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Psalms 65:6

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 65:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Who by his strength setteth fast the mountains, Being girded about with might;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Who by his strength setteth fast the mountains, Being girded about with might;
Psalms 65:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 65

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3Iniquities prevail against me: As for our transgressions, thou wilt forgive them.
4Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach [unto thee], That he may dwell in thy courts: We shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, Thy holy temple.
5By terrible things thou wilt answer us in righteousness, Oh God of our salvation, Thou that art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, And of them that are afar off upon the sea:
6Who by his strength setteth fast the mountains, Being girded about with might;
7Who stilleth the roaring of the seas, The roaring of their waves, And the tumult of the peoples.
8They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: Thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.
9Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it, Thou greatly enrichest it; The river of God is full of water: Thou providest them grain, when thou hast so prepared the earth.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains, etc.] In the first creation and formation of them, when they were settled on their basis so firmly that they are rarely removed, and when they are it is something extraordinary. Some understand this of the Lord’s preparing the mountains with the rain of his strength, for the bringing forth of herbs and grass for the service of man and beast, and of his adorning them with trees; and the Targum is, “who preparest food for the wild goats of the mountains;” others interpret them of kingdoms and communities, comparable to mountains, (<245125>Jeremiah 51:25 <380407>Zechariah 4:7 <661709>Revelation 17:9); but these are not set fast, they are not…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“God's great power and goodness are the grounds of this confidence. These are illustrated in His control of the mightiest agencies of nature and nations affecting men with awe and dread (Psa 26:7; Psa 98:1, &c.), and in His fertilizing showers, causing the earth to produce abundantly for man and beast.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains - Fixing them firm on their foundations. This is an exhibition of vast strength or power on the part of God, as if he fixed them so firm that they could not be moved - as if he handled with ease those vast masses of matter, with all their rocks and forests - and caused them to repose steadily and calmly on their foundations. We have few more exalted conceptions of the power of God than to suppose him lifting with ease a vast mountain; letting it down where he pleases, and settling it so firmly that it cannot be moved. Being girded with power - That is, they seemed to be surrounded or encompassed with power, as a man girds himself up when he…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“65:6-7 God brought order to the mountains, the raging oceans, and the pounding waves (see Pss 95:4-5; 104:6-9). • The psalmist compares the chaotic forces of nature with the rebellion of the nations (see 2:1-12; 33:6-11; 46:6).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Which: Psa 24:2, Psa 119:90; Mic 6:2; Hab 3:6 girded: Psa 93:1; Sa1 2:4; Isa 51:9 Psalms 65:7”
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