Summary
The psalm opens with an invitation to praise, promising that vows will be fulfilled in Sion. It declares God as the hearer of prayer, the one who removes iniquities and forgives transgressions. The psalmist extols the divine power that steadies mountains, calms seas, and instills awe in distant lands. God’s active stewardship is described through the watering of the earth, the flooding of rivers, and the nourishment of crops. The text highlights the flourishing of pastures, the abundance of grain, and the joy that follows divine blessing. The psalm concludes with a celebratory note that God crowns the year with goodness and abundance for all creation.