Psalms 69:34
Psalms 69:34 in Multiple Translations
Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them.
Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein.
Let heaven and earth praise him, The seas, and everything that moveth therein.
Let the heavens and the earth give praise to him, the seas, and everything moving in them.
Praise him heaven and earth, the seas and everything that lives in them!
Let heauen and earth praise him: the seas and all that moueth in them.
The heavens and earth do praise Him, Seas, and every moving thing in them.
Let heaven and earth praise him; the seas, and everything that moves therein!
Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein.
I desire that everything will praise God— everything that is in heaven and on earth, and all the creatures that are in the seas.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 69:34
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Psalms 69:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
שֹׁמֵ֣עַ
אֶל
אֶבְיוֹנִ֣ים
יְהוָ֑ה
וְ/אֶת
אֲ֝סִירָ֗י/ו
לֹ֣א
בָזָֽה
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
שֹׁמֵ֣עַ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
אֶבְיוֹנִ֣ים
ʼebyôwn
H34
needy
Adj
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
אֲ֝סִירָ֗י/ו
ʼâçîyr
H615
prisoner
N-mp | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
בָזָֽה
bâzâh
H959
to despise
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 69:34
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
שֹׁמֵ֣עַ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אֶבְיוֹנִ֣ים
ʼebyôwn
H34
"needy"
Adj
This Hebrew word describes someone who is needy or poor, often oppressed and in need of help from God. It appears in the Bible to describe those who are vulnerable and in need of deliverance. In the KJV, it is translated as beggar, needy, or poor man.
Definition: 1) in want, needy, chiefly poor, needy person 2) subject to oppression and abuse 3) needing help, deliverance from trouble, especially as delivered by God 4) general reference to lowest class
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: beggar, needy, poor (man). See also: Exodus 23:6; Psalms 107:41; Psalms 9:19.
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.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | 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.
אֲ֝סִירָ֗י/ו
ʼâçîyr
H615
"prisoner"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a prisoner or captive, someone who is bound or restrained. It is used in the Bible to describe people who are held in captivity or slavery.
Definition: prisoner, captive, bondman
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: (those which are) bound, prisoner. See also: Genesis 39:20; Psalms 69:34; Psalms 68:7.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
בָזָֽה
bâzâh
H959
"to despise"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To despise or hold in contempt, as seen in Proverbs where it warns against despising wisdom. It can also mean to be despised or worthless, as in the case of a vile person.
Definition: 1) to despise, hold in contempt, disdain 1a) (Qal) to despise, regard with contempt 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be despised 1b2) to be despicable 1b3) to be vile, worthless 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to despise Also means: ba.zoh (בָּזֹה "to despise" H0960)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: despise, disdain, contemn(-ptible), [phrase] think to scorn, vile person. See also: Genesis 25:34; Psalms 102:18; Psalms 15:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 69:34
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 69:34 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:34
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:34
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:34
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:34
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:34
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:34
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:34
- Sermons on Psalms 69:34
Context — The Waters Are up to My Neck
32The humble will see and rejoice. You who seek God, let your hearts be revived!
33For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people.
34Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them.
35For God will save Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah, that they may dwell there and possess it. 36The descendants of His servants will inherit it, and those who love His name will settle in it.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 96:11 | Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it. |
| 2 | Isaiah 49:13 | Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones. |
| 3 | Psalms 150:6 | Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Hallelujah! |
| 4 | Isaiah 55:12 | You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. |
| 5 | Psalms 148:1–14 | Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places. Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts. Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars. Praise Him, O highest heavens, and you waters above the skies. Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He gave the command and they were created. He established them forever and ever; He issued a decree that will never pass away. Praise the LORD from the earth, all great sea creatures and ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and clouds, powerful wind fulfilling His word, mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all cattle, crawling creatures and flying birds, kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth, young men and maidens, old and young together. Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens. He has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel, a people near to Him. Hallelujah! |
| 6 | Psalms 98:7–8 | Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it. Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy |
| 7 | Isaiah 44:22–23 | I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud, and your sins like a mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you. Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel. |
| 8 | Revelation 7:11–13 | And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God, saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” Then one of the elders addressed me: “These in white robes,” he asked, “who are they, and where have they come from?” |
| 9 | Genesis 1:20 | And God said, “Let the waters teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth in the open expanse of the sky.” |
Psalms 69:34 Summary
[This verse is calling all of creation, including heaven and earth, to praise God because He is the one who made everything. Just like in Psalms 19:1, which says that the heavens declare the glory of God, all of creation is giving praise to God. We can join in this praise by worshiping God and living a life that honors Him, as seen in Psalms 100:4. By doing so, we reflect God's glory and character, as seen in Matthew 5:16, and bring joy to His heart.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Psalmist call for heaven and earth to praise God?
The Psalmist calls for heaven and earth to praise God because He is the Creator of all things, as seen in Psalms 19:1, and deserves worship from all of His creation. This is also reflected in Romans 11:36, which states that all things are from Him and through Him and to Him.
What does it mean for the seas and everything that moves in them to praise God?
This phrase is a metaphor for all of God's creation, including the natural world, giving praise to God. This is similar to Psalms 148:7-10, which calls for all creation, including the seas and creatures, to praise the Lord.
How can we, as believers, participate in the praise of God along with heaven and earth?
We can participate in the praise of God by offering our worship and thanks to Him, as seen in Psalms 100:4, and by living a life that reflects His glory and character, as seen in Matthew 5:16.
What is the significance of this verse in the context of the Psalm?
This verse is a call to worship and praise God in the midst of the Psalmist's expression of trust and hope in God's deliverance, as seen in Psalms 69:32-33. It emphasizes God's sovereignty and worthiness of praise, even in difficult circumstances.
Reflection Questions
- As you consider the vastness of God's creation, how does it inspire you to praise and worship Him?
- What are some ways you can express your praise to God today, whether through song, prayer, or service to others?
- How does the knowledge that all of creation is praising God encourage you in your own walk with Him?
- In what ways can you join with heaven and earth in praising God, and what does that look like in your daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:34
Let the heaven and earth praise him,.... As those, by a prosopopoeia, are often called upon to do, to express the greatness of the favour enjoyed, and to excite those that are possessed of it to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:34
Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and everything that moveth therein.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:34
The heaven and earth; either, 1. Angels and men. Or rather, 2. The heaven and earth themselves, as in the next branch, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein: all which by a usual figure he invites to praise God, as he doth elsewhere, because they all give men occasion to praise God.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:34
Psalms 69:34 Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein.Ver. 34. Let the heaven and earth praise him] As they do in their kind; and have good cause so to do for their restoration by Christ, Romans 8:21.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:34
Verse 34. Let the heaven and earth praise him] The psalmist has the fullest confidence that God will turn their captivity, and therefore calls upon all creatures to magnify him for his mercy.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:34
34. All creation is summoned to join in a chorus of praise to God for the redemption of Zion, for it is an event of universal significance. Cp. Isaiah 44:23.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:34
Let the heaven and earth praise him - All things; all above and all below. The seas - The waters - the oceans.
Sermons on Psalms 69:34
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Full of Song by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the profound joy that comes from the forgiveness of sin, which transforms sorrow into delight and fills creation with music. He illustrates how a renewed h |
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Rev. 1:7. the Great Advent by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the certainty and urgency of Christ's return as depicted in Revelation 1:7, reminding the Church and the world that Jesus will come as Judge and King. He re |
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Isaiah 49 by Robert F. Adcock | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the comforting and reassuring nature of God's love and care for his people. He highlights the fact that God is in control of everything and |
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Comfort Ye by Thomas Bradbury | Thomas Bradbury preaches on God's message of comfort to His people through the prophet Isaiah, emphasizing the rich covenant consolation available to believers amidst trials and tr |
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Accusing God of Child Neglect! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson addresses the misconception of accusing God of child neglect, emphasizing that God communicates with His children through probing questions that reveal our innermos |
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As-Sabur - the Patient by Paul Bramsen | Paul Bramsen preaches on the attribute of patience in both Islamic and Christian beliefs, emphasizing God's patience in waiting for humanity to repent and His compassion that preve |
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Comforted of God by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of showing mercy and kindness to others as a form of comfort, sharing a personal story of a church member who felt supported during a diff |