Psalms 28:7
Psalms 28:7 in Multiple Translations
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.
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.
Jehovah is my strength and my shield; My heart hath trusted in him, and I am helped: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; And with my song will I praise him.
The Lord is my strength and my breastplate, my heart had faith in him and I am helped; for this cause my heart is full of rapture, and I will give him praise in my song.
The Lord is my strength and my shield. I trust in him and he helps me. I'm so happy, and I sing my thanks to him.
The Lord is my strength and my shielde: mine heart trusted in him, and I was helped: therfore mine heart shall reioyce, and with my song will I praise him.
Jehovah [is] my strength, and my shield, In Him my heart trusted, and I have been helped. And my heart exulteth, And with my song I thank Him.
The LORD is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.
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.
The voice of the Lord divideth the flame of fire:
Yahweh makes me strong and protects me like a shield [MET]; I trusted in him, and he helped me. I was glad, and from my inner being I praised him as I sang to him.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 28:7
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Psalms 28:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְהוָ֤ה
עֻזִּ֥/י
וּ/מָגִנִּ/י֮
בּ֤/וֹ
בָטַ֥ח
לִבִּ֗/י
וְֽ/נֶ֫עֱזָ֥רְתִּי
וַ/יַּעֲלֹ֥ז
לִבִּ֑/י
וּֽ/מִ/שִּׁירִ֥/י
אֲהוֹדֶֽ/נּוּ
יְהוָ֤ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
עֻזִּ֥/י
ʻôz
H5797
strength
N-ms | Suff
וּ/מָגִנִּ/י֮
mâgên
H4043
shield
Conj | N-cs | Suff
בּ֤/וֹ
Prep | Suff
בָטַ֥ח
bâṭach
H982
to trust
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לִבִּ֗/י
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms | Suff
וְֽ/נֶ֫עֱזָ֥רְתִּי
ʻâzar
H5826
to help
Conj | V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
וַ/יַּעֲלֹ֥ז
ʻâlaz
H5937
to exult
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לִבִּ֑/י
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms | Suff
וּֽ/מִ/שִּׁירִ֥/י
shîyr
H7892
song
Conj | Prep | N-cs | Suff
אֲהוֹדֶֽ/נּוּ
yâdâh
H3034
to give thanks
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 28:7
יְהוָ֤ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
עֻזִּ֥/י
ʻôz
H5797
"strength"
N-ms | Suff
Describes strength or might, including physical power, social status, or boldness, like the strength of God or a strong leader.
Definition: 1) might, strength 1a) material or physical 1b) personal or social or political
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong. See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 84:6; Psalms 8:3.
וּ/מָגִנִּ/י֮
mâgên
H4043
"shield"
Conj | N-cs | Suff
A shield in biblical times, this word also symbolizes protection, like God being a shield to those who trust in Him, as seen in Psalm 3:3. It can also refer to a ruler or leader who defends their people.
Definition: shield, buckler
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield. See also: Genesis 15:1; Psalms 33:20; Psalms 3:4.
בּ֤/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
בָטַ֥ח
bâṭach
H982
"to trust"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To trust means to have confidence or faith in something or someone, like the Israelites trusting in God to lead them through the desert, as seen in Psalm 23.
Definition: 1) to trust 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to trust, trust in 1a2) to have confidence, be confident 1a3) to be bold 1a4) to be secure 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to trust, make secure 2) (TWOT) to feel safe, be careless
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust. See also: Deuteronomy 28:52; Psalms 118:8; Psalms 4:6.
לִבִּ֗/י
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
וְֽ/נֶ֫עֱזָ֥רְתִּי
ʻâzar
H5826
"to help"
Conj | V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
To help or aid is the meaning of this Hebrew word, used to describe God's protection or assistance. It is used in the Psalms to express trust in God's help and in the book of Exodus to describe God's aid to the Israelites.
Definition: 1) to help, succour, support 1a) (Qal) to help 1b) (Niphal) to be helped 1c) (Hiphil) to help
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: help, succour. See also: Genesis 49:25; Job 26:2; Psalms 10:14.
וַ/יַּעֲלֹ֥ז
ʻâlaz
H5937
"to exult"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To exult means to jump for joy or rejoice triumphantly. It is used in the Bible to describe feelings of great happiness or celebration, like in Psalm 108:7 where it says God will exult over his people.
Definition: (Qal) to exult, rejoice, triumph
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: be joyful, rejoice, triumph. See also: 2 Samuel 1:20; Proverbs 23:16; Psalms 28:7.
לִבִּ֑/י
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
וּֽ/מִ/שִּׁירִ֥/י
shîyr
H7892
"song"
Conj | Prep | N-cs | Suff
This word refers to a song or singing, and it is used in the Bible to describe musical expressions of praise and worship, like the songs of David in the book of Psalms. It can also be used to describe a specific song or ode.
Definition: 1) song 1a) lyric song 1b) religious song 1c) song of Levitical choirs Also means: shi.rah (שִׁירָה "song" H7892B)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: musical(-ick), [idiom] sing(-er, -ing), song. See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 76:1; Psalms 18:1.
אֲהוֹדֶֽ/נּוּ
yâdâh
H3034
"to give thanks"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs | Suff
To give thanks or praise, originally meaning to throw or cast, like shooting an arrow. In the Bible, it's used to describe worship or confession with extended hands. It appears in Psalms and other books, like 1 Chronicles.
Definition: 1) to throw, shoot, cast 1a) (Qal) to shoot (arrows) 1b) (Piel) to cast, cast down, throw down 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give thanks, laud, praise 1c2) to confess, confess (the name of God) 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to confess (sin) 1d2) to give thanks Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדָא "to praise" H3029)
Usage: Occurs in 111 OT verses. KJV: cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving). See also: Genesis 29:35; Psalms 57:10; Psalms 6:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 28:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 28:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 28:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 28:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 28:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 28:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 28:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 28:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 28:7
- Sermons on Psalms 28:7
Context — The LORD Is My Strength
5Since they show no regard for the works of the LORD or what His hands have done, He will tear them down and never rebuild them.
6Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy.
7The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.
8The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed. 9Save Your people and bless Your inheritance; shepherd them and carry them forever.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 30:11–12 | You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever. |
| 2 | Psalms 56:3–4 | When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? |
| 3 | Isaiah 61:10 | I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. |
| 4 | Ephesians 6:10 | Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. |
| 5 | Psalms 40:3 | He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD. |
| 6 | Psalms 13:5 | But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation. |
| 7 | Psalms 28:8 | The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed. |
| 8 | Isaiah 12:2 | Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” |
| 9 | Psalms 118:6–9 | The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. |
| 10 | Psalms 84:11 | For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. |
Psalms 28:7 Summary
[The Lord is our strength and shield, which means He gives us power and protects us from harm, as seen in Psalms 28:7, and this is similar to what is described in Deuteronomy 33:29, where God is our shield and helper. When we trust in Him, we can experience His help and deliverance. This trust in God leads to rejoicing and giving thanks to Him with our song, as a way of expressing our gratitude for His presence and power in our lives, similar to what is described in Psalms 95:1-2, where we come before Him with thanksgiving and sing to Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to say the Lord is our strength and shield?
To say the Lord is our strength and shield means He is our source of power and protection, as seen in Psalms 28:7, and is similar to what is described in Psalms 119:114 where God is our hiding place and shield.
How can I trust in God like the psalmist does in this verse?
Trusting in God involves having faith in His character and promises, as described in Hebrews 11:6, and being obedient to His will, as seen in John 14:15, which can lead to a deeper relationship with Him.
What is the relationship between trusting in God and being helped?
When we trust in God, we can experience His help and deliverance, as seen in Psalms 28:7, similar to what is described in Isaiah 41:10 where God promises to strengthen and help us.
How does giving thanks to God with our song relate to trusting in Him?
Giving thanks to God with our song is a natural response to trusting in Him, as seen in Psalms 28:7, and is similar to what is described in Psalms 100:4, where we enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the concept of God being my strength and shield in my daily life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God, like the psalmist in this verse?
- What are some things that I can give thanks to God for, and how can I express my gratitude to Him through song or other forms of worship?
- In what ways have I experienced God's help and deliverance in my life, and how can I use those experiences to trust in Him more?
- How can I use my voice and song to give thanks to God and bring joy to those around me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 28:7
The Lord [is] my strength,.... That is, the author both of natural and spiritual strength; that gave him strength of body, and fortitude of mind, to bear up under all the exercises he was tried with;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 28:7
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. My heart trusted in him, and I am helped.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 28:7
Psalms 28:7 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.Ver. 7. The Lord is my strength and my shield] So that I am furnished and harnessed within and without. See Psalms 18:2. My heart trusted in him, and I am helped] Faith substantiateth things not yet seen, Hebrews 11:1, it altereth the tenses, saith one, and putteth the future into the present tense, as here. My heart greatly rejoiceth, &c.] Inwardly I am glad, warmed at heart; and outwardly cheerful, even unto singing. And what will David sing? See his ditty in the next words.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 28:7
(7) Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth.—Better, danceth for joy, as in the Prayer Book. Another possible translation is, “And when I have been helped my heart will dance for joy.” With my song.—Literally, from my song, but the reading is doubtful. The LXX. have “my flesh has flourished,” which is probably correct.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 28:7
Verse 7. The Lord is my strength] I have the fullest persuasion that he hears, will answer, and will save me.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 28:7
7. my strength] Cp. Exodus 15:2. my shield] See note on Psalms 3:3. trusted] Better as R.V., hath trusted. greatly rejoiceth] Exulteth. Cp. Psalms 5:11; 1 Samuel 2:1.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 28:7
The Lord is my strength - See the notes at Psalms 18:1. And my shield - See the notes at Psalms 3:3. Compare Psalms 33:20; Psalms 59:11; Psalms 84:9; Psalms 89:18; Genesis 15:1.
Sermons on Psalms 28:7
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Experiencing Jesus by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of receiving a text message from his son with a Bible verse that he had been contemplating preaching on. He emphasizes the |
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Setting Fire to Satan's Harvest - Part 2 by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the need to identify and address the negative influences and complaints that hinder our relationship with God, urging believers to set fire to the harvest of |
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Inside and Out by Jack Hyles | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of trusting in God and serving Him. He shares his own experience of initially struggling with preaching and studying the Bibl |
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His Bow Abode in Strength by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that the true strength given by God to His faithful, like Joseph, is not mere bravado but a genuine, divine empowerment. This strength enables believers to |
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To All Such as Complain They Want Power by Isaac Penington | Isaac Penington preaches about the necessity of yielding subjection to God's power that works in us, emphasizing that God requires repentance, faith, and obedience from us for salv |
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Worship in Psalms and Hymns by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the importance of Biblical worship, emphasizing the need for music to be melodious, wholehearted, and Scriptural, focusing on praising God with thanksgivi |
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Keep Hoping by David Brainerd | David Brainerd reflects on the faith, zeal, and power of Elijah the prophet, longing for a deeper faith and a 'double portion of that spirit' to rest on him. He experiences a reviv |