1 Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the lovingkindness of Jehovah for ever: With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Maschil H4905 (מַשְׂכִּיל) — instructive, i.e. a didactic poem
- of Ethan H387 (אֵיתָן) — Ethan, the name of four Israelites
- the Ezrahite H250 (אֶזְרָחִי) — an Ezrachite or descendant of Zerach
- I will sing H7891 (שִׁיר) — to sing
- of the mercies 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
- 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…
- with 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…
- will I make known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- thy faithfulness H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- 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
2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever; Thy faithfulness wilt thou establish in the very heavens.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For I have said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- shall be built up H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- 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…
- thy faithfulness H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- shalt thou establish H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- in the very 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)
3 I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have made H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- a covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- with my chosen H972 (בָּחִיר) — select
- I have sworn H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- unto David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- my servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
4 Thy seed will I establish for ever, And build up thy throne to all generations. [SelahCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- will I establish H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- for H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
- ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and build up H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- thy throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- 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
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Jehovah; Thy faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And 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)
- shall praise H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- thy wonders H6382 (פֶּלֶא) — a miracle
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy faithfulness H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- also in the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- of the saints H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
6 For who in the skies can be compared unto Jehovah? Who among the sons of the mighty is like unto Jehovah,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For who in the heaven H7834 (שַׁחַק) — a powder (as beaten small); by analogy, a thin vapor; by extension, the firmament
- can be compared H6186 (עָרַךְ) — to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- among 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 the mighty H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- can be likened H1819 (דָּמָה) — to compare; by implication, to resemble, liken, consider
7 A God very terrible in the council of the holy ones, And to be feared above all them that are round about 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)
- is greatly H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- to be feared H6206 (עָרַץ) — to awe or (intransitive) to dread; hence, to harass
- in the assembly H5475 (סוֹד) — a session, i.e. company of persons (in close deliberation); by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret
- of the saints H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
- and to be had in reverence H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
8 O Jehovah God of hosts, Who is a mighty one, like unto thee, O Jehovah? And thy faithfulness is round about thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- 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 Armies 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…
- a strong H2626 (חֲסִין) — properly, firm, i.e. (by implication) mighty
- Yah H3050 (יָהּ) — Jah, the sacred name
- like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
9 Thou rulest the pride of the sea: When the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou rulest H4910 (מָשַׁל) — to rule
- the raging H1348 (גֵּאוּת) — the same as 1346
- 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…
- when the waves H1530 (גַּל) — something rolled, i.e. a heap of stone or dung (plural ruins), by analogy, a spring of water (plural waves)
- thereof arise H7721 (שׂוֹא) — a rising
- thou stillest H7623 (שָׁבַח) — properly, to address in a loud tone, i.e. (specifically) loud; figuratively, to pacify (as if by words)
10 Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; Thou hast scattered thine enemies with the arm of thy strength.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast broken H1792 (דָּכָא) — to crumble; transitively, to bruise (literally or figuratively)
- Rahab H7294 (רַהַב) — Rahab (i.e. boaster), an epithet of Egypt
- in pieces H1792 (דָּכָא) — to crumble; transitively, to bruise (literally or figuratively)
- as one that is slain H2491 (חָלָל) — pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
- thou hast scattered H6340 (פָּזַר) — to scatter, whether in enmity or bounty
- thine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- with thy strong H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
- arm H2220 (זְרוֹעַ) — the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force
11 The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: The world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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)
- thine, the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- 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
- and the fulness H4393 (מְלֹא) — fulness (literally or figuratively)
- thereof, thou hast founded H3245 (יָסַד) — to set (literally or figuratively); intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e. settle, consult
12 The north and the south, thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon rejoice in thy name.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- and the south H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
- thou hast created H1254 (בָּרָא) — (absolutely) to create; (qualified) to cut down (a wood), select, feed (as formative processes)
- them: Tabor H8396 (תָּבוֹר) — Tabor, a mountain in Palestine, also a city adjacent
- and Hermon H2768 (חֶרְמוֹן) — Chermon, a mount of Palestine
- shall rejoice H7442 (רָנַן) — properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e. to shout (usually for joy)
- in thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
13 Thou hast a mighty arm; Strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast a mighty H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
- arm H2220 (זְרוֹעַ) — the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force
- strong H5810 (עָזַז) — to be stout (literally or figuratively)
- is thy 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…
- high H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- is 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
14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of thy throne: Lovingkindness and truth go before thy face.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity 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 foundation H4349 (מָכוֹן) — properly, a fixture, i.e. a basis; generally a place, especially as an abode
- of thy throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- 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
- shall go H6923 (קָדַם) — to project (one self), i.e. precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet (usually for help)
- before thy face 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…
15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: They walk, O Jehovah, in the light of thy countenance.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Blessed H835 (אֶשֶׁר) — happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!
- 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
- that know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- the joyful sound H8643 (תְּרוּעָה) — clamor, i.e. acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum
- they shall walk H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- in the light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
- of thy countenance 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…
16 In thy name do they rejoice all the day; And in thy righteousness are they exalted.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- shall they rejoice H1523 (גִּיל) — properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
- 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…
- and in thy righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- shall they be exalted H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
17 For thou art the glory of their strength; And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the glory H8597 (תִּפְאָרָה) — ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)
- of their strength H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
- and in thy favour H7522 (רָצוֹן) — delight (especially as shown)
- our 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…
- shall be exalted H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
18 For our shield belongeth unto Jehovah; And our king to the Holy One of Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our defence H4043 (מָגֵן) — a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile
- and the 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
- our king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
19 Then thou spakest in vision to thy saints, And saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then thou spakest H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- in vision H2377 (חָזוֹן) — a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle
- to thy holy one H2623 (חָסִיד) — properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint)
- and saidst H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I have laid H7737 (שָׁוָה) — properly, to level, i.e. equalize; figuratively, to resemble; by implication, to adjust (i.e. counterbalance, be suitable, compose, place, yield, etc.)
- help H5828 (עֵזֶר) — aid
- mighty H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- I have exalted H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- out 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
20 I have found David my servant; With my holy oil have I anointed him:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- my servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- with my holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- oil H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
- have I anointed H4886 (מָשַׁח) — to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
21 With whom my hand shall be established; Mine arm also shall strengthen him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- With whom my 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…
- shall be established H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- mine arm H2220 (זְרוֹעַ) — the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force
- also shall strengthen H553 (אָמַץ) — to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
22 The enemy shall not exact from him, Nor the son of wickedness afflict him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The enemy H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- shall not exact tribute H5378 (נָשָׁא) — to lend on interest; by implication, to dun for debt
- from him; nor the son 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 wickedness H5766 (עֶוֶל) — (moral) evil
- afflict H6031 (עָנָה) — to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
23 And I will beat down his adversaries before him, And smite them that hate him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will beat down H3807 (כָּתַת) — to bruise or violently strike
- his foes 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)
- before his face 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…
- and plague H5062 (נָגַף) — to push, gore, defeat, stub (the toe), inflict (a disease)
- them that hate H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
24 But my faithfulness and my lovingkindness shall be with him; And in my name shall his horn be exalted.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But my faithfulness H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- and my mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- with him: and in my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- shall his 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…
- be exalted H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
25 I will set his hand also on the sea, And his right hand on the rivers.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- his 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…
- also in 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…
- and his 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
- in the rivers H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
26 He shall cry unto me, Thou art my Father, My God, and the rock of my salvation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He shall cry H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- my father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- my God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- and 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)
- of my salvation H3444 (יְשׁוּעָה) — something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
27 I also will make him my first-born, The highest of the kings of the earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also I will make H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- firstborn H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
- higher H5945 (עֶלְיוֹן) — an elevation, i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as title, the Supreme
- than the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
28 My lovingkindness will I keep for him for evermore; And my covenant shall stand fast with him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- will I keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- for him for 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…
- and my covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- shall stand fast H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
29 His seed also will I make to endure for ever, And his throne as the days of heaven.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- His seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- also will I make H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- 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…
- and his throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- as the days 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 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)
30 If his children forsake my law, And walk not in mine ordinances;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If his children 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,…
- forsake H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- my law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- and walk H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- not in my 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…
31 If they break my statutes, And keep not my commandments;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If they break H2490 (חָלַל) — properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by a…
- my statutes H2708 (חֻקָּה)
- and keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- not my commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
32 Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, And their iniquity with stripes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then will I visit H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- their transgression H6588 (פֶּשַׁע) — a revolt (national, moral or religious)
- with the rod H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- and their iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- with stripes H5061 (נֶגַע) — a blow (figuratively, infliction); also (by implication) a spot (concretely, a leprous person or dress)
33 But my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, Nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Nevertheless my lovingkindness H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- will I not utterly take H6331 (פּוּר) — to crush
- from him, nor suffer my faithfulness H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- to fail H8266 (שָׁקַר) — to cheat, i.e. be untrue (usually in words)
34 My covenant will I not break, Nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- will I not break H2490 (חָלַל) — properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by a…
- nor alter H8138 (שָׁנָה) — to fold, i.e. duplicate (literally or figuratively); by implication, to transmute (transitive or intransitive)
- the thing that is gone out H4161 (מוֹצָא) — a going forth, i.e. (the act) an egress, or (the place) an exit; hence, a source or product; specifically, dawn, the rising of the sun (the East), exportation,…
- of my lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
35 Once have I sworn by my holiness: I will not lie unto David:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Once H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- have I sworn H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- by my holiness H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- that I will not lie H3576 (כָּזַב) — to lie (i.e. deceive), literally or figuratively
- unto David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
36 His seed shall endure for ever, And his throne as the sun before me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- His seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- shall endure for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and his throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- as the sun H8121 (שֶׁמֶשׁ) — the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
37 It shall be established for ever as the moon, And as the faithful witness in the sky. [SelahCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- It shall be established H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- 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…
- as the moon H3394 (יָרֵחַ) — the moon
- a faithful H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- witness H5707 (עֵד) — concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. prince
- in heaven H7834 (שַׁחַק) — a powder (as beaten small); by analogy, a thin vapor; by extension, the firmament
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
38 But thou hast cast off and rejected, Thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But thou hast cast off H2186 (זָנַח) — reject, forsake, fail
- and abhorred H3988 (מָאַס) — to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear
- thou hast been wroth H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- with thine anointed H4899 (מָשִׁיחַ) — anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah
39 Thou hast abhorred the covenant of thy servant: Thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast made void H5010 (נָאַר) — to reject
- the covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- of thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- thou hast profaned H2490 (חָלַל) — properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by a…
- his crown H5145 (נֶזֶר) — properly, something set apart, i.e. (abstractly) dedication (of a priet or Nazirite); hence (concretely) unshorn locks; also (by implication) a chaplet (especia…
- to the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
40 Thou hast broken down all his hedges; Thou hast brought his strongholds to ruin.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast broken down H6555 (פָּרַץ) — to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)
- all his hedges H1448 (גְּדֵרָה) — inclosure (especially for flocks)
- thou hast brought H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- his strong holds H4013 (מִבְצָר) — a fortification, castle, or fortified city; figuratively, a defender
- to ruin H4288 (מְחִתָּה) — properly, a dissolution; concretely, a ruin, or (abstractly) consternation
41 All that pass by the way rob him: He is become a reproach to his neighbors.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- All that pass by H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- spoil H8155 (שָׁסַס) — to plunder
- him: he is a reproach H2781 (חֶרְפָּה) — contumely, disgrace, the pudenda
- to his neighbours H7934 (שָׁכֵן) — a resident; by extension, a fellow-citizen
42 Thou hast exalted the right hand of his adversaries; Thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast set up H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- the 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
- of his adversaries 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)
- thou hast made all his enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- to rejoice H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
43 Yea, thou turnest back the edge of his sword, And hast not made him to stand in the battle.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast also turned 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…
- the edge H6697 (צוּר) — properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)
- of his sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- and hast not made him to stand H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- in the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
44 Thou hast made his brightness to cease, And cast his throne down to the ground.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast made his glory H2892 (טֹהַר) — literally brightness; ceremonially purification
- to cease H7673 (שָׁבַת) — to repose, i.e. desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
- and cast H4048 (מָגַר) — to yield up; intensively, to precipitate
- his throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- down H4048 (מָגַר) — to yield up; intensively, to precipitate
- to the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
45 The days of his youth hast thou shortened: Thou hast covered him with shame. [SelahCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The days 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 his youth H5934 (עָלוּם) — (only in plural as abstract) adolescence; figuratively, vigor
- hast thou shortened H7114 (קָצַר) — to dock off, i.e. curtail (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative); especially to harvest (grass or grain)
- thou hast covered H5844 (עָטָה) — to wrap, i.e. cover, veil, clothe, or roll
- him with shame H955 (בּוּשָׁה) — shame
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
46 How long, O Jehovah? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? How long shall thy wrath burn like fire?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- How long, Yah H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- wilt thou hide H5641 (סָתַר) — to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
- thyself for ever H5331 (נֶצַח) — properly, a goal, i.e. the bright object at a distance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objectively) confi…
- shall thy wrath H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
- burn H1197 (בָּעַר) — to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by eating); to be (-come) brutish
- like fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
47 Oh remember how short my time is: For what vanity hast thou created all the children of men!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- how short H2465 (חֶלֶד) — life (as a fleeting portion of time); hence, the world (as transient)
- my time is: wherefore hast thou made H1254 (בָּרָא) — (absolutely) to create; (qualified) to cut down (a wood), select, feed (as formative processes)
- all men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- all men 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,…
- in vain H7723 (שָׁוְא) — evil (as destructive), literally (ruin) or morally (especially guile); figuratively idolatry (as false, subjective), uselessness (as deceptive, objective; also…
48 What man is he that shall live and not see death, That shall deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? [SelahCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- What man H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
- liveth H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- and shall not see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- 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…
- his 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 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 grave H7585 (שְׁאוֹל) — hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
49 Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, Which thou swarest unto David in thy faithfulness?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- thy former H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- lovingkindnesses H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- thou swarest H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- unto David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- in thy truth H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
50 Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; How I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty peoples,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- the reproach H2781 (חֶרְפָּה) — contumely, disgrace, the pudenda
- of thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- I do bear H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- in my bosom H2436 (חֵיק) — the bosom (literally or figuratively)
- all the mighty H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
51 Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Jehovah, Wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherewith thine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- have reproached H2778 (חָרַף) — to pull off, i.e. (by implication) to expose (as by stripping); specifically, to betroth (as if a surrender); figuratively, to carp at, i.e. defame; to spend th…
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- wherewith they have reproached H2778 (חָרַף) — to pull off, i.e. (by implication) to expose (as by stripping); specifically, to betroth (as if a surrender); figuratively, to carp at, i.e. defame; to spend th…
- the footsteps H6119 (עָקֵב) — a heel (as protuberant); hence, a track; figuratively, the rear (of an army)
- of thine anointed H4899 (מָשִׁיחַ) — anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah
52 Blessed be Jehovah for evermore. Amen, and Amen.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- for 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…
- Amen H543 (אָמֵן) — sure; abstract, faithfulness; adverb, truly
- and Amen H543 (אָמֵן) — sure; abstract, faithfulness; adverb, truly