Psalms 28:7

Psalms 28:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
• New International Version (NIV)The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.

Context of Psalms 28:7

5The Lord will tear them down and never build them up again, because they never consider what he has done or what his hands have made. 6Thank the Lord! He has heard my prayer for mercy! The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart trusted him, so I received help. My heart is triumphant; I give thanks to him with my song. 8The Lord is the strength of his people and a fortress for the victory of his Messiah. 9Save your people, and bless those who belong to you. Be their shepherd, and carry them forever.

Psalms 28:7 word by word

יְהוָ֤ה׀ עֻזִּ֥י וּמָגִנִּי֮ בּ֤וֹ בָטַ֥ח לִבִּ֗י וְֽנֶ֫עֱזָ֥רְתִּי וַיַּעֲלֹ֥ז לִבִּ֑י וּֽמִשִּׁירִ֥י אֲהוֹדֶֽנּוּ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• my strengthעֹז‛ôz ‛ôz · strengthH5797
• and my shieldמָגֵןmâgên meginnâh · shieldH4043
• my heartלֵבlêb · heartH3820
• trustedבָּטַחbâţach · to trustH982
• in him, and I am helpedעָזַר‛âzar · to helpH5826
• greatly rejoicethעָלַז‛âlaz · to exultH5937
• and with my songשִׁירshîyr shîyrâh · songH7892
• will I praiseיָדָהyâdâh · to give thanksH3034

Cross-references for Psalms 28:7

• Psalms 28:8The Lord is the strength of his people and a fortress for the victory of his Messiah.
• Psalms 18:1I love you, O Lord, my strength.
• Psalms 19:14May the words from my mouth and the thoughts from my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my defender.
• Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
• Isaiah 12:2Look! God is my Savior. I am confident and unafraid, because the Lord is my strength and my song. He is my Savior.”
• Isaiah 45:24It will be said of me, “Certainly, righteousness and strength are found in the Lord alone.” All who are angry with him will come to him and be ashamed.
• Ephesians 6:10Finally, receive your power from the Lord and from his mighty strength.
• Psalms 84:11The Lord God is a sun and shield. The Lord grants favor and honor. He does not hold back any blessing from those who live innocently.
• Psalms 91:4He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge. His truth is your shield and armor.
• Genesis 15:1Later the Lord spoke his word to Abram in a vision. He said, “Abram, don’t be afraid. I am your shield. Your reward will be very great.”
• Psalms 13:5But I trust your mercy. My heart finds joy in your salvation.
• Psalms 22:4Our ancestors trusted you. They trusted, and you rescued them.
• Psalms 56:3Even when I am afraid, I still trust you.
• Psalms 118:6The Lord is on my side. I am not afraid. What can mortals do to me?
• Psalms 16:9That is why my heart is glad and my soul rejoices. My body rests securely
• Psalms 21:1The king finds joy in your strength, O Lord. What great joy he has in your victory!

Commentaries on Psalms 28:7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7The Lord is my strength - I have the fullest persuasion that he hears, will answer, and will save me.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7The Lord is my strength - See the notes at Psalm 18:1. And my shield - See the notes at Psalm 3:3. Compare Psalm 33:20; Psalm 59:11; Psalm 84:9; Psalm 89:18; Genesis 15:1. My heart trusted in him - I trusted or confided in him. See Psalm 13:5. And I am helped - I have found the assistance which I desired. Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth - I greatly rejoice. I am happy. He had found the assurance of the divine favor which he desired, and his heart was…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-9Verses 6-9 Has God heard our supplications? Let us then bless his name. The Lord is my strength, to support me, and carry me on through all my services and sufferings. The heart that truly believes, shall in due time greatly rejoice: we are to expect joy and peace in believing. God shall have the praise of it: thus must we express our gratitude. The saints rejoice in others' comfort as well as their own: we have the less benefit from the light of the sun…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7my strength and my shield: The Lord protects the psalmist (see Psalm 59:9, 17).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. The repetition of "heart" denotes his sincerity.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 28:7

• Faith
• Joy
• Praise
• Testimony
• Thankfulness

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Commentaries on Psalms 28

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings