Psalm 65:8
New International Version
The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.

New Living Translation
Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy.

English Standard Version
so that those who dwell at the ends of the earth are in awe at your signs. You make the going out of the morning and the evening to shout for joy.

Berean Standard Bible
Those who live far away fear Your wonders; You make the dawn and sunset shout for joy.

King James Bible
They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.

New King James Version
They also who dwell in the farthest parts are afraid of Your signs; You make the outgoings of the morning and evening rejoice.

New American Standard Bible
They who dwell at the ends of the earth stand in awe of Your signs; You make the sunrise and the sunset shout for joy.

NASB 1995
They who dwell in the ends of the earth stand in awe of Your signs; You make the dawn and the sunset shout for joy.

NASB 1977
And they who dwell in the ends of the earth stand in awe of Thy signs; Thou dost make the dawn and the sunset shout for joy.

Legacy Standard Bible
They who inhabit the ends of the earth are in fear on account of Your signs; You make the dawn and the sunset shout for joy.

Amplified Bible
So they who dwell at the ends of the earth stand in awe of Your signs [the evidence of Your presence]. You make the dawn and the sunset shout for joy.

Christian Standard Bible
Those who live far away are awed by your signs; you make east and west shout for joy.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Those who live far away are awed by Your signs; You make east and west shout for joy.

American Standard Version
They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: Thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.

Contemporary English Version
People far away marvel at your fearsome deeds, and all who live under the sun celebrate and sing because of you.

English Revised Version
They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Those who live at the ends of the earth are in awe of your miraculous signs. The lands of the morning sunrise and evening sunset sing joyfully.

Good News Translation
The whole world stands in awe of the great things that you have done. Your deeds bring shouts of joy from one end of the earth to the other.

International Standard Version
Those living at the furthest ends of the earth are seized by fear because of your miraculous deeds. You make the going forth of the morning and the evening shout for joy.

Majority Standard Bible
Those who live far away fear Your wonders; You make the dawn and sunset shout for joy.

NET Bible
Even those living in the most remote areas are awestruck by your acts; you cause those living in the east and west to praise you.

New Heart English Bible
They also who dwell in faraway places are afraid at your wonders. You call the morning's dawn and the evening with songs of joy.

Webster's Bible Translation
They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.

World English Bible
They also who dwell in faraway places are afraid at your wonders. You call the morning’s dawn and the evening with songs of joy.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the inhabitants of the uttermost parts "" Are afraid from Your signs, "" You cause the outgoings of morning and evening to sing.

Young's Literal Translation
And the inhabitants of the uttermost parts From Thy signs are afraid, The outgoings of morning and evening Thou causest to sing.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they shall be afraid, those dwelling in the ends, from thy signs: the goings forth of the morning and evening thou wilt cause to rejoice.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
and they that dwell in the uttermost borders shall be afraid at thy signs: thou shalt make the outgoings of the morning and of the evening to be joyful.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and those who dwell at the limits will be afraid, before your signs. You will make the passing of morning and evening enjoyable.

New American Bible
Distant peoples stand in awe of your marvels; the places of morning and evening you make resound with joy.

New Revised Standard Version
Those who live at earth’s farthest bounds are awed by your signs; you make the gateways of the morning and the evening shout for joy.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The inhabitants of the earth shall tremble at thy wonders, from the coming of the morning to the evening.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the inhabitants of the Earth will stand in awe of your signs, and of the goings forth of the dawn and the evening in glory.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So that they that dwell in the uttermost parts stand in awe of Thy signs; Thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The nations shall be troubled, and they that inhabit the ends of the earth shall be afraid of thy signs; thou wilt cause the outgoings of morning and evening to rejoice.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Praise Awaits You, O God, in Zion
7You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations. 8Those who live far away fear Your wonders; You make the dawn and sunset shout for joy. 9You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth.…

Cross References
Isaiah 24:14-16
They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they proclaim the majesty of the LORD. / Therefore glorify the LORD in the east. Extol the name of the LORD, the God of Israel in the islands of the sea. / From the ends of the earth we hear singing: “Glory to the Righteous One.” But I said, “I am wasting away! I am wasting away! Woe is me.” The treacherous betray; the treacherous deal in treachery.

Habakkuk 3:3-6
God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth. / His radiance was like the sunlight; rays flashed from His hand, where His power is hidden. / Plague went before Him, and fever followed in His steps. ...

Job 37:1-5
“At this my heart also pounds and leaps from its place. / Listen closely to the thunder of His voice and the rumbling that comes from His mouth. / He unleashes His lightning beneath the whole sky and sends it to the ends of the earth. ...

Isaiah 45:6
so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other.

Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Psalm 46:10
“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”

Psalm 89:9
You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.

Psalm 107:23-32
Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters. / They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep. / For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea. ...

Psalm 93:3-4
The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves. / Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic.

Isaiah 42:10-12
Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.

Revelation 15:4
Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”

Revelation 14:7
And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.”

Matthew 8:27
The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”

Mark 4:39-41
Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. / “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?” / Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”

Luke 8:24-25
The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. / “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”


Treasury of Scripture

They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at your tokens: you make the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.

in the

Psalm 2:8
Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

afraid

Psalm 48:5,6
They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away…

Psalm 66:3
Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

Psalm 126:2
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.

outgoings

Psalm 19:5
Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.

Psalm 74:16
The day is thine, the night also is thine: thou hast prepared the light and the sun.

Psalm 104:20-23
Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth

the morning.

rejoice.

Psalm 65:13
The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.

Psalm 148:3
Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.

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Psalm 65
1. David praises God for his grace
4. The blessedness of God's chosen by reason of benefits














Those who live far away
This phrase highlights the universal reach of God's power and majesty. The Hebrew word for "far away" (רָחוֹק, rachoq) suggests not just physical distance but also the expansiveness of God's influence. Historically, this can be seen in the way God's reputation and acts were known beyond Israel, affecting neighboring nations. The awe of God transcends geographical boundaries, reminding us that His presence and works are recognized and revered by all, regardless of location.

fear Your wonders
The word "fear" (יָרֵא, yare) in Hebrew often conveys a sense of awe and reverence rather than terror. It reflects a deep respect for God's miraculous deeds. "Wonders" (מוֹפֵת, mopheth) refers to extraordinary acts that reveal God's power and divine nature. Throughout scripture, God's wonders serve as signs of His sovereignty and faithfulness, prompting reverence among those who witness or hear of them. This reverence is not limited to Israel but extends to all who observe God's mighty works.

You make the dawn and sunset
This phrase poetically captures God's control over creation. The regularity of dawn and sunset symbolizes God's order and faithfulness. The Hebrew words for "dawn" (בֹּקֶר, boqer) and "sunset" (עֶרֶב, ereb) emphasize the daily cycle that God orchestrates. In the ancient Near Eastern context, where celestial bodies were often deified, this verse asserts that it is the God of Israel who commands these natural phenomena, underscoring His supreme authority over creation.

shout for joy
The imagery of creation itself rejoicing is powerful. The Hebrew word for "shout" (רָנַן, ranan) conveys a sense of jubilant singing or shouting. This personification of nature reflects the joy and praise that God's creation inherently expresses. It serves as a reminder that all of creation is designed to glorify God, and it invites believers to join in this cosmic chorus of praise. The joy of dawn and sunset symbolizes the hope and renewal that God brings each day, encouraging us to find joy in His continual presence and provision.

(8) They also . . .--Or, So they.

The outgoings . . .--A pregnant expression for the rising of the morning and setting of the evening sun. East and west.

To rejoice.--Better, to sing for joy. The whole earth from one utmost bound to the other is vocal with praise of the Creator and Ruler of the universe. So the morning stars sang together at the creation (Job 38:7).

Verse 8. - They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid of thy tokens; g.e. they see thy tokens - indications of thy mighty power - and are filled with awe. Thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening (or, the portals of morn and eve - the gateways through which the sun comes forth each morning and retires each evening) to rejoice; ¢.e. to gladden mankind, to spread joy and gladness over the earth. The splendour of sunrise and sunset are in the poet's mind.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Those who live
יֹשְׁבֵ֣י (yō·šə·ḇê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

far away
קְ֭צָוֺת (qə·ṣā·wōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 7098: A termination

fear
וַיִּ֤ירְא֨וּ ׀ (way·yî·rə·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

Your wonders;
מֵאוֹתֹתֶ֑יךָ (mê·’ō·w·ṯō·ṯe·ḵā)
Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 226: A signal, as a, flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence

You make the dawn
מ֤וֹצָֽאֵי־ (mō·w·ṣā·’ê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4161: A place or act of going forth, issue, export, source, spring

and sunset
וָעֶ֣רֶב (wā·‘e·reḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6153: Evening

shout for joy.
תַּרְנִֽין׃ (tar·nîn)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7442: To give a ringing cry


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