Psalm 66

New International Version

1 Shout for joy to God, all the earth!2 Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious.3 Say to God, ‘How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you.4 All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing the praises of your name.’[1]5 Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for mankind!6 He turned the sea into dry land, they passed through the waters on foot – come, let us rejoice in him.7 He rules for ever by his power, his eyes watch the nations – let not the rebellious rise up against him.8 Praise our God, all peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard;9 he has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping.10 For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver.11 You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs.12 You let people ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance.13 I will come to your temple with burnt offerings and fulfil my vows to you –14 vows my lips promised and my mouth spoke when I was in trouble.15 I will sacrifice fat animals to you and an offering of rams; I will offer bulls and goats.16 Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me.17 I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue.18 If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened;19 but God has surely listened and has heard my prayer.20 Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me!