1 In thee, O Jehovah, do I take refuge: Let me never be put to shame.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In thee, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- do I put my trust H2620 (חָסָה) — to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in
- let me never H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- let me never H408 (אַל) — not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
- be put to confusion H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
2 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and rescue me: Bow down thine ear unto me, and save me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- me in thy righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- and cause me to escape H6403 (פָּלַט) — to slip out, i.e. escape; causatively, to deliver
- incline H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- thine ear H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- unto me, and save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
3 Be thou to me a rock of habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: Thou hast given commandment to save me; For thou art my rock and my fortress.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Be thou my strong H6697 (צוּר) — properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)
- habitation H4583 (מָעוֹן) — an abode, of God (the Tabernacle or the Temple), men (their home) or animals (their lair); hence, a retreat (asylum)
- whereunto I may continually H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
- resort H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- thou hast given commandment H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- to save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- 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
4 Rescue me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, Out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Deliver H6403 (פָּלַט) — to slip out, i.e. escape; causatively, to deliver
- me, O 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…
- out of 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 the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- out of 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 the unrighteous H5765 (עֲוַל) — to distort (morally)
- and cruel man H2556 (חָמֵץ) — to be pungent; i.e. in taste (sour, i.e. literally fermented, or figuratively, harsh), in color (dazzling)
5 For thou art my hope, O Lord Jehovah: Thou art my trust from my youth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- my hope H8615 (תִּקְוָה) — literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
- O Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- my trust H4009 (מִבְטָח) — properly, a refuge, i.e. (objective) security, or (subjective) assurance
- from my youth H5271 (נָעוּר) — (only in plural collective or emphatic form) youth, the state (juvenility) or the persons (young people)
6 By thee have I been holden up from the womb; Thou art he that took me out of my mother’s bowels: My praise shall be continually of thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- By thee have I been holden up H5564 (סָמַךְ) — to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense)
- from the womb H990 (בֶּטֶן) — the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything
- thou art he that took H1491 (גָּזָה) — to cut off, i.e. portion out
- me out of my mother’s H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- bowels H4578 (מֵעֶה) — used only in plural the intestines, or (collectively) the abdomen, figuratively, sympathy; by implication, a vest; by extension the stomach, the uterus (or of m…
- my praise H8416 (תְּהִלָּה) — laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
- continually H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
7 I am as a wonder unto many; But thou art my strong refuge.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I am as a wonder H4159 (מוֹפֵת) — a miracle; by implication, a token or omen
- unto many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- my strong H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
- refuge H4268 (מַחֲסֶה) — a shelter (literally or figuratively)
8 My mouth shall be filled with thy praise, And with thy honor all the day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let 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…
- be filled H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- thy praise H8416 (תְּהִלָּה) — laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
- thy honour H8597 (תִּפְאָרָה) — ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)
- all 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…
9 Cast me not off in the time of old age; Forsake me not when my strength faileth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Cast me not off H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- in the time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- of old age H2209 (זִקְנָה) — old age
- forsake H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- me not when my 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
- faileth H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
10 For mine enemies speak concerning me; And they that watch for my soul take counsel together,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For mine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- speak H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- against me; and they that lay wait H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- for my 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)
- take counsel H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
11 Saying, God hath forsaken him: Pursue and take him; for there is none to deliver.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- 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…
- hath forsaken H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- him: persecute H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- and take H8610 (תָּפַשׂ) — to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably
- none to deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
12 O God, be not far from me; O my God, make haste to help me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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…
- be not far H7368 (רָחַק) — to widen (in any direction), i.e. (intransitively) recede or (transitively) remove (literally or figuratively, of place or relation)
- from me: O 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…
- make haste H2439 (חִישׁ) — to hurry
- make haste H2363 (חוּשׁ) — to hurry; figuratively, to be eager with excitement or enjoyment
- for my help H5833 (עֶזְרָה) — aid
13 Let them be put to shame and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; Let them be covered with reproach and dishonor that seek my hurt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let them be confounded H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- consumed H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- that are adversaries H7853 (שָׂטַן) — to attack, (figuratively) accuse
- to my 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)
- let them be covered H5844 (עָטָה) — to wrap, i.e. cover, veil, clothe, or roll
- reproach H2781 (חֶרְפָּה) — contumely, disgrace, the pudenda
- and dishonour H3639 (כְּלִמָּה) — disgrace
- that seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- my hurt H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
14 But I will hope continually, And will praise thee yet more and more.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But I will hope H3176 (יָחַל) — to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope
- continually H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
- and will yet praise H8416 (תְּהִלָּה) — laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
- thee more H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- and more H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
15 My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, And of thy salvation all the day; For I know not the numbers thereof.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 shew forth 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 righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- thy salvation H8668 (תְּשׁוּעָה) — rescue (literal or figurative, persons, national or spiritual)
- all 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…
- for I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- not the numbers H5615 (סְפֹרָה) — a numeration
16 I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord Jehovah: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will go in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the strength H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
- of the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- I will make mention H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- of thy righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
17 O God, thou hast taught me from my youth; And hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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…
- thou hast taught H3925 (לָמַד) — properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
- me from my youth H5271 (נָעוּר) — (only in plural collective or emphatic form) youth, the state (juvenility) or the persons (young people)
- and hitherto have I declared 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 wondrous works H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
18 Yea, even when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not, Until I have declared thy strength unto the next generation, Thy might to every one that is to come.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now also when H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
- I am old H2209 (זִקְנָה) — old age
- and grayheaded H7872 (שֵׂיבָה) — old age
- 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…
- forsake H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- me not; until I have shewed 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 strength H2220 (זְרוֹעַ) — the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force
- generation H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
- thy power H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
- is to come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
19 Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high; Thou who hast done great things, O God, who is like unto thee?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- also, 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…
- very high H4791 (מָרוֹם) — altitude, i.e. concretely (an elevated place), abstractly (elevation, figuratively (elation), or adverbially (aloft)
- who hast done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- great things H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- 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…
20 Thou, who hast showed us many and sore troubles, Wilt quicken us again, And wilt bring us up again from the depths of the earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- which hast shewed H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- me great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- and sore H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- troubles H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
- shalt quicken H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- me 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…
- and shalt bring me up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- 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…
- from the depths H8415 (תְּהוֹם) — an abyss (as a surging mass of water), especially the deep (the main sea or the subterranean watersupply)
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
21 Increase thou my greatness, And turn again and comfort me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou shalt increase H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- my greatness H1420 (גְּדוּלָה) — greatness; (concretely) mighty acts
- and comfort H5162 (נָחַם) — properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to av…
- me on every side H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
22 I will also praise thee with the psaltery, Even thy truth, O my God: Unto thee will I sing praises with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will also 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 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)
- thee with the psaltery H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- thy truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- O 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…
- unto thee 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…
- with the harp H3658 (כִּנּוֹר) — a harp
- O thou Holy One H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
23 My lips shall shout for joy when I sing praises unto thee; And my soul, which thou hast redeemed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- shall greatly rejoice H7442 (רָנַן) — properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e. to shout (usually for joy)
- when 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…
- unto thee; and my 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)
- which thou hast redeemed H6299 (פָּדָה) — to sever, i.e. ransom; generally to release, preserve
24 My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long; For they are put to shame, for they are confounded, that seek my hurt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My tongue H3956 (לָשׁוֹן) — the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of…
- also shall talk H1897 (הָגָה) — to murmur (in pleasure or anger); by implication, to ponder
- of thy righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- all 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…
- long: for they are confounded H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- for they are brought unto shame H2659 (חָפֵר) — to blush; figuratively, to be ashamed, disappointed; causatively, to shame, reproach
- that seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- my hurt H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)