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Psalms 65:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 65:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Who stilleth the roaring of the seas, The roaring of their waves, And the tumult of the peoples.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Who stilleth the roaring of the seas, The roaring of their waves, And the tumult of the peoples.
Psalms 65:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 65

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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.
10Thou waterest its furrows abundantly; Thou settlest the ridges thereof: Thou makest it soft with showers; Thou blessest the springing thereof.
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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 stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, etc.] By a word speaking; as our Lord did when here on earth, and which was a proof and evidence of his eternal power and Godhead. These figurative expressions are interpreted by the next clause; and the tumult of the people: of wicked men, who foam and rage against the people of God, and are like a troubled sea that cannot rest; but God can say to these proud waters, which threaten to go over their souls, Peace, be still; he can stop their opposition, quell their insurrections, restrain their wrath, and make them peaceable and quiet; wherefore the saints have no reason to be afraid of them, (<194602>Psalm 46:2,3 76:10 124:1-5).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Which stilleth the noise of the seas - He calms the seas when they have been agitated by the storm. He causes the mighty waves to settle down, and the whole surface of the ocean becomes calm and smooth. The storm subsides at his command, and the sea is still. It was the manifestation of this power which demonstrated so clearly the divinity of the Lord Jesus, when he said to the troubled waves, “Peace, be still, and the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” Mark 4:39. Compare Psalms 107:29. The noise of their waves - The loud roar of the waters, so that they are still. And the tumult of the people - The raging; the fury; the excitement of assembled multitudes, resembling the raging waves…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Tumult - No less wild and impetuous. Psalms 65:8”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Which: Psa 89:9, Psa 107:29; Jon 1:4, Jon 1:15; Mat 8:26, Mat 8:27 noise: Psa 93:3, Psa 93:4, Psa 104:6-9; Job 38:8-11 tumult: Psa 2:1-4, Psa 76:10; Isa 17:12, Isa 17:13; Joh 18:6 Psalms 65:8”
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