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Psalms 34:2
2I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
Psalms 34:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
- English Standard Version (ESV)My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad.
- New King James Version (NKJV)My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad.
- New Living Translation (NLT)I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart.
Context of Psalms 34:2
1I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 3Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. 4I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Read all of Psalms 34Psalms 34:2 word by word
בַּ֭יהוָה תִּתְהַלֵּ֣ל נַפְשִׁ֑י יִשְׁמְע֖וּ עֲנָוִ֣ים וְיִשְׂמָֽחוּ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 34:2
- Psalms 44:8In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever.
- Psalms 105:3Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
- Isaiah 45:25But all the descendants of Israel will find deliverance in the Lord and will make their boast in him.
- Jeremiah 9:24but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” declares the Lord.
- 1 Corinthians 1:31Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”
- 2 Corinthians 10:17But, “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”
- Psalms 22:22I will declare your name to my people; in the assembly I will praise you.
- Psalms 32:5Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin.
- Psalms 119:74May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.
- Psalms 142:7Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about me because of your goodness to me.
- 1 Timothy 1:15Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.
Commentaries on Psalms 34:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2My soul shall make her boast - Shall set itself to praise the Lord - shall consider this its chief work. The humble - ענוים anavim, the afflicted, such as David had been.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2My soul shall make her boast in the Lord - I myself will rejoice and exult in him. The word “boast” here refers to that on which a man would value himself; that which would be most prominent in his mind when he endeavored to call to remembrance what he could reflect on with most pleasure. The psalmist here says that when He did this, it would not be wealth or strength to which he would refer; it would not be his rank or position in society; it would not…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3The psalmist encourages those in need to join him in praise.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-221-4. Even in distress, which excites supplication, there is always matter for praising and thanking God (compare Ep 5:20; Php 4:6).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 34
- 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
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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