1 Rejoice in Jehovah, O ye righteous: Praise is comely for the upright.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Rejoice H7442 (רָנַן) — properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e. to shout (usually for joy)
- in Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- O ye righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- praise H8416 (תְּהִלָּה) — laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
- is comely H5000 (נָאוֶה) — suitable, or beautiful
- for the upright H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
2 Give thanks unto Jehovah with the harp: Sing praises unto him with the psaltery of ten strings.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- with harp H3658 (כִּנּוֹר) — a harp
- sing 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 him with the psaltery H5035 (נֶבֶל) — a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); hence, a vase (as similar in shape when full); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)
- an instrument of ten strings H6218 (עָשׂוֹר) — ten; by abbreviated form ten strings, and so a decachord
3 Sing unto him a new song; Play skilfully with a loud noise.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Sing H7891 (שִׁיר) — to sing
- unto him a new H2319 (חָדָשׁ) — new
- song H7892 (שִׁיר) — a song; abstractly, singing
- play H5059 (נָגַן) — properly, to thrum, i.e. beat a tune with the fingers; expectation. to play on a stringed instrument; hence (generally), to make music
- skilfully H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- with a loud noise H8643 (תְּרוּעָה) — clamor, i.e. acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum
4 For the word of Jehovah is right; And all his work is done in faithfulness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- right H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- and 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
- in truth H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
5 He loveth righteousness and justice: The earth is full of the lovingkindness of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He loveth H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- and judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- is full H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- of the goodness H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
6 By the word of Jehovah were the heavens made, And all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- By the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- were 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)
- made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- and all the host H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- of them by 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 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…
7 He gathereth the waters of the sea together as a heap: He layeth up the deeps in store-houses.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He gathereth H3664 (כָּנַס) — to collect; hence, to enfold
- the waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- of the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- together as an heap H5067 (נֵד) — a mound, i.e. wave
- he layeth up H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the depth H8415 (תְּהוֹם) — an abyss (as a surging mass of water), especially the deep (the main sea or the subterranean watersupply)
- in storehouses H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
8 Let all the earth fear Jehovah: Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let all the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- let all the inhabitants H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- 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
- stand in awe H1481 (גּוּר) — properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gat…
9 For he spake, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For he spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- he commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- and it stood fast H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
10 Jehovah bringeth the counsel of the nations to nought; He maketh the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- bringeth H6331 (פּוּר) — to crush
- the counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- of the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- to nought H6331 (פּוּר) — to crush
- he maketh H5106 (נוּא) — to refuse, forbid, dissuade, or neutralize
- the devices H4284 (מַחֲשָׁבָה) — a contrivance, i.e. (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
- 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
- of none effect H5106 (נוּא) — to refuse, forbid, dissuade, or neutralize
11 The counsel of Jehovah standeth fast for ever, The thoughts of his heart to all generations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- standeth H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- 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…
- the thoughts H4284 (מַחֲשָׁבָה) — a contrivance, i.e. (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
- of his heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- to 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
12 Blessed is the nation whose God is Jehovah, The people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Blessed H835 (אֶשֶׁר) — happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!
- the nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- whose 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…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- 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
- he hath chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- for his own inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
13 Jehovah looketh from heaven; He beholdeth all the sons of men;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- looketh H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- from heaven 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)
- he beholdeth H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- all 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.)
14 From the place of his habitation he looketh forth Upon all the inhabitants of the earth,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- From the place H4349 (מָכוֹן) — properly, a fixture, i.e. a basis; generally a place, especially as an abode
- of his habitation H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- he looketh H7688 (שָׁגַח) — to peep, i.e. glance sharply at
- upon all the inhabitants H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
15 He that fashioneth the hearts of them all, That considereth all their works.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He fashioneth H3335 (יָצַר) — to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution)
- their hearts H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- alike H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
- he considereth H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- all their works H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
16 There is no king saved by the multitude of a host: A mighty man is not delivered by great strength.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- There is no king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- saved H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- by the multitude H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- of an army H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- a mighty man H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- is not delivered H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- by much H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- strength H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
17 A horse is a vain thing for safety; Neither doth he deliver any by his great power.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- An horse H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- a vain thing H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- for safety H8668 (תְּשׁוּעָה) — rescue (literal or figurative, persons, national or spiritual)
- neither shall he deliver H4422 (מָלַט) — properly, to be smooth, i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit spa…
- by his great H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- strength H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
18 Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him, Upon them that hope in his lovingkindness;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, the eye H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- upon them that fear H3373 (יָרֵא) — fearing; morally, reverent
- him, upon them that hope H3176 (יָחַל) — to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope
- in his mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
19 To deliver their soul from death, And to keep them alive in famine.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- their soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- from death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- and to keep them alive H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- in famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
20 Our soul hath waited for Jehovah: He is our help and our shield.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Our soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- waiteth H2442 (חָכָה) — properly, to adhere to; hence, to await
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our help H5828 (עֵזֶר) — aid
- and our shield H4043 (מָגֵן) — a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile
21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, Because we have trusted in his holy name.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For our heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- shall rejoice H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- in him, because we have trusted H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- in 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
22 Let thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, be upon us, According as we have hoped in thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let thy mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- be upon us, according as we hope H3176 (יָחַל) — to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope