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

5For they do not understand the Lord’s actions, or the way he carries out justice. The Lord will permanently demolish them. 6The Lord deserves praise, for he has heard my plea for mercy! The Lord strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude. 8The Lord strengthens his people; he protects and delivers his chosen king. 9Deliver your people! Empower the nation that belongs to you! Care for them like a shepherd and carry them in your arms at all times!

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 strengthens his people; he protects and delivers his chosen king.
• Psalms 18:1He said: “I love you, Lord, my source of strength!
• Psalms 19:14May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.
• Psalms 46:1God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble.
• Isaiah 12:2Look, God is my deliverer! I will trust in him and not fear. For the Lord gives me strength and protects me; he has become my deliverer.”
• Isaiah 45:24they will say about me, “Yes, the Lord is a powerful deliverer.”’” All who are angry at him will cower before him.
• Ephesians 6:10Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power.
• Psalms 84:11For the Lord God is our sovereign protector. The Lord bestows favor and honor; he withholds no good thing from those who have integrity.
• Psalms 91:4He will shelter you with his wings; you will find safety under his wings. His faithfulness is like a shield or a protective wall.
• Genesis 15:1After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram! I am your shield and the one who will reward you in great abundance.”
• Psalms 13:5But I trust in your faithfulness. May I rejoice because of your deliverance!
• Psalms 22:4In you our ancestors trusted; they trusted in you and you rescued them.
• Psalms 56:3When I am afraid, I trust in you.
• Psalms 118:6The Lord is on my side, I am not afraid! What can people do to me?
• Psalms 16:9So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe.
• Psalms 21:1O Lord, the king rejoices in the strength you give; he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide.

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