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Psalm 45:4
And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meeknessand righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

Psalm 47:2,3
For the LORD most highis terrible;he is a great King over all the earth…

Psalm 66:3
Say unto God, How terribleart thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

righteousness

Psalm 145:17
The LORDis righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

Romans 2:5
But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

Revelation 15:3,4
And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellousare thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and trueare thy ways, thou King of saints…

O God

Psalm 68:19,20
Blessedbe the Lord,who daily loadeth uswith benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah…

the confidence

Isaiah 45:22
Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for Iam God, andthere is none else.

Matthew 28:19,20
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: …

Romans 15:10-12
And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people…

all

Psalm 22:27
All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.

afar

Isaiah 51:5
My righteousnessis near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust.

Isaiah 60:5
Then thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall fear, and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto thee, the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto thee.

Isaiah 66:19
And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations,to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow,to Tubal, and Javan,to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles.

O God of our salvation
This phrase identifies God as the source of deliverance and salvation. In the Old Testament, salvation often referred to deliverance from physical danger or enemies, as seen in the Exodus narrative (Exodus 15:2). However, it also points to spiritual salvation, a theme that is fully developed in the New Testament through the person and work of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:21). The use of "our" indicates a communal aspect of salvation, emphasizing that God is the Savior of His people collectively. This communal understanding is reflected in the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God promises to be their God and they His people (Exodus 6:7).

the hope of all the ends of the earth
This phrase expands the scope of God's salvation beyond Israel to include all nations. It reflects the universal nature of God's plan, as seen in the Abrahamic covenant where all nations are to be blessed through Abraham's descendants (Genesis 12:3). The "ends of the earth" signifies the farthest reaches of the world, indicating that God's salvation is available to all people, regardless of geographical or cultural boundaries. This is echoed in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19), where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations, highlighting the global mission of the church.

and of the farthest seas
The mention of "the farthest seas" complements the previous phrase by emphasizing the vastness of God's reach. In ancient times, the sea was often seen as a symbol of chaos and the unknown, yet God is portrayed as sovereign over it (Psalm 89:9). This imagery reassures believers that there is no place beyond God's dominion or care. The reference to the seas also connects to the idea of God's creation, as He is the one who set the boundaries of the seas (Job 38:8-11). This phrase reinforces the message that God's salvation and hope extend to every corner of the earth, affirming His authority over all creation.

• The verse opens with a burst of wonder: God’s acts are not merely good; they are “awesome,” the kind that leave people speechless and trembling, just as Israel stood stunned when the Red Sea split (Exodus 15:11;Psalm 66:3).

• These deeds flow out of His righteousness. He never shows raw power for spectacle’s sake; every miracle, every delivered sinner, every answered prayer rests on perfect justice (Psalm 145:17;Isaiah 61:8).

• Think of moments when He rescued His people—Jericho’s walls falling (Joshua 6), Gideon’s tiny army routing Midian (Judges 7). Each event displayed both overwhelming might and flawless moral purity.

• His track record gives believers today confidence that He still intervenes with the same righteous power, whether in global events or in the quiet battles of a single heart (Ephesians 3:20).

•Psalm 65 has already called God “You who hear prayer” (v. 2). Verse 5 moves from hearing to answering. He is not a distant listener but an active responder.

• “I sought the LORD, and He answered me” (Psalm 34:4) echoes countless times in Scripture—Hannah’s long-awaited son (1 Samuel 1), Elijah’s fire-from-heaven prayer (1 Kings 18), Peter’s jail-door miracle (Acts 12).

• God’s answers come in varied forms:

– Direct intervention (Jeremiah 33:3).

– Inner assurance through His Spirit (Romans 8:16).

– Guidance through His Word (Psalm 119:105).

– Providential ordering of circumstances (Genesis 50:20).

• Because His deeds are righteous, every answer is exactly right, even when timing or method stretches our faith (Romans 8:28).

• The psalmist shifts from God’s works to God Himself: He is “our salvation.” Deliverance is not an abstract concept; it is rooted in the character of a saving God (Psalm 62:1;Jonah 2:9).

• In the Old Testament He saved from enemies and famine; in Christ He saves to the uttermost from sin and death (Luke 1:68–69;Titus 3:4-7).

• This title invites personal trust. He is not merely “salvation” in general; He is “our” salvation, available to every repentant heart (Acts 4:12).

• God’s saving reach is global. What He did for Israel was always meant to ripple outward until “all the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD” (Psalm 22:27).

•Isaiah 45:22 calls every nation to look to Him and be saved;Romans 15:12 celebrates Gentiles placing their hope in Christ.

• Reasons He alone qualifies as worldwide hope:

– He created and owns the earth (Psalm 24:1).

– His covenant promised blessing to every family (Genesis 12:3).

– His gospel breaks every barrier (Ephesians 2:13-14).

• No corner of the planet lies outside this invitation—mission fields, city streets, or living rooms.

• Ancient sailors viewed the open sea as the ultimate unknown, yet even there God reigns. Those “who go down to the sea in ships” see His works when He stills the storm (Psalm 107:23-30).

• Jonah fled “to Tarshish” across the Mediterranean, only to find God already present (Jonah 1:9).

• Jesus later commanded the winds and waves, and the disciples marveled, “Even the winds and the sea obey Him!” (Matthew 8:27).

• Whether you stand on a distant shore or feel tossed by life’s waves, the same Sovereign holds the waters in His hand (Isaiah 40:12).

Psalm 65:5 paints a sweeping portrait: the God who performs staggering, righteous acts is the God who personally answers prayer, rescues His people, and offers unshakable hope to every remote land and rolling sea. From Exodus to Calvary to today, He remains the awe-inspiring Savior whose reach knows no limits and whose righteousness guarantees that every act, every answer, and every promise can be trusted without hesitation.

Wilt thou answer us.--Better,Thou dost answer us;describing the usual course of God's providence. The LXX. and Vulg. make it a prayer: "Hear us."

The conviction that God, the God of Israel's salvation or deliverance, would answer wonderfully inrighteousness,was, of course, based on the whole experience of the Divine dealings. Righteousness was recognised as the foundation on which the moral order rested.

The confidence of all the ends of the earth.--This might refer to Israel in exile; but it seems more in accordance with the general tenor of the psalm to give the words their widest range. Consciously or unconsciously the whole world rests in God.

Of them that are afar off upon thesea.--Literally,of the sea of those at a distance, i.e.,of the farthest seas. (Comp.Isaiah 11:11 : "of the islands of the sea.")