1 For the Chief Musician; set to Muth-labben. A Psalm of David. I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart; I will show forth all thy marvellous works.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 Muth–labben 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,…
- upon Muth–labben H4192 (מוּת) — 'To die for the son', probably the title of a popular song
- A Psalm H4210 (מִזְמוֹר) — properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- I will 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)
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- with my whole 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
- I will 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
- all thy marvellous works H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
2 I will be glad and exult in thee; I will sing praise to thy name, O thou Most High.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will be glad H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- and rejoice H5970 (עָלַץ) — to jump for joy, i.e. exult
- in thee: I will sing praise 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…
- to thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- O thou most High H5945 (עֶלְיוֹן) — an elevation, i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as title, the Supreme
3 When mine enemies turn back, They stumble and perish at thy presence.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When mine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- are 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…
- back H268 (אָחוֹר) — the hinder part; hence (adverb) behind, backward; also (as facing north) the West
- they shall fall H3782 (כָּשַׁל) — to totter or waver (through weakness of the legs, especially the ankle); by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall
- and perish H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- at thy presence 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…
4 For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; Thou sittest in the throne judging righteously.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For thou hast maintained H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- my right H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- and my cause H1779 (דִּין) — judgement (the suit, justice, sentence or tribunal); by implication also strife
- thou satest H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- judging H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
- right H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
5 Thou hast rebuked the nations, thou hast destroyed the wicked; Thou hast blotted out their name for ever and ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast rebuked H1605 (גָּעַר) — to chide
- the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- thou hast destroyed H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- thou hast put out H4229 (מָחָה) — properly, to stroke or rub; by implication, to erase; also to smooth (as if with oil), i.e. grease or make fat; also to touch, i.e. reach to
- their name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- 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 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…
6 The enemy are come to an end, they are desolate for ever; And the cities which thou hast overthrown, The very remembrance of them is perished.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O thou enemy H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- destructions H2723 (חׇרְבָּה) — properly, drought, i.e. (by implication) a desolation
- are come to a perpetual H5331 (נֶצַח) — properly, a goal, i.e. the bright object at a distance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objectively) confi…
- end H8552 (תָּמַם) — to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive
- and thou hast destroyed H5428 (נָתַשׁ) — to tear away
- cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- cities H6145 (עָר) — a foe (as watchful for mischief)
- their memorial H2143 (זֵכֶר) — a memento, abstractly recollection (rarely if ever); by implication, commemoration
- is perished H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- with them H1992 (הֵם) — they (only used when emphatic)
7 But Jehovah sitteth as king for ever: He hath prepared his throne for judgment;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- shall endure H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- 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…
- he hath prepared 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…
- his throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- for 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…
8 And he will judge the world in righteousness, He will minister judgment to the peoples in uprightness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he shall judge H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
- 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
- in righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- he shall minister judgment H1777 (דִּין) — to rule; by implication to judge (as umpire); also to strive (as at law)
- to the people H3816 (לְאֹם) — a community
- in uprightness H4339 (מֵישָׁר) — evenness, i.e. (figuratively) prosperity or concord; also straightness, i.e. (figuratively) rectitude (only in plural with singular sense; often adverbially)
9 Jehovah also will be a high tower for the oppressed, A high tower in times of trouble;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- also will be a refuge H4869 (מִשְׂגָּב) — properly, a cliff (or other lofty or inaccessible place); abstractly, altitude; figuratively, a refuge; Misgab, a place in Moab
- for the oppressed H1790 (דַּךְ) — crushed, i.e. (figuratively) injured
- a refuge H4869 (מִשְׂגָּב) — properly, a cliff (or other lofty or inaccessible place); abstractly, altitude; figuratively, a refuge; Misgab, a place in Moab
- in times H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- of trouble H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee; For thou, Jehovah, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they 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…
- thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- will put their trust H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- in thee: for thou, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hast not forsaken H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- them that seek H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
11 Sing praises to Jehovah, who dwelleth in Zion: Declare among the people his doings.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Sing praises H2167 (זָמַר) — properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e. play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and musi…
- to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- which dwelleth H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- declare 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…
- among 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
- his doings H5949 (עֲלִילָה) — an exploit (of God), or a performance (of man, often in a bad sense); by implication, an opportunity
12 For he that maketh inquisition for blood remembereth them; He forgetteth not the cry of the poor.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When he maketh inquisition H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- for blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- he remembereth H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- them: he forgetteth H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- not the cry H6818 (צַעֲקָה) — a shriek
- of the humble H6041 (עָנִי) — depressed, in mind or circumstances
- of the humble H6035 (עָנָו) — depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly)
13 Have mercy upon me, O Jehovah; Behold my affliction which I suffer of them that hate me, Thou that liftest me up from the gates of death;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Have mercy H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
- upon me, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- consider H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- my trouble H6040 (עֳנִי) — depression, i.e. misery
- of them that hate H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- me, thou that liftest me up H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- from the gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
14 That I may show forth all thy praise. In the gates of the daughter of Zion I will rejoice in thy salvation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That I may 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
- all thy praise H8416 (תְּהִלָּה) — laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
- in the gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- I will rejoice H1523 (גִּיל) — properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
- in thy salvation H3444 (יְשׁוּעָה) — something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
15 The nations are sunk down in the pit that they made: In the net which they hid is their own foot taken.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- are sunk down H2883 (טָבַע) — to sink
- in the pit H7845 (שַׁחַת) — a pit (especially as a trap); figuratively, destruction
- they made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- in the net H7568 (רֶשֶׁת) — a net (as catching animals)
- which H2098 (זוּ) — this or that
- they hid H2934 (טָמַן) — to hide (by covering over)
- is their own foot H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- taken H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
16 Jehovah hath made himself known, he hath executed judgment: The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. [Higgaion. SelahCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- is known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- the 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…
- he executeth H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- is snared H5367 (נָקַשׁ) — to entrap (with a noose), literally or figuratively
- in the work H6467 (פֹּעַל) — an act or work (concretely)
- of his own hands 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…
- Higgaion H1902 (הִגָּיוֹן) — a murmuring sound, i.e. a musical notation (probably similar to the modern affettuoso to indicate solemnity of movement); by implication, a machination
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
17 The wicked shall be turned back unto Sheol, Even all the nations that forget God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- shall be 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…
- into hell H7585 (שְׁאוֹל) — hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates
- all the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- that forget H7913 (שָׁכֵחַ) — oblivious
- 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…
18 For the needy shall not alway be forgotten, Nor the expectation of the poor perish for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the needy H34 (אֶבְיוֹן) — destitute
- shall not alway H5331 (נֶצַח) — properly, a goal, i.e. the bright object at a distance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objectively) confi…
- be forgotten H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- the expectation H8615 (תִּקְוָה) — literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
- of the poor H6035 (עָנָו) — depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly)
- of the poor H6041 (עָנִי) — depressed, in mind or circumstances
- perish H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- 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…
19 Arise, O Jehovah; let not man prevail: Let the nations be judged in thy sight.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- let not man H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- prevail H5810 (עָזַז) — to be stout (literally or figuratively)
- let the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- be judged H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
- in thy sight 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…
20 Put them in fear, O Jehovah: Let the nations know themselves to be but men. [SelahCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Put H7896 (שִׁית) — to place (in a very wide application)
- them in fear H4172 (מוֹרָא) — fear; by implication, a fearful thing or deed
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- may know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause