Psalm 66: Song of Praise. For a Rich Harvest.

Thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest, based on the ancient Priestly blessing. It is also a prayer that all nations may unite in singing the praises of God.

Parallel Latin-English Psalter: Psalms Index

Psalm 66: Prayer Audio in Latin

{66:1} In finem, In hymnis, Psalmus Cantici David.
{66:1} Unto the end. With hymns, a Canticle Psalm of David.

{66:2} Deus misereatur nostri, et benedicat nobis: illuminet vultum suum super nos, et misereatur nostri.
{66:2} May God have mercy on us and bless us. May he shine his countenance upon us, and may he have mercy on us.

{66:3} Ut cognascamus in terra viam tuam: in omnibus gentibus salutare tuum.
{66:3} So may we know your way upon the earth, your salvation among all nations.

{66:4} Confiteantur tibi populi Deus: confiteantur tibi populi omnes.
{66:4} Let the peoples confess to you, O God. Let all the peoples confess to you.

{66:5} Lætentur et exultent gentes: quoniam iudicas populos in æquitate, et gentes in terra dirigis.
{66:5} May the nations rejoice and exult. For you judge the peoples with equity, and you direct the nations on earth.

{66:6} Confiteantur tibi populi Deus: confiteantur tibi populi omnes.
{66:6} Let the peoples confess to you, O God. Let all the peoples confess to you.

{66:7} Terra dedit fructum suum. Benedicat nos Deus, Deus noster,
{66:7} The earth has provided her fruit. May God, our God, bless us.

{66:8} benedicat nos Deus: et metuant eum omnes fines terræ.
{66:8} May God bless us, and may all the ends of the earth fear him.