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All of us must come to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/65.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />O you who hear prayer, to you shall all flesh come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/65.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />O You who listen to prayer, all people will come to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/65.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/65.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />O You who hear prayer, To You all flesh will come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/65.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You who hear prayer, To You all mankind comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/65.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />O You who hear prayer, To You all men come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/65.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />O Thou who dost hear prayer, To Thee all men come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/65.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />O You who hear prayer, To You all flesh comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/65.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />O You who hear prayer, To You all mankind comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/65.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All humanity will come to you, the one who hears prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/65.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All humanity will come to You, the One who hears prayer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/65.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />O thou that hearest prayer, Unto thee shall all flesh come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/65.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone will come to you because you answer prayer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/65.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/65.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You are the one who hears prayers. Everyone will come to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/65.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />because you answer prayers. People everywhere will come to you <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/65.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Since you hear prayer, everybody will come to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/65.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />O You who listen to prayer, all people will come to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/65.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You hear prayers; all people approach you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/65.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You who hear prayer, to you all men will come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/65.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />O thou that hearest prayer, to thee shall all flesh come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/65.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You who hear prayer, all men will come to you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/65.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Hearer of prayer, all flesh comes to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/65.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Hearer of prayer, to Thee all flesh cometh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/65.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Hear thou prayer: even to thee shall all flesh come.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/65.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />O hear my prayer: all flesh shall come to thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/65.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 64:3>Hear my prayer: all flesh will come to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/65.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />you who hear our prayers. To you all flesh must come <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/65.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />O you who answer prayer! To you all flesh shall come.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/65.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />O hear my prayer; unto thee shall all flesh come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/65.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Hear my prayer; everybody will come to you!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/65.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O Thou that hearest prayer, Unto Thee doth all flesh come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/65.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Hear my prayer; to thee all flesh shall come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/65-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=7531" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/65.htm">Praise Awaits You, O God, in Zion</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. Praise awaits You, O God, in Zion; to You our vows will be fulfilled. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šō·mê·a‘ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">O You who listen to</a> <a href="/hebrew/8605.htm" title="8605: tə·p̄il·lāh (N-fs) -- Prayer. From palal; intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn.">prayer,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1320.htm" title="1320: bā·śār (N-ms) -- Flesh. From basar; flesh; by extension, body, person; also The pudenda of a man.">people</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yā·ḇō·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">will come</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘ā·ḏe·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to You.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>When iniquities prevail against me, You atone for our transgressions.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a></span><br />Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-15</a></span><br />And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-3.htm">Jeremiah 33:3</a></span><br />Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/65-24.htm">Isaiah 65:24</a></span><br />Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a></span><br />Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a></span><br />For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a></span><br />And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:17</a></span><br />Pray without ceasing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a></span><br />Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-29.htm">Proverbs 15:29</a></span><br />The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Luke 11:9-10</a></span><br />So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26-27</a></span><br />In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. / And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Mark 11:24</a></span><br />Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">O you that hear prayer, to you shall all flesh come.</p><p class="hdg">thou</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-19.htm">Psalm 66:19</a></b></br> <i>But</i> verily God hath heard <i>me</i>; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/102-17.htm">Psalm 102:17</a></b></br> He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-18.htm">Psalm 145:18,19</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth… </p><p class="hdg">unto thee</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Psalm 22:27</a></b></br> All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-4.htm">Psalm 66:4</a></b></br> All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing <i>to</i> thy name. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-9.htm">Psalm 86:9</a></b></br> All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/james/1-25.htm">Hearer</a> <a href="/psalms/22-2.htm">Hearest</a> <a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/psalms/64-3.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/73-26.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/psalms/66-16.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-10.htm">Hearer</a> <a href="/matthew/21-16.htm">Hearest</a> <a href="/psalms/66-19.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/psalms/69-7.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 65</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/65-1.htm">David praises God for his grace</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/65-4.htm">The blessedness of God's chosen by reason of benefits</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/65.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/65.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>O You who listen to prayer</b><br>This phrase acknowledges God's attentiveness to the prayers of His people, emphasizing His role as a responsive and caring deity. In the biblical context, prayer is a central aspect of the relationship between God and His followers, as seen throughout the Psalms and other scriptures. The idea of God listening to prayer is rooted in the covenant relationship established with Israel, where God promises to hear and respond to the cries of His people (<a href="/exodus/2-23.htm">Exodus 2:23-25</a>). This phrase also reflects the belief in God's omnipresence and omniscience, as He is always available to hear the prayers of the faithful. Theologically, it underscores the personal nature of God, who is not distant or detached but intimately involved in the lives of His worshippers.<p><b>all people will come to You</b><br>This phrase suggests a universal aspect of worship and recognition of God's sovereignty. It points to the eschatological hope that all nations will eventually acknowledge and worship the one true God, a theme prevalent in prophetic literature (<a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-3</a>, <a href="/zechariah/14-16.htm">Zechariah 14:16</a>). Historically, this reflects the Jewish understanding of their mission to be a light to the nations, drawing others to the worship of Yahweh. In the New Testament, this is fulfilled through the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>), where the message of the Gospel is to be spread to all peoples. Theologically, it anticipates the ultimate reconciliation and unity of humanity under God's rule, as seen in the vision of <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a>, where a multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language stands before the throne of God. This phrase also typifies Jesus Christ as the mediator through whom all people have access to God, fulfilling the promise of salvation for both Jews and Gentiles.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the one who listens to prayer. This highlights His omnipresence and omniscience, emphasizing His role as a personal and attentive deity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/all_men.htm">All Men (Humanity)</a></b><br>This refers to all people, indicating the universal nature of prayer and the accessibility of God to everyone who seeks Him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/prayer.htm">Prayer</a></b><br>The act of communicating with God, which is central to the relationship between humanity and the divine. It is both a privilege and a responsibility for believers.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/z/zion.htm">Zion (implied context)</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the broader context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/65.htm">Psalm 65</a> includes references to Zion, symbolizing God's dwelling place and the center of worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David (implied author)</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King David, this psalm reflects his understanding of God's character and His relationship with His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_attentiveness_to_prayer.htm">God's Attentiveness to Prayer</a></b><br>God is not distant or indifferent; He actively listens to the prayers of His people. This should encourage believers to approach Him with confidence and trust.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_prayer.htm">The Universality of Prayer</a></b><br>Prayer is not limited to a select few; it is a gift available to all humanity. This inclusivity should inspire believers to pray for others and invite them into a relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_come_to_god.htm">The Call to Come to God</a></b><br>The verse emphasizes that all people will come to God, either in prayer or ultimately in judgment. This serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking God now and encouraging others to do the same.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer_in_worship.htm">The Role of Prayer in Worship</a></b><br>Prayer is an integral part of worship, reflecting a heart that seeks God and acknowledges His sovereignty. Believers should prioritize prayer in their personal and communal worship.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_65.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 65</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_prayer_connect_us_to_god.htm">How does prayer connect us to God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_sincere_prayers_unanswered.htm">(Psalm 65:2) If God truly hears all prayers, why do so many sincere requests remain unanswered? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_god_hear_my_prayers.htm">Can God hear my prayers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_prayer_alone_cure_mental_distress.htm">Philippians 4:6–7 suggests prayer eliminates anxiety—does modern psychology or science support that prayer alone can cure mental distress? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/65.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">Unto thee shall all flesh come.</span>--This has usually, and most truly, been taken as prophetic of the extension of the true religion to the Gentiles. But we must not let what was, in the Divine providence, a fulfilment of the psalmist's words, hide their intention as it was conscious to himself. The psalm shows us the exclusiveness of Hebrew belief, and, at the same time, the nobler and grander feelings which are from time to time found struggling against it. The peculiar privilege of Israel has been stated in the first verse. Silent, yet confident, waiting for Jehovah's blessing, and then exultant praise for it (<span class= "ital">Tehillah</span>)<span class= "ital">. </span>In this the other nations have no part; but all flesh may approach Jehovah in prayer (<span class= "ital">Tephillah</span>)<span class= "ital">. </span>(Compare <a href="/psalms/65-5.htm" title="By terrible things in righteousness will you answer us, O God of our salvation; who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off on the sea:">Psalm 65:5</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/65.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">O thou that hearest prayer.</span> A necessary and inalienable attribute of God. Calvin rightly observes on the passage: "God can no more divest himself of his attribute of hearing prayer than of being." <span class="cmt_word">Unto thee shall all flesh come</span>. "All flesh" <span class="accented">might</span> certainly, in a psalmist's mouth, mean no more than "all Israel" (so Ewald and Hitzig). But the context (especially in vers. 5 and 8) shows that in <span class="accented">this</span> psalm the writer is universalist in his ideas, and embraces all mankind in his hopes and aspirations (comp. <a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Psalm 22:27, 28</a>; <a href="/psalms/86-9.htm">Psalm 86:9</a>; <a href="/isaiah/66-23.htm">Isaiah 66:23</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/16-19.htm">Jeremiah 16:19</a>; <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/65-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">O You who listen to</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁמֵ֥עַ</span> <span class="translit">(šō·mê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">prayer,</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּפִלָּ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(tə·p̄il·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8605.htm">Strong's 8605: </a> </span><span class="str2">Intercession, supplication, a hymn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּשָׂ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(bā·śār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> </span><span class="str2">Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will come</span><br /><span class="heb">יָבֹֽאוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḇō·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to You.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֝דֶ֗יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ḏe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/65-2.htm">Psalm 65:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/65-2.htm">Psalm 65:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/65-2.htm">Psalm 65:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/65-2.htm">Psalm 65:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/65-2.htm">Psalm 65:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/65-2.htm">Psalm 65:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/65-2.htm">Psalm 65:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/65-2.htm">Psalm 65:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/65-2.htm">Psalm 65:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/65-2.htm">Psalm 65:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/65-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 65:2 You who hear prayer to you all (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/65-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 65:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 65:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/65-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 65:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 65:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>