1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the servant of Jehovah, who spake unto Jehovah the words of this song in the day that Jehovah delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: and he said, I love thee, O Jehovah, my strength.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To the chief Musician H5329 (נָצַח) — properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- the servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- who spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of this song H7892 (שִׁיר) — a song; abstractly, singing
- in the 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…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- delivered H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- him from the hand H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- of all his enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- and from the 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…
- of Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I will love H7355 (רָחַם) — to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate
- thee, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- my strength H2391 (חֵזֶק) — help
2 Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I will take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- my rock H5553 (סֶלַע) — a craggy rock, literally or figuratively (a fortress)
- and my fortress H4686 (מָצוּד) — a net, or (abstractly) capture; also a fastness
- and my deliverer H6403 (פָּלַט) — to slip out, i.e. escape; causatively, to deliver
- my God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- my strength H6697 (צוּר) — properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)
- in whom I will trust H2620 (חָסָה) — to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in
- my buckler H4043 (מָגֵן) — a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile
- and the horn H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- of my salvation H3468 (יֶשַׁע) — liberty, deliverance, prosperity
- my high tower H4869 (מִשְׂגָּב) — properly, a cliff (or other lofty or inaccessible place); abstractly, altitude; figuratively, a refuge; Misgab, a place in Moab
3 I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- upon Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- 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…
- so shall I be saved H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- from mine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
4 The cords of death compassed me, And the floods of ungodliness made me afraid.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The sorrows H2256 (חֶבֶל) — a rope (as twisted), especially a measuring line; by implication, a district or inheritance (as measured); or a noose (as of cords); figuratively, a company (as…
- of death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- compassed H661 (אָפַף) — to surround
- me, and the floods H5158 (נַחַל) — a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
- of ungodly men H1100 (בְּלִיַּעַל) — without profit, worthlessness; by extension, destruction, wickedness
- made me afraid H1204 (בָּעַת) — to fear
5 The cords of Sheol were round about me; The snares of death came upon me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The sorrows H2256 (חֶבֶל) — a rope (as twisted), especially a measuring line; by implication, a district or inheritance (as measured); or a noose (as of cords); figuratively, a company (as…
- of hell H7585 (שְׁאוֹל) — hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates
- compassed me about H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- the snares H4170 (מוֹקֵשׁ) — a noose (for catching animals) (literally or figuratively); by implication, a hook (for the nose)
- of death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- prevented H6923 (קָדַם) — to project (one self), i.e. precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet (usually for help)
6 In my distress I called upon Jehovah, And cried unto my God: He heard my voice out of his temple, And my cry before him came into his ears.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In my distress H6862 (צַר) — narrow; (as a noun) a tight place (usually figuratively, i.e. trouble); also a pebble (as in 6864); (transitive) an opponent (as crowding)
- I called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- upon Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and cried H7768 (שָׁוַע) — properly, to be free; but used only causatively and reflexively, to halloo (for help, i.e. freedom from some trouble)
- unto 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…
- he heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- my voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- out of his temple H1964 (הֵיכָל) — a large public building, such as a palace or temple
- and my cry H7775 (שַׁוְעָה) — a hallooing
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- into his ears H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
7 Then the earth shook and trembled; The foundations also of the mountains quaked And were shaken, because he was wroth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- shook H1607 (גָּעַשׁ) — to agitate violently
- and trembled H7493 (רָעַשׁ) — to undulate (as the earth, the sky, etc.; also a field of grain), particularly through fear; specifically, to spring (as a locust)
- the foundations H4146 (מוֹסָדָה) — a foundation
- also of the hills H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- moved H7264 (רָגַז) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
- and were shaken H1607 (גָּעַשׁ) — to agitate violently
- because he was wroth H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
8 There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, And fire out of his mouth devoured: Coals were kindled by it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- There went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- a smoke H6227 (עָשָׁן) — smoke, literally or figuratively (vapor, dust, anger)
- out of his nostrils H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- and fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- out of his 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…
- devoured H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- coals H1513 (גֶּחֶל) — an ember
- were kindled H1197 (בָּעַר) — to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by eating); to be (-come) brutish
9 He bowed the heavens also, and came down; And thick darkness was under his feet.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He bowed H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- the heavens H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- also, and came down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- and darkness H6205 (עֲרָפֶל) — gloom (as of a lowering sky)
- under his feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
10 And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly; Yea, he soared upon the wings of the wind.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he rode H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
- upon a cherub H3742 (כְּרוּב) — a cherub or imaginary figure
- and did fly H5774 (עוּף) — to fly; also (by implication of dimness) to faint (from the darkness of swooning)
- yea, he did fly H1675 (דָּאָה) — to dart, i.e. fly rapidly
- upon the wings H3671 (כָּנָף) — an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinnacle
- of the wind H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
11 He made darkness his hiding-place, his pavilion round about him, Darkness of waters, thick clouds of the skies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He made H7896 (שִׁית) — to place (in a very wide application)
- darkness H2822 (חֹשֶׁךְ) — the dark; hence (literally) darkness; figuratively, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness
- his secret place H5643 (סֵתֶר) — a cover (in a good or a bad, a literal or a figurative sense)
- his pavilion H5521 (סֻכָּה) — a hut or lair
- round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- dark H2824 (חֶשְׁכָה) — darkness
- waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- thick clouds H5645 (עָב) — properly, an envelope, i.e. darkness (or density, 2 Chronicles 4:17); specifically, a (scud) cloud; also a copse
- of the skies H7834 (שַׁחַק) — a powder (as beaten small); by analogy, a thin vapor; by extension, the firmament
12 At the brightness before him his thick clouds passed, Hailstones and coals of fire.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- At the brightness H5051 (נֹגַהּ) — brilliancy (literally or figuratively)
- before him his thick clouds H5645 (עָב) — properly, an envelope, i.e. darkness (or density, 2 Chronicles 4:17); specifically, a (scud) cloud; also a copse
- passed H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- hail H1259 (בָּרָד) — hail
- and coals H1513 (גֶּחֶל) — an ember
- of fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
13 Jehovah also thundered in the heavens, And the Most High uttered his voice, Hailstones and coals of fire.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- also thundered H7481 (רָעַם) — to tumble, i.e. be violently agitated; specifically, to crash (of thunder); figuratively, to irritate (with anger)
- in the heavens H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and the Highest H5945 (עֶלְיוֹן) — an elevation, i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as title, the Supreme
- gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- his voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- hail H1259 (בָּרָד) — hail
- and coals H1513 (גֶּחֶל) — an ember
- of fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
14 And he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; Yea, lightnings manifold, and discomfited them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yea, he sent out H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- his arrows H2671 (חֵץ) — properly, a piercer, i.e. an arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, (of God) thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear
- and scattered H6327 (פּוּץ) — to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
- them; and he shot out H7232 (רָבַב) — to shoot an arrow
- lightnings H1300 (בָּרָק) — lightning; by analogy, a gleam; concretely, a flashing sword
- and discomfited H2000 (הָמַם) — properly, to put in commotion; by implication, to disturb, drive, destroy
15 Then the channels of waters appeared, And the foundations of the world were laid bare, At thy rebuke, O Jehovah, At the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the channels H650 (אָפִיק) — properly, containing, i.e. a tube; also a bed or valley of a stream; also a strong thing or a hero
- of waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- were seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and the foundations H4146 (מוֹסָדָה) — a foundation
- of the world H8398 (תֵּבֵל) — the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia, Palestine
- were discovered H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- at thy rebuke H1606 (גְּעָרָה) — a chiding
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- at the blast H5397 (נְשָׁמָה) — a puff, i.e. wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect. or (concretely) an animal
- of the breath H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- of thy nostrils H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
16 He sent from on high, he took me; He drew me out of many waters.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- from above H4791 (מָרוֹם) — altitude, i.e. concretely (an elevated place), abstractly (elevation, figuratively (elation), or adverbially (aloft)
- he took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- me, he drew H4871 (מָשָׁה) — to pull out (literally or figuratively)
- me out of many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
17 He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from them that hated me; for they were too mighty for me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He delivered H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- me from my strong H5794 (עַז) — strong, vehement, harsh
- enemy H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- and from them which hated H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- me: for they were too strong H553 (אָמַץ) — to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
18 They came upon me in the day of my calamity; But Jehovah was my stay.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They prevented H6923 (קָדַם) — to project (one self), i.e. precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet (usually for help)
- me in the 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…
- of my calamity H343 (אֵיד) — oppression; by implication misfortune, ruin
- But Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- was my stay H4937 (מִשְׁעֵן) — a support (concretely), i.e. (figuratively) a protector or sustenance
19 He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He brought me forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- also into a large place H4800 (מֶרְחָב) — enlargement, either literally (an open space, usually in a good sense), or figuratively (liberty)
- he delivered H2502 (חָלַץ) — to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflex.) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen
- me, because he delighted H2654 (חָפֵץ) — properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire
20 Jehovah hath rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- rewarded H1580 (גָּמַל) — to treat a person (well or ill), i.e. benefit or requite; by implication (of toil), to ripen, i.e. (specifically) to wean
- me according to my righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- according to the cleanness H1252 (בֹּר) — purity
- of my hands 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…
- hath he recompensed H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
21 For I have kept the ways of Jehovah, And have not wickedly departed from my God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For I have kept H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- the ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and have not wickedly departed H7561 (רָשַׁע) — to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate
- from 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…
22 For all his ordinances were before me, And I put not away his statutes from me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For all his judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- before me, and I did not put away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- his statutes H2708 (חֻקָּה)
23 I was also perfect with him, And I kept myself from mine iniquity.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I was also upright H8549 (תָּמִים) — entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
- before him, and I kept H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- myself from mine iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
24 Therefore hath Jehovah recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore hath Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- recompensed H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- me according to my righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- according to the cleanness H1252 (בֹּר) — purity
- of my hands 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…
- in his eyesight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
25 With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful; With the perfect man thou wilt show thyself perfect;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- With the merciful H2623 (חָסִיד) — properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint)
- thou wilt shew thyself merciful H2616 (חָסַד) — properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only [compare 2603] in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also (by euphemistically [compare 1288], but rarely) to reprov…
- with an upright H8549 (תָּמִים) — entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
- man H1399 (גְּבַר) — a person
- thou wilt shew thyself upright H8552 (תָּמַם) — to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive
26 With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; And with the perverse thou wilt show thyself froward.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- With the pure H1305 (בָּרַר) — to clarify (i.e. brighten), examine, select
- thou wilt shew thyself pure H1305 (בָּרַר) — to clarify (i.e. brighten), examine, select
- and with the perverse H6141 (עִקֵּשׁ) — distorted; hence, false
- thou wilt shew thyself contrary H6617 (פָּתַל) — to twine, i.e. (literally) to struggle or (figuratively) be (morally) tortuous
27 For thou wilt save the afflicted people; But the haughty eyes thou wilt bring down.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For thou wilt save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- the afflicted H6041 (עָנִי) — depressed, in mind or circumstances
- people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- but wilt bring down H8213 (שָׁפֵל) — to depress or sink (especially figuratively, to humiliate, intransitive or transitive)
- high H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- looks H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
28 For thou wilt light my lamp: Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For thou wilt light H215 (אוֹר) — to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically)
- my candle H5216 (נִיר) — a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- 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…
- will enlighten H5050 (נָגַהּ) — to glitter; causatively, to illuminate
- my darkness H2822 (חֹשֶׁךְ) — the dark; hence (literally) darkness; figuratively, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness
29 For by thee I run upon a troop; And by my God do I leap over a wall.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For by thee I have run through H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- a troop H1416 (גְּדוּד) — a crowd (especially of soldiers)
- and by 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…
- have I leaped over H1801 (דָּלַג) — to spring
- a wall H7791 (שׁוּר) — a wall (as going about)
30 As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- his way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- perfect H8549 (תָּמִים) — entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
- the word H565 (אִמְרָה)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- is tried H6884 (צָרַף) — to fuse (metal), i.e. refine (literally or figuratively)
- a buckler H4043 (מָגֵן) — a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile
- to all those that trust H2620 (חָסָה) — to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in
31 For who is God, save Jehovah? And who is a rock, besides our God,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- God H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ) — a deity or the Deity
- save H1107 (בִּלְעֲדֵי) — except, without, besides
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- a rock H6697 (צוּר) — properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)
- save H2108 (זוּלָה) — probably scattering, i.e. removal; used adverbially, except
- our 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…
32 The God that girdeth me with strength, And maketh my way perfect?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- that girdeth H247 (אָזַר) — to belt
- me with strength H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- and maketh H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- my way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- perfect H8549 (תָּמִים) — entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
33 He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet: And setteth me upon my high places.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He maketh H7737 (שָׁוָה) — properly, to level, i.e. equalize; figuratively, to resemble; by implication, to adjust (i.e. counterbalance, be suitable, compose, place, yield, etc.)
- my feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- like hinds’ H355 (אַיָּלָה) — a doe or female deer
- and setteth H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- me upon my high places H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
34 He teacheth my hands to war; So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He teacheth H3925 (לָמַד) — properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
- my hands 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…
- to war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- so that a bow H7198 (קֶשֶׁת) — a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
- of steel H5154 (נְחוּשָׁה) — copper
- is broken H5181 (נָחַת) — to sink, i.e. descend; causatively, to press or lead down
- by mine arms H2220 (זְרוֹעַ) — the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force
35 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation; And thy right hand hath holden me up, And thy gentleness hath made me great.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast also given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- me the shield H4043 (מָגֵן) — a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile
- of thy salvation H3468 (יֶשַׁע) — liberty, deliverance, prosperity
- and thy right hand H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
- hath holden me up H5582 (סָעַד) — to support (mostly figurative)
- and thy gentleness H6037 (עַנְוָה) — mildness (royal); also (concretely) oppressed
- hath made me great H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
36 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, And my feet have not slipped.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast enlarged H7337 (רָחַב) — to broaden (intransitive or transitive, literal or figurative)
- my steps H6806 (צַעַד) — a pace or regular step
- under me, that my feet H7166 (קַרְסֹל) — an ankle (as a protuberance or joint)
- did not slip H4571 (מָעַד) — to waver
37 I will pursue mine enemies, and overtake them; Neither will I turn again till they are consumed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have pursued H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- mine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- and overtaken H5381 (נָשַׂג) — to reach (literally or figuratively)
- them: neither did I turn again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- till they were consumed H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
38 I will smite them through, so that they shall not be able to rise: They shall fall under my feet.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have wounded H4272 (מָחַץ) — to dash asunder; by implication, to crush, smash or violently plunge; figuratively, to subdue or destroy
- them that they were not able H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- to rise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- they are fallen H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- under my feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
39 For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For thou hast girded H247 (אָזַר) — to belt
- me with strength H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- unto the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- thou hast subdued H3766 (כָּרַע) — to bend the knee; by implication, to sink, to prostrate
- under me those that rose up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
40 Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast also given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- me the necks H6203 (עֹרֶף) — the nape or back of the neck (as declining); hence, the back generally (whether literal or figurative)
- of mine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- that I might destroy H6789 (צָמַת) — to extirpate (literally or figuratively)
- them that hate H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
41 They cried, but there was none to save; Even unto Jehovah, but he answered them not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They cried H7768 (שָׁוַע) — properly, to be free; but used only causatively and reflexively, to halloo (for help, i.e. freedom from some trouble)
- none to save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- but he answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
42 Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind; I did cast them out as the mire of the streets.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then did I beat H7833 (שָׁחַק) — to comminate (by trituration or attrition)
- them small as the dust H6083 (עָפָר) — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the wind H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- I did cast them out H7324 (רוּק) — to pour out (literally or figuratively), i.e. empty
- as the dirt H2916 (טִיט) — mud or clay; figuratively, calamity
- in the streets H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
43 Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; Thou hast made me the head of the nations: A people whom I have not known shall serve me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast delivered H6403 (פָּלַט) — to slip out, i.e. escape; causatively, to deliver
- me from the strivings H7379 (רִיב) — a contest (personal or legal)
- of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- thou hast made H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- me the head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- a people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- I have not known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- shall serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
44 As soon as they hear of me they shall obey me; The foreigners shall submit themselves unto me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- As soon as they hear H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- As soon as they hear H8088 (שֵׁמַע) — something heard, i.e. a sound, rumor, announcement; abstractly, audience
- of me, they shall obey H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- me: the strangers H5236 (נֵכָר) — foreign, or (concretely) a foreigner, or (abstractly) heathendom
- me: the strangers 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,…
- shall submit H3584 (כָּחַשׁ) — to be untrue, in word (to lie, feign, disown) or deed (to disappoint, fail, cringe)
45 The foreigners shall fade away, And shall come trembling out of their close places.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The strangers H5236 (נֵכָר) — foreign, or (concretely) a foreigner, or (abstractly) heathendom
- The strangers 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,…
- shall fade away H5034 (נָבֵל) — to wilt; generally, to fall away, fail, faint; figuratively, to be foolish or (morally) wicked; causatively, to despise, disgrace
- and be afraid H2727 (חָרַג) — properly, to leap suddenly, i.e. (by implication) to be dismayed
- out of their close places H4526 (מִסְגֶּרֶת) — something enclosing, i.e. a margin (of a region, of a panel); concretely, a stronghold
46 Jehovah liveth; and blessed be my rock; And exalted be the God of my salvation,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- liveth 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),…
- and blessed 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)
- my rock H6697 (צוּר) — properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)
- and let the 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…
- of my salvation H3468 (יֶשַׁע) — liberty, deliverance, prosperity
- be exalted H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
47 Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And subdueth peoples under me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- that avengeth H5360 (נְקָמָה) — avengement, whether the act or the passion
- that avengeth H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- me, and subdueth H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
48 He rescueth me from mine enemies; Yea, thou liftest me up above them that rise up against me; Thou deliverest me from the violent man.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He delivereth H6403 (פָּלַט) — to slip out, i.e. escape; causatively, to deliver
- me from mine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- yea, thou liftest me up H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- above those that rise up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- against me: thou hast delivered H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- me from the violent H2555 (חָמָס) — violence; by implication, wrong; by metonymy unjust gain
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
49 Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah, among the nations, And will sing praises unto thy name.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore will I give thanks 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)
- unto thee, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- among the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- and sing praises H2167 (זָמַר) — properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e. play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and musi…
- unto thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
50 Great deliverance giveth he to his king, And showeth lovingkindness to his anointed, To David and to his seed, for evermore.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Great H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- deliverance H3444 (יְשׁוּעָה) — something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
- giveth he to his king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and sheweth H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- to his anointed H4899 (מָשִׁיחַ) — anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah
- to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and to his seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- for H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
- evermore H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…