Psalm 65:5
“By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea:”
KJV
Read in Psalm 65Meaning
The psalm moves from Zion outward, presenting God's saving reliability as globally significant.
Awesome deeds, stable mountains, and worldwide awe
The hymn widens from worship in Zion to God's power over creation and the nations.
Read carefully
The verse describes God as hope, not human political supremacy.
Reflection
Remember that God's concern cannot be reduced to one nation or political community.