1 A Psalm of praise; of David. I will extol thee, my God, O King; And I will bless thy name for ever and ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- David’s H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- of praise H8416 (תְּהִלָּה) — laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
- I will extol H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- thee, my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- O king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and I will bless H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…
2 Every day will I bless thee; And I will praise thy name for ever and ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Every day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- will I bless H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- thee; and I will praise H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…
3 Great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised; And his greatness is unsearchable.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and greatly H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- to be praised H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- and his greatness H1420 (גְּדוּלָה) — greatness; (concretely) mighty acts
- unsearchable H2714 (חֵקֶר) — examination, enumeration, deliberation
4 One generation shall laud thy works to another, And shall declare thy mighty acts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- One H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
- generation H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
- shall praise H7623 (שָׁבַח) — properly, to address in a loud tone, i.e. (specifically) loud; figuratively, to pacify (as if by words)
- thy works H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- to another, and shall declare H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- thy mighty acts H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
5 Of the glorious majesty of thine honor, And of thy wondrous works, will I meditate.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will speak H7878 (שִׂיחַ) — to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter
- of the glorious H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- honour H1926 (הָדָר) — magnificence, i.e. ornament or splendor
- of thy majesty H1935 (הוֹד) — grandeur (i.e. an imposing form and appearance)
- and of thy wondrous H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
- works H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
6 And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts; And I will declare thy greatness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- shall speak H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- of the might H5807 (עֱזוּז) — forcibleness
- of thy terrible acts H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- and I will declare H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- thy greatness H1420 (גְּדוּלָה) — greatness; (concretely) mighty acts
7 They shall utter the memory of thy great goodness, And shall sing of thy righteousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They shall abundantly utter H5042 (נָבַע) — to gush forth; figuratively, to utter (good or bad words); specifically, to emit (a foul odor)
- the memory H2143 (זֵכֶר) — a memento, abstractly recollection (rarely if ever); by implication, commemoration
- of thy great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- goodness H2898 (טוּב) — good (as a noun), in the widest sense, especially goodness (superlative concretely, the best), beauty, gladness, welfare
- and shall sing H7442 (רָנַן) — properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e. to shout (usually for joy)
- of thy righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
8 Jehovah is gracious, and merciful; Slow to anger, and of great lovingkindness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- gracious H2587 (חַנּוּן) — gracious
- and full of compassion H7349 (רַחוּם) — compassionate
- slow H750 (אָרֵךְ) — long
- to anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- and of great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
9 Jehovah is good to all; And his tender mercies are over all his works.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- to all: and his tender mercies H7356 (רַחַם) — compassion (in the plural); by extension, the womb (as cherishing the fetus); by implication, a maiden
- over all his works H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
10 All thy works shall give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah; And thy saints shall bless thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- All thy works H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- shall praise H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- thee, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and thy saints H2623 (חָסִיד) — properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint)
- shall bless H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, And talk of thy power;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They shall speak H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- of the glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- of thy kingdom H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- and talk H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- of thy power H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
12 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, And the glory of the majesty of his kingdom.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To make known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- to the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- his mighty acts H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
- and the glorious H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- majesty H1926 (הָדָר) — magnificence, i.e. ornament or splendor
- of his kingdom H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy kingdom H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- an everlasting H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- kingdom H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- and thy dominion H4475 (מֶמְשָׁלָה) — rule; also (concretely in plural) a realm or a ruler
- throughout all H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
- generations H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
14 Jehovah upholdeth all that fall, And raiseth up all those that are bowed down.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- upholdeth H5564 (סָמַךְ) — to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense)
- all that fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- and raiseth up H2210 (זָקַף) — to life, i.e. (figuratively) comfort
- bowed down H3721 (כָּפַף) — to curve
15 The eyes of all wait for thee; And thou givest them their food in due season.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of all wait H7663 (שָׂבַר) — to scrutinize; by implication (of watching) to expect (with hope and patience)
- upon thee; and thou givest H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them their meat H400 (אֹכֶל) — food
- in due season H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
16 Thou openest thy hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou openest H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and satisfiest H7646 (שָׂבַע) — to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
- the desire H7522 (רָצוֹן) — delight (especially as shown)
- of every living thing H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
17 Jehovah is righteous in all his ways, And gracious in all his works.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- in all his ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- and holy H2623 (חָסִיד) — properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint)
- in all his works H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
18 Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- nigh H7138 (קָרוֹב) — near (in place, kindred or time)
- unto all them that call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- upon him, to all that call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- upon him in truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him; He also will hear their cry and will save them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He will fulfil H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the desire H7522 (רָצוֹן) — delight (especially as shown)
- of them that fear H3373 (יָרֵא) — fearing; morally, reverent
- him: he also will hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- their cry H7775 (שַׁוְעָה) — a hallooing
- and will save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
20 Jehovah preserveth all them that love him; But all the wicked will he destroy.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- preserveth H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- all them that love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- him: but all the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- will he destroy H8045 (שָׁמַד) — to desolate
21 My mouth shall speak the praise of Jehovah; And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- shall speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- the praise H8416 (תְּהִלָּה) — laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and let all flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- bless H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- his holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…