# May 9 (Psalm 64:1–10; Psalm 65:1–13; Psalm 66:1–20)

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Podcast: [Chronological ESV Bible Plan with Robert Smith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chronological-esv-bible-plan-with-robert-smith-6726997)
Published: 2026-05-09T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.esv.org/Psalm64:1–10;Psalm65:1–13;Psalm66:1–20/
Audio file: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CXW5052399500.mp3
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Duration seconds: 374

## Resource

A meditative reading of Psalms 64, 65, and 66 focusing on the contrast between the plots of the wicked and the providence of God. The text moves from a plea for protection against slander to a global celebration of God's agricultural abundance and answered prayer.

## Highlights
- Main idea: God serves as a refuge against the verbal attacks and secret plots of the wicked
- Main idea: The natural world, from hills to valleys, reflects the joy of God's provision and seasonal abundance
- Practical takeaway: Use the pattern of Psalm 66 to transition from personal trials to public testimony of God's works
- Failure mode: The danger of the 'bitter tongue' and how words can be used as weapons like arrows from an ambush
- Main idea: True worship involves fulfilling vows made during times of distress through sacrifice and praise

## Topics

Psalms, Bible Reading, Divine Providence, Prayer, Scripture, Worship, ESV, David

## Chapters
- 0:00 — Protection from the Wicked: A plea for God to hide the speaker from the secret plots and sharp words of evildoers.
- 0:50 — The Goodness of God's House: Reflections on being chosen to dwell in God's courts and the satisfaction found in His holiness.
- 2:20 — The Abundance of the Earth: A description of God's power over the seas and His provision of rain and grain for the land.
- 3:10 — A Global Call to Praise: An invitation for all the earth to shout for joy and recognize the awesome deeds of God.
- 3:50 — Refining through Trials: Acknowledging the heavy burdens and the process of being tested like silver.
- 5:10 — Testimony of Answered Prayer: A personal declaration of how God has listened to and attended to the voice of prayer.

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