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Psalm 65:7

ESV who stills the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, the tumult of the peoples,
NIV who stilled the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the turmoil of the nations.
NASB Who stills the roaring of the seas, The roaring of their waves, And the turmoil of the nations.
CSB You silence the roar of the seas, the roar of their waves, and the tumult of the nations.
NLT You quieted the raging oceans with their pounding waves and silenced the shouting of the nations.
KJV Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.
NKJV You who still the noise of the seas, The noise of their waves, And the tumult of the peoples.

What does Psalm 65:7 mean?

David continues to describe God's might using examples from the environment. Oceans and seas are among the earth's most obvious examples of the power of nature. Mountains are symbolic of power and stability, implying that the power of their Creator is even greater (Psalm 65:6). Massive bodies of water move and change beyond human control. God's ability to regulate the awesome power of the ocean implies His omnipotence. The raging of human nations, often against God or against His people, is sometimes compared to stormy seas and waves (Isaiah 17:12). Ultimately, these rebelling nations will be defeated and made silent (Isaiah 17:13).

Jesus, by whom everything was made (John 1:3), demonstrated His power to quiet the raging waves on the Sea of Galilee. One evening, after a long day of ministry, Jesus was asleep in a boat. Suddenly a great windstorm arose and the waves started to fill the boat. The terrified disciples, who were also in the boat, thought they would die. They awoke Jesus. He then commanded the wind and waters to be still. At His order, the wind ceased and a great calm followed (Mark 4:35–41).
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Context Summary
Psalm 65:5–8 describes how God gives Gentile nations witness to His existence and power. He is the hope of all the nations, not merely a benefactor to Israel. The signs mentioned in this passage are part of what is known as natural revelation (Romans 1:18–20; Psalm 19:1).
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Chapter Summary
David begins by anticipating praise to the Lord, expecting that He will bring atonement, fellowship, and blessing. The psalm mentions God's miraculous examples before referring to various natural examples of His provision. These benefits are both visible and available to all people of the world.
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