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Psalms 31:24

Psalms 31:24 in Multiple Translations

Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, All ye that hope in Jehovah.

Put away fear and let your heart be strong, all you whose hope is in the Lord.

Be strong and be confident, all you who put your hope in the Lord.

All ye that trust in the Lord, be strong, and he shall establish your heart.

Be strong, and He strengtheneth your heart, All ye who are waiting for Jehovah!

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in the LORD.

Be of good courage, and he will strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.

You who confidently expect Yahweh to do great things for you, be strong, be courageous!

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Psalms 31:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB אֶֽהֱב֥וּ אֶת יְהוָ֗ה כָּֽל חֲסִ֫ידָ֥י/ו אֱ֭מוּנִים נֹצֵ֣ר יְהוָ֑ה וּ/מְשַׁלֵּ֥ם עַל יֶ֝֗תֶר עֹשֵׂ֥ה גַאֲוָֽה
אֶֽהֱב֥וּ ʼâhab H157 to love V-Qal-Impv-2mp
אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
יְהוָ֗ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
כָּֽל kôl H3605 all N-ms
חֲסִ֫ידָ֥י/ו châçîyd H2623 pious Adj | Suff
אֱ֭מוּנִים ʼâman H539 be faithful Adj
נֹצֵ֣ר nâtsar H5341 to watch V-Qal
יְהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
וּ/מְשַׁלֵּ֥ם shâlam H7999 to complete Conj | V-Piel
עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep
יֶ֝֗תֶר yether H3499 remainder N-ms
עֹשֵׂ֥ה ʻâsâh H6213 to make V-Qal
גַאֲוָֽה gaʼăvâh H1346 pride N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 31:24

אֶֽהֱב֥וּ ʼâhab H157 "to love" V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To love means to have affection for someone or something, including family, romance, or God. It can also describe being a friend or having appetite for things like food or wisdom.
Definition: : lover 1) to love 1a) (Qal) 1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual 1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom 1a3) human love for or to God 1a4) act of being a friend 1a4a) lover (participle) 1a4b) friend (participle) 1a5) God's love toward man 1a5a) to individual men 1a5b) to people Israel 1a5c) to righteousness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) lovely (participle) 1b2) loveable (participle) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) friends 1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like Also means: a.hav (אָהֵב ": friend" H0157H)
Usage: Occurs in 195 OT verses. KJV: (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. See also: Genesis 22:2; Psalms 116:1; Psalms 4:3.
אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יְהוָ֗ה 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.
כָּֽל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
חֲסִ֫ידָ֥י/ו châçîyd H2623 "pious" Adj | Suff
A pious person is someone who is kind and faithful to God, like a saint. In the Bible, it describes people who are holy and merciful, such as in Psalms and Proverbs. This concept is important in the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) faithful, kind, godly, holy one, saint, pious 1a) kind 1b) pious, godly 1c) faithful ones (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: godly (man), good, holy (one), merciful, saint, (un-) godly. See also: Deuteronomy 33:8; Psalms 85:9; Psalms 4:4.
אֱ֭מוּנִים ʼâman H539 "be faithful" Adj
This Hebrew word means to be faithful or trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations. It can also mean to support or confirm something, and is used in passages like Psalm 37:3 to describe trusting in God. The concept of faithfulness is central to the book of Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to support, confirm, be faithful 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to support, confirm, be faithful, uphold, nourish 1a1a) foster-father (subst.) 1a1b) foster-mother, nurse 1a1c) pillars, supporters of the door 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be established, be faithful, be carried, make firm 1b1a) to be carried by a nurse 1b1b) made firm, sure, lasting 1b1c) confirmed, established, sure 1b1d) verified, confirmed 1b1e) reliable, faithful, trusty 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stand firm, to trust, to be certain, to believe in 1c1a) stand firm 1c1b) trust, believe Aramaic equivalent: a.man (אֲמַן "to trust" H0540)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: hence, assurance, believe, bring up, establish, [phrase] fail, be faithful (of long continuance, stedfast, sure, surely, trusty, verified), nurse, (-ing father), (put), trust, turn to the right. See also: Genesis 15:6; Job 24:22; Psalms 12:2.
נֹצֵ֣ר nâtsar H5341 "to watch" V-Qal
This word means to watch or guard something, like the Israelites watching over the Passover in Exodus 12:42 or God watching over his people in Psalm 121:4.
Definition: 1) to guard, watch, watch over, keep 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to watch, guard, keep 1a2) to preserve, guard from dangers 1a3) to keep, observe, guard with fidelity 1a4) to guard, keep secret 1a5) to be kept close, be blockaded 1a6) watchman (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: besieged, hidden thing, keep(-er, -ing), monument, observe, preserve(-r), subtil, watcher(-man). See also: Exodus 34:7; Proverbs 2:8; Psalms 12:8.
יְהוָ֑ה 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.
וּ/מְשַׁלֵּ֥ם shâlam H7999 "to complete" Conj | V-Piel
This verb means to be at peace or to make peace with someone. It is used in the Bible to describe a state of safety or friendship. In the KJV, it is translated as 'make amends' or 'be at peace'.
Definition: 1) to be complete, be sound 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be finished, be ended 1a2) to be sound, be uninjured 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, finish 1b2) to make safe 1b3) to make whole or good, restore, make compensation 1b4) to make good, pay 1b5) to requite, recompense, reward 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be performed 1c2) to be repaid, be requited 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to complete, perform 1d2) to make an end of Aramaic equivalent: she.lam (שְׁלֵם "be complete" H8000)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: make amends, (make an) end, finish, full, give again, make good, (re-) pay (again), (make) (to) (be at) peace(-able), that is perfect, perform, (make) prosper(-ous), recompense, render, requite, make restitution, restore, reward, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 44:4; Psalms 7:5; Psalms 22:26.
עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
יֶ֝֗תֶר yether H3499 "remainder" N-ms
A cord or rope, also meaning excess or remainder, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of leftovers or abundant resources.
Definition: 1) remainder, excess, rest, remnant, excellence 1a) remainder, remnant 1b) remainder, rest, other part 1c) excess 1d) abundantly (adv) 1e) abundance, affluence 1f) superiority, excellency
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] abundant, cord, exceeding, excellancy(-ent), what they leave, that hath left, plentifully, remnant, residue, rest, string, with. See also: Genesis 49:3; 2 Kings 15:26; Psalms 11:2.
עֹשֵׂ֥ה ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" V-Qal
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
גַאֲוָֽה gaʼăvâh H1346 "pride" N-fs
Pride or majesty, describing something or someone that is impressive or arrogant, like the pride of life in 1 John. It can also mean ornament or swelling, like the swelling of the sea in Psalms.
Definition: 1) pride, majesty, a rising up 1a) a rising up, swelling (of the sea) 1b) majesty (of Israel) 1c) pride, haughtiness
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: excellency, haughtiness, highness, pride, proudly, swelling. See also: Deuteronomy 33:26; Psalms 73:6; Psalms 10:2.

Study Notes — Psalms 31:24

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1 Psalms 27:14 Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
2 Psalms 146:5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
3 Colossians 1:11 being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
4 Isaiah 35:3–4 Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees! Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”
5 Hebrews 12:12–13 Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees. Make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.
6 Psalms 29:11 The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.
7 Psalms 138:3 On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.
8 James 5:10–11 Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
9 Luke 22:31–32 Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
10 Romans 15:12–13 And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.” Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Psalms 31:24 Summary

This verse is telling us to be strong and courageous because we can trust in God's love and power. It's like God is saying, 'Don't be afraid, I am with you and I will help you.' We can be strong and courageous when we trust in God, just like it says in Joshua 1:9, where God tells Joshua to be strong and courageous because He will be with him. We can also remember that God loves us and will take care of us, as promised in Matthew 28:20, where Jesus says that He will be with us always.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'hope in the LORD' in Psalms 31:24?

To hope in the LORD means to trust and have confidence in His power, love, and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 23:4 and Jeremiah 29:11, where God promises to guide and care for those who trust in Him.

Why does the verse say 'be strong and courageous'?

The verse encourages believers to be strong and courageous because they can trust in God's presence and power, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Isaiah 41:10, where God assures His people that He will be with them and give them strength.

How can I apply this verse to my life when I'm feeling weak or afraid?

You can apply this verse by remembering that God is your Rock and Refuge, as stated in Psalms 18:2, and that He will help you to be strong and courageous as you trust in Him and seek His guidance in prayer and through His Word.

Is this verse only for certain people, or is it for all believers?

This verse is for all believers who hope in the LORD, as it is a general encouragement to trust in God's power and love, and to be strong and courageous in the face of challenges, just as it is written in Philippians 4:13, where Paul says that he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and be strong and courageous?
  2. How can I demonstrate my hope in the LORD to those around me, and be a witness to His love and faithfulness?
  3. What are some promises from God's Word that I can hold onto when I'm feeling weak or afraid, and how can I apply them to my life?
  4. In what ways can I show love and appreciation for the LORD, as encouraged in Psalms 31:23, and how can I preserve my faith and trust in Him?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 31:24

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart,.... [See comments on Psalms 27:14]; by this instance of God's wonderful kindness to the psalmist, he would have the saints take heart, and be

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 31:24

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. Be of good courage ... hope in the Lord. The Hebrew, "hope" [ yaachal (H3176)], expresses intent waiting for Him (Psalms 33:20; Isaiah 42:4 cf.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 31:24

Be of good courage; or, be strong in the Lord, and by confidence in his promises, which will not fail you; as I have found by experience.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 31:24

Psalms 31:24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.Ver. 24. Be of good courage, &c.] Bear up, be stout, and steadfast in the faith under trials. See Psalms 27:14, with the note. Thus good courage cometh not but from the true love of God, Psalms 31:23.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 31:24

(24) Be of good courage.—Cf. Psalms 27:14.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 31:24

Verse 24. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart] In 1 Corinthians 16:13, St. Paul says, "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith; quit you like men; be strong:" Γρηγορειτε, στηκετεεντῃπιστει, ανδριζεσθε, κραταιουσθε. The latter words he seems to have borrowed from the Septuagint, who translate, "Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart," by Ανδριζεσθεκαικραταιουσθωἡκαρδιαὑμων "Act like men, and your hearts shall be strengthened." They that hope in God, and are endeavouring to walk carefully before him, may take courage at all times, and expect the fulness of the blessing of the Gospel of peace. ANALYSIS OF THE THIRTY-FIRST PSALM This Psalm is composed and mixed of divers affections; for David sometimes prays, sometimes gives thanks; now he complains, now he hopes; at one time fears, at another exults. This vicissitude of affection is six-fold, and it may very well divide the Psalm. I. With great confidence he prays to God; Psalms 31:1-6. II. He exults for mercy and help received; Psalms 31:7; Psalms 31:8. III. He grievously complains of the misery he was in; Psalms 31:9-14. IV. He prays again, upon the strength of God's goodness; Psalms 31:15-18. V. He admires, exults in, and proclaims God's goodness, Psalms 31:19-22. VI. He exhorts others to love God, and be courageous; Psalms 31:23-24. I. In the six first verses he prays to God, and shows his reasons: - 1. That he be never ashamed in his hope: "Let me never be ashamed." 2. That he be delivered, "speedily delivered." 3. That God would be "his rock, and a house of defence, to save him." 4. That God would lead and guide him: "Lead me, and guide me." 5. That God would "pull his feet out of the net which they had laid for him." The reasons on which he founds his prayer and expectations: - 1. His faith and confidence: "In thee, O Lord I put my trust." 2. The reason of his faith: "Thou art my ROCK and FORTRESS." 3. His deliverance would be to the honour of God: "For thy name's sake." 4. Thou art my strength; exert it in my behalf. 5. I rely upon thee: "Into thy hands I commit my spirit." 6. I expect thee to do for me as thou hast ever done: "Thou hast redeemed me." 7. I rely on thee alone, I seek no vain helps: "I have hated them that regard lying vanities; but I trust in the Lord." His petition and his reasons are in effect the same; his confidence in God to be his Deliverer, Fortress, Rock, Redeemer, c. II. He exults for mercy and help already received, and by the experience of that, doubts the less in this: "I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy." And his reason follows from his experience: 1. "For thou hast considered my trouble." 2. "Thou hast known my soul in adversity." 3. "Thou hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy." 4. But "hast set my feet in a large room." III.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 31:24

24. Be strong, and let your heart take courage (R.V.), as in Psalms 27:14. all ye that hope in the Lord] Or, wait for. The phrase links this Psalm to Psalms 33. See Psalms 31:18; Psalms 31:22. Comp. too Psalms 33:18 with Psalms 31:22.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 31:24

Be of good courage - See a similar exhortation at the close of a psalm, in Psalms 27:14. Compare the notes at that verse.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 31:24

23, 24. Love the Lord, all ye his saints— “After the psalmist had ended matters with God, he turns round to his brethren in the faith to set before them the lesson of the great drama which had been

Sermons on Psalms 31:24

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David Wilkerson The Path to Hope by David Wilkerson This sermon focuses on the path to hope as outlined in Romans 5, emphasizing the importance of being justified by faith and having peace with God. It highlights the role of tribula
William Booth Automobile Evangelism by William Booth This sermon reflects on the inspiring courage and determination of William Booth, a 75-year-old man who embraced innovative methods like using a motor car for campaigning in 1904,
Chuck Smith Isaiah 40:31 by Chuck Smith Chuck Smith emphasizes the theme of God's strength in Isaiah 40:31, addressing the reality of human weakness and the necessity of relying on God. He points out that everyone eventu
Flavius Josephus From the Death of Judas Maccabeus to the Death of Queen Alexandra by Flavius Josephus Flavius Josephus recounts the historical events from the death of Judas Maccabeus to the rise of Simon as the leader of the Jewish people. Jonathan, the high priest, is treacherous
D.L. Moody The Triumphs of Love by D.L. Moody D.L. Moody emphasizes the vital role of hope in the life of a believer, asserting that no one can effectively serve God without it. He reflects on the importance of the Holy Spirit
Samuel Rutherford X. to Lady Kenmure, on the Death of Her Husband by Samuel Rutherford Samuel Rutherford delivers a heartfelt sermon to a grieving widow, encouraging her to find comfort in God during the loss of her husband. He reminds her that God sees her sorrow an
Samuel Logan Brengle The Secret of Power by Samuel Logan Brengle Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes the critical importance of waiting on God as the key to spiritual strength and success. He observes that many backsliders fail because they do not t

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