Psalms 71:21
Psalms 71:21 in Multiple Translations
You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.
Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.
Increase thou my greatness, And turn again and comfort me.
You will make me greater than before, and give me comfort on every side.
You will give me even greater prestige, and you will make me happy again.
Thou wilt increase mine honour, and returne and comfort me.
Thou dost increase my greatness, And Thou surroundest — Thou comfortest me,
Increase my honor and comfort me again.
Thou wilt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.
You will cause me to be greatly honored and you will encourage/comfort me again.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 71:21
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Psalms 71:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תֶּ֤רֶב
גְּֽדֻלָּתִ֗/י
וְ/תִסֹּ֥ב
תְּֽנַחֲמֵֽ/נִי
תֶּ֤רֶב
râbâh
H7235
to multiply
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
גְּֽדֻלָּתִ֗/י
gᵉdûwlâh
H1420
greatness
N-fs | Suff
וְ/תִסֹּ֥ב
çâbab
H5437
to turn
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
תְּֽנַחֲמֵֽ/נִי
nâcham
H5162
to be sorry
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 71:21
תֶּ֤רֶב
râbâh
H7235
"to multiply"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
This word means to increase or grow, like a plant shooting up. It is used in the Bible to describe something getting bigger or more abundant. The KJV translates it as abundance or bring up.
Definition: 1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) 1a2) to be or grow great 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make much, make many, have many 1c1a) to multiply, increase 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for H7232 (רָבַב)), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Psalms 16:4.
גְּֽדֻלָּתִ֗/י
gᵉdûwlâh
H1420
"greatness"
N-fs | Suff
This noun refers to greatness, whether of a person or God. It describes mighty acts and dignity, emphasizing the importance and majesty of the subject.
Definition: 1) greatness 1a) of man 1b) of God's greatness (as an attribute)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: dignity, great things(-ness), majesty. See also: 2 Samuel 7:21; Esther 1:4; Psalms 71:21.
וְ/תִסֹּ֥ב
çâbab
H5437
"to turn"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
To turn or surround is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can be used literally or figuratively. It appears in the Bible to describe changing direction or surrounding something.
Definition: : turn/bring_around 1) to turn, turn about or around or aside or back or towards, go about or around, surround, encircle, change direction 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn, turn about, be brought round, change 1a2) to march or walk around, go partly around, circle about, skirt, make a round, make a circuit, go about to, surround, encompass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to turn oneself, close round, turn round 1b2) to be turned over to 1c) (Piel) to turn about, change, transform 1d) (Poel) 1d1) to encompass, surround 1d2) to come about, assemble round 1d3) to march, go about 1d4) to enclose, envelop 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to turn, cause to turn, turn back, reverse, bring over, turn into, bring round 1e2) to cause to go around, surround, encompass 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be turned 1f2) to be surrounded
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: bring, cast, fetch, lead, make, walk, [idiom] whirl, [idiom] round about, be about on every side, apply, avoid, beset (about), besiege, bring again, carry (about), change, cause to come about, [idiom] circuit, (fetch a) compass (about, round), drive, environ, [idiom] on every side, beset (close, come, compass, go, stand) round about, inclose, remove, return, set, sit down, turn (self) (about, aside, away, back). See also: Genesis 2:11; 1 Chronicles 16:43; Psalms 7:8.
תְּֽנַחֲמֵֽ/נִי
nâcham
H5162
"to be sorry"
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms | Suff
To comfort means showing pity or sympathy, as seen in God's actions throughout the Bible, such as in Isaiah 40. The word can also imply regret or remorse, like in the story of Jonah, who was sorry for his actions. It involves easing someone's pain or discomfort.
Definition: : comfort 1) to be sorry, console oneself, repent, regret, comfort, be comforted 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be sorry, be moved to pity, have compassion 1a2) to be sorry, rue, suffer grief, repent 1a3) to comfort oneself, be comforted 1a4) to comfort oneself, ease oneself 1b) (Piel) to comfort, console 1c) (Pual) to be comforted, be consoled 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to be sorry, have compassion 1d2) to rue, repent of 1d3) to comfort oneself, be comforted 1d4) to ease oneself Also means: na.cham (נָחַם ": relent" H5162H)
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: comfort (self), ease (one's self), repent(-er,-ing, self). See also: Genesis 5:29; Isaiah 12:1; Psalms 23:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 71:21
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 71:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 71:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 71:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 71:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 71:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 71:21
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 71:21
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 71:21
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 71:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 71:21
- Sermons on Psalms 71:21
Context — Be My Rock of Refuge
19Your righteousness reaches to the heavens, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You?
20Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up.
21You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.
22So I will praise You with the harp for Your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praise to You with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel. 23When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 12:1 | In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 3:1 | Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. |
| 3 | 2 Corinthians 2:14 | But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. |
| 4 | Isaiah 49:6 | He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” |
| 5 | Psalms 32:10 | Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD. |
| 6 | Psalms 18:35 | You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me. |
| 7 | 2 Corinthians 1:4–5 | who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. |
| 8 | Psalms 86:17 | Show me a sign of Your goodness, that my enemies may see and be ashamed; for You, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me. |
| 9 | Psalms 23:4 | Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. |
| 10 | 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. |
Psalms 71:21 Summary
[This verse means that God will make us more honorable and comfortable in His presence, not because of what we have done, but because of His great love for us. He wants to give us a good reputation and make us feel safe and happy, as we see in Psalms 138:8. We can trust God to do this for us, even when things seem tough, because He is always faithful and good, as we read in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have my honor increased by God?
Having our honor increased by God means that He will lift us up and give us a good reputation, not based on our own merits, but because of His great love and faithfulness towards us, as seen in Psalms 138:8 and Jeremiah 29:11
How can I be comforted by God in difficult times?
We can be comforted by God in difficult times by trusting in His sovereignty and goodness, and by remembering His past faithfulness to us, as David did in Psalms 71:21, and as the apostle Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Does God promise to increase my wealth or status when He increases my honor?
No, God's promise to increase our honor is not necessarily a promise of increased wealth or status, but rather a promise to lift us up and give us a good reputation in His eyes, as seen in Proverbs 22:1 and Luke 12:15
How can I praise God for His faithfulness like the psalmist does in the next verse?
We can praise God for His faithfulness by singing, playing music, and telling others about the great things He has done for us, as the psalmist did in Psalms 71:22-23, and as the apostle Paul encouraged us to do in Ephesians 5:19-20
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt like God was increasing my honor and comforting me, and how did I respond to those experiences?
- How can I trust God to increase my honor and comfort me, even when I am going through difficult times?
- What are some ways that I can praise God for His faithfulness, like the psalmist does in this psalm?
- How can I use my experiences of God's faithfulness to encourage and comfort others, as the apostle Paul did in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 71:21
Thou shalt increase my greatness,.... His temporal greatness, as he did, by crushing the rebellion of his son; returning him to his palace and family; and giving him rest from his enemies all around:
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 71:21
Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side. Thou shalt increase my greatness - even to a greater height than it attained before.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 71:21
I am assured that thou wilt not only restore to me that royal majesty which my son hath invaded, but also increase my honour and power.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 71:21
Psalms 71:21 Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.Ver. 21. Thou shall increase my greatness] Meam, id est Tuam, quam mihi dedisti, saith the Arabic gloss here; my greatness, that is, thy greatness which thou hast given me.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 71:21
(21) Comfort me on every side.—Literally, either thou wilt compass with comfort, or wilt turn with comfort. The LXX. adopts the latter.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 71:21
Verse 21. Thou shalt increase my greatness] Thou wilt restore me to my throne and kingdom; and it shall be done in such a way that all shall see it was the hand of God; and I shall have the more honour on the account. Comfort me on every side.] I shall have friends in all quarters; and the tribes on all sides will support me.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 71:21
21–24. Repeated prayers and vows of thanksgiving.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 71:21
Thou shalt increase my greatness - Thou wilt not merely restore me to my former condition, but wilt enlarge my happiness, and wilt do still greater things for me.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 71:21
21. Thou shalt increase my greatness—As in the case of Job 42:10; Job 42:12. So gloriously shall God reverse my suffering lot. On every side—Hebrew, Thou wilt surround, thou wilt comfort me.
Sermons on Psalms 71:21
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God's Provision by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the chapter of Isaiah and describes it as a tree full of blossoms and fruit. The chapter is seen as a psalm of thanksgiving, filled with ecs |
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Worship - Expression of Love Toward God by Lou Sutera | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of speaking and praising God. He encourages the congregation to declare God's doings among the people and exalt His name throu |
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(Isaiah) the Words of a Worshipper by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher begins by encouraging listeners to find encouragement in the midst of a wicked world. He emphasizes the importance of not being conformed to the ways o |
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Isaiah 12 by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a man who was transformed by the power of God. The man initially struggled with his faith but eventually became filled with God's |
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God's Praises Sung; His Works Forgotten. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the tendency of humans, like the Israelites, to quickly forget God's works despite singing His praises. He highlights how spurious gratitude arises fro |
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The Triumphs of Mercy by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the profound mercy of God as depicted in Micah 7:18-19, highlighting God's delight in mercy, manifestation of mercy in pardoning sins, and the challenge |
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Isaiah 12:1 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes that God is our salvation, explaining that true salvation comes from recognizing the binding and destructive nature of sin, which can only be overcome by God |