1 For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.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
- upon Neginah H5058 (נְגִינָה) — properly, instrumental music; by implication, a stringed instrument; by extension, a poem set to music; specifically, an epigram
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- Hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- my cry H7440 (רִנָּה) — properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e. shout (of joy or grief)
- O 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…
- attend H7181 (קָשַׁב) — to prick up the ears, i.e. hearken
- unto my prayer H8605 (תְּפִלָּה) — intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
2 From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- From the end H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- will I cry H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto thee, when my 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
- is overwhelmed H5848 (עָטַף) — to shroud, i.e. clothe (whether transitive or reflex.); hence (from the idea of darkness) to languish
- lead H5148 (נָחָה) — to guide; by implication, to transport (into exile, or as colonists)
- me to the rock H6697 (צוּר) — properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)
- is higher H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
3 For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For thou hast been a shelter H4268 (מַחֲסֶה) — a shelter (literally or figuratively)
- a strong H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
- tower H4026 (מִגְדָּל) — a tower (from its size or height); by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a (pyramidal) bed of flowers
- from 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 enemy H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
4 I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. [SelahCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will abide 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…
- in thy tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- 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…
- I will trust H2620 (חָסָה) — to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in
- in the covert H5643 (סֵתֶר) — a cover (in a good or a bad, a literal or a figurative sense)
- of thy 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
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For thou, O 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…
- hast heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- my vows H5088 (נֶדֶר) — a promise (to God); also (concretely) a thing promised
- thou hast given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the heritage H3425 (יְרֻשָּׁה) — something occupied; a conquest; also a patrimony
- of those that fear H3373 (יָרֵא) — fearing; morally, reverent
- thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s life; His years shall be as many generations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou wilt prolong H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- life 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…
- his years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- as many 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
7 He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He shall abide H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- O prepare H4487 (מָנָה) — properly, to weigh out; by implication, to allot or constitute officially; also to enumerate or enroll
- mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- and truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- may preserve H5341 (נָצַר) — to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, That I may daily perform my vows.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So will I 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…
- praise unto thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- for 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…
- that I may daily 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…
- perform H7999 (שָׁלַם) — to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in variou…
- my vows H5088 (נֶדֶר) — a promise (to God); also (concretely) a thing promised