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Psalms 65:12
The pastures of the wilderness overflow;
from Praise Awaits God in Zion, Psalms 65:1-13
What it says

Wilderness pastures overflow, and the hills gird themselves with joy.

What it is doing

This verse personifies the landscape as sharing in God's blessing.

In context

1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. 2O You who listen to prayer, 3When iniquities prevail against me, 4Blessed is the one You choose 5With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, 6You formed the mountains by Your power, 7You stilled the roaring of the seas, 8Those who live far away fear Your wonders; 9You attend to the earth and water it; 10You soak its furrows and level its ridges; 11You crown the year with Your bounty, 12The pastures of the wilderness overflow; 13The pastures are clothed with flocks,