The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.
The pastures {H3733} are clothed {H3847}{H8804)} with flocks {H6629}; the valleys {H6010} also are covered over {H5848}{H8799)} with corn {H1250}; they shout for joy {H7321}{H8709)}, they also sing {H7891}{H8799)}.
the meadows are clothed with flocks and the valleys blanketed with grain, so they shout for joy and break into song.
The pastures are clothed with flocks, and the valleys are decked with grain. They shout in triumph; indeed, they sing.
The pastures are clothed with flocks; The valleys also are covered over with grain; They shout for joy, they also sing.
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Isaiah 55:12
For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap [their] hands. -
Isaiah 35:1
¶ The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. -
Isaiah 35:2
It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, [and] the excellency of our God. -
Acts 14:17
Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness. -
Psalms 98:7
Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. -
Psalms 98:9
Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity. -
Isaiah 30:23
Then shall he give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground withal; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and plenteous: in that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures.
Context of Psalms 65:13
Psalm 65 is a vibrant psalm of thanksgiving, celebrating God's goodness and faithfulness, particularly His provision through a bountiful harvest. The psalmist begins by praising God for hearing prayer and forgiving sins (Psalm 65:2-3), then transitions to extolling His power in creation, describing how God establishes the mountains and calms the seas. The latter part of the psalm focuses on God's active involvement in preparing the earth for sustenance. Verses 9-12 detail God watering the furrows, settling the ridges, and blessing the springing thereof, leading directly to the overflowing abundance described in verse 13. This verse serves as the joyful culmination of God's meticulous care for the land, showcasing the tangible results of His divine blessing.
Key Themes and Messages
Linguistic Insights
The KJV uses evocative language to paint this picture of abundance:
Practical Application
Psalms 65:13 calls believers to a deeper appreciation for God's ongoing provision in their lives. While the context is agricultural, the principle extends to all areas where God blesses and sustains. It encourages us to: