas,the roar of their waves,and the tumult of the nations. 8 Those who live far away are awed by Your signs;You make east and west shout for joy.
9 You visit the earth and water it abundantly,enriching it greatly.God’s stream is filled with water,for You prepare the earth D in this way,providing people with grain. 10 You soften it with showers and bless its growth,soaking its furrows and leveling its ridges. 11 You crown the year with Your goodness;Your ways overflow with plenty. E 12 The wilderness pastures overflow,and the hills are robed with joy. 13 The pastures are clothed with flocksand the valleys covered with grain. They shout in triumph; indeed, they sing.