Psalms 94:19
Psalms 94:19 in Multiple Translations
When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul.
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
In the multitude of my thoughts within me Thy comforts delight my soul.
Among all my troubled thoughts, your comforts are the delight of my soul.
When my mind was full of worries, you comforted me and encouraged me.
In the multitude of my thoughts in mine heart, thy comfortes haue reioyced my soule.
In the abundance of my thoughts within me, Thy comforts delight my soul.
In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.
In the multitude of my thoughts within me, thy comforts delight my soul.
Whenever I am very worried, you comfort/encourage me and cause me to be happy.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 94:19
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Psalms 94:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּ/רֹ֣ב
שַׂרְעַפַּ֣/י
בְּ/קִרְבִּ֑/י
תַּ֝נְחוּמֶ֗י/ךָ
יְֽשַׁעַשְׁע֥וּ
נַפְשִֽׁ/י
בְּ/רֹ֣ב
rôb
H7230
abundance
Prep | N-cs
שַׂרְעַפַּ֣/י
sarʻaph
H8312
anxiety
N-mp | Suff
בְּ/קִרְבִּ֑/י
qereb
H7130
entrails
Prep | N-ms | Suff
תַּ֝נְחוּמֶ֗י/ךָ
tanchûwm
H8575
consolation
N-cp | Suff
יְֽשַׁעַשְׁע֥וּ
shâʻaʻ
H8173
to smear
V-l-Imperf-3mp
נַפְשִֽׁ/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 94:19
בְּ/רֹ֣ב
rôb
H7230
"abundance"
Prep | N-cs
Describes abundance or greatness in the Bible, used to talk about God's power and creation in Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness
Usage: Occurs in 145 OT verses. KJV: abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). See also: Genesis 16:10; Job 32:7; Psalms 5:8.
שַׂרְעַפַּ֣/י
sarʻaph
H8312
"anxiety"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to anxious or disquieting thoughts, like those experienced by King David in the Psalms. It involves mental turmoil and worry, and is translated as 'thought' in the KJV.
Definition: disquieting thoughts, thoughts
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: thought. See also: Psalms 94:19; Psalms 139:23.
בְּ/קִרְבִּ֑/י
qereb
H7130
"entrails"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means the inner part or midst of something, whether physical or emotional, and can refer to the entrails of an animal or the seat of thought and emotion. In 1 Kings 17:21, it describes Elijah's emotional plea to God.
Definition: : among/within 1) midst, among, inner part, middle 1a) inward part 1a1) physical sense 1a2) as seat of thought and emotion 1a3) as faculty of thought and emotion 1b) in the midst, among, from among (of a number of persons) 1c) entrails (of sacrificial animals) Also means: qe.rev (קֶ֫רֶב ": inner_parts" H7130H)
Usage: Occurs in 220 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] among, [idiom] before, bowels, [idiom] unto charge, [phrase] eat (up), [idiom] heart, [idiom] him, [idiom] in, inward ([idiom] -ly, part, -s, thought), midst, [phrase] out of, purtenance, [idiom] therein, [idiom] through, [idiom] within self. See also: Genesis 18:12; Joshua 7:12; Psalms 5:10.
תַּ֝נְחוּמֶ֗י/ךָ
tanchûwm
H8575
"consolation"
N-cp | Suff
This Hebrew word means comfort or solace, like the consolation God gives to those who mourn, as seen in Isaiah 61:2. It's about finding peace in difficult times. The Bible often talks about God's comfort.
Definition: consolation(s)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: comfort, consolation. See also: Job 15:11; Psalms 94:19; Isaiah 66:11.
יְֽשַׁעַשְׁע֥וּ
shâʻaʻ
H8173
"to smear"
V-l-Imperf-3mp
To delight means to take pleasure or find joy in something. In the Bible, it can describe a positive emotion, like enjoying God's creation, or a negative one, like staring at something in confusion or dismay, as seen in Psalm 119:16.
Definition: 1) to be smeared over, be blinded 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be smeared over, be blinded 1a2) to smear eyes shut 1b) (Hiphil) to besmear (of eyes), smear over eyes 1c) (Hithpalpel) to blind oneself, be blinded
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: cry (out) (by confusion with H7768 (שָׁוַע)), dandle, delight (self), play, shut. See also: Psalms 94:19; Isaiah 6:10; Psalms 119:16.
נַפְשִֽׁ/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
Study Notes — Psalms 94:19
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- Context
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- Psalms 94:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 94:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 94:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 94:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 94:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 94:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 94:19
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 94:19
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 94:19
- Sermons on Psalms 94:19
Context — The LORD Will Not Forget His People
17Unless the LORD had been my helper, I would soon have dwelt in the abode of silence.
18If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me.
19When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul.
20Can a corrupt throne be Your ally— one devising mischief by decree? 21They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 61:2 | From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Psalms 77:2–10 | In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted. I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; I mused and my spirit grew faint. Selah You have kept my eyes from closing; I am too troubled to speak. I considered the days of old, the years long in the past. At night I remembered my song; in my heart I mused, and my spirit pondered: “Will the Lord spurn us forever and never show His favor again? Is His loving devotion gone forever? Has His promise failed for all time? Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has His anger shut off His compassion?” Selah So I said, “I am grieved that the right hand of the Most High has changed.” |
| 4 | Romans 5:2–5 | through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. |
| 5 | Habakkuk 3:16–18 | I heard and trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Decay entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Yet I must wait patiently for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us. Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls, yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! |
| 6 | Psalms 63:5–6 | My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You. When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night. |
| 7 | 1 Peter 1:7–8 | so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, |
| 8 | Psalms 43:2–5 | For You are the God of my refuge. Why have You rejected me? Why must I walk in sorrow because of the enemy’s oppression? Send out Your light and Your truth; let them lead me. Let them bring me to Your holy mountain, and to the place where You dwell. Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my greatest joy. I will praise You with the harp, O God, my God. Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. |
| 9 | Psalms 73:12–16 | Behold, these are the wicked— always carefree as they increase their wealth. Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands. For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning. If I had said, “I will speak this way,” then I would have betrayed Your children. When I tried to understand all this, it was troublesome in my sight |
| 10 | Jeremiah 20:7–11 | You have deceived me, O LORD, and I was deceived. You have overcome me and prevailed. I am a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me. For whenever I speak, I cry out; I proclaim violence and destruction. For the word of the LORD has become to me a reproach and derision all day long. If I say, “I will not mention Him or speak any more in His name,” His message becomes a fire burning in my heart, shut up in my bones, and I become weary of holding it in, and I cannot prevail. For I have heard the whispering of many: “Terror is on every side! Report him; let us report him!” All my trusted friends watch for my fall: “Perhaps he will be deceived so that we may prevail against him and take our vengeance upon him.” But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten. |
Psalms 94:19 Summary
This verse means that when we feel worried or scared, God's comfort can make our hearts happy. It's like when we're feeling really upset, and someone we love gives us a big hug - it makes us feel better. God's consolation is like that hug, and it can bring us peace and joy, as promised in John 14:27. We can trust that God is always with us, even when we're feeling anxious, and His love can calm our fears, as stated in Psalms 23:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for anxiety to overwhelm me?
Anxiety can be a feeling of worry or fear that consumes our thoughts and emotions, but as seen in Psalms 94:19, God's consolation can bring delight to our souls, reminding us that He is our helper and supporter, as stated in Psalms 94:17-18.
How can I experience God's consolation in times of anxiety?
We can experience God's consolation by turning to Him in prayer and reading His Word, as encouraged in Philippians 4:6-7, and trusting in His loving devotion, as mentioned in Psalms 94:18.
Is it normal to feel anxious as a Christian?
Yes, it is normal to feel anxious, but as Christians, we have the promise of God's presence and peace, as stated in Matthew 11:28-30 and John 14:27, to comfort us in times of anxiety.
Can God's consolation really delight my soul?
Yes, God's consolation can bring joy and delight to our souls, as seen in Psalms 94:19, and this is a result of His love and care for us, as expressed in Jeremiah 31:3 and Zephaniah 3:17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where anxiety is currently overwhelming me, and how can I turn to God for consolation?
- How has God's consolation delighted my soul in the past, and what can I learn from those experiences?
- What are some practical ways I can trust in God's loving devotion and support, as mentioned in Psalms 94:18, during times of anxiety?
- How can I share God's consolation with others who may be struggling with anxiety, and what role can I play in bringing delight to their souls?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 94:19
In the multitude of my thoughts within me,.... The word for thoughts is used of branches of trees, thick and entwined, and so denotes perplexed and distressing thoughts; such as good men sometimes
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 94:19
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul. In the multitude of my thoughts within me, thy comforts delight my soul.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 94:19
In the multitude of my thoughts; whilst my heart was filled with various and perplexing thoughts, as this Hebrew word signifies, and tormented with cares and fears about my future state. Thy comforts; thy promises contained in thy word, and set home by thy Spirit upon my soul, and the remembrance of my former experiences of thy care and kindness to me. Compare ,76.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 94:19
Psalms 94:19 In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.Ver. 19. In the multitude of my thoughts within me] My perplexed, intricated, ensnarled, intertwined (as the branches of a tree) cogitations and ploddings upon my daily sufferings; when I know not what to think, or which way to take to. Thy comforts delight my soul] The believer is never without his cordial; he hath comforts that the world knows nothing about. The good Landgrave of Hesse, being held prisoner for a long time together by Charles V, emperor, said that he could never have held it out so, but that he felt the divine consolations of the martyrs. Martyr etiam in catena gaudet, &c., saith Austin. Crux inuncta est, saith Bernard. Godliness hath many crosses, and as many comforts; like as Egypt hath many venomous creatures, but withal many antidotes against them.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 94:19
(19) Thoughts.—Properly, dividing—i.e., “perplexing” or “anxious” thoughts. (See Job 4:13; Job 20:2.) LXX. and Vulg., “griefs.” We may compare the Virgilian “animum nunc huc celerem, nunc dividit illuc,” imitated by Tennyson: This way and that dividing his swift mind, In act to throw.” Delight.—Literally, stroke, and so soothe. The Hebrew word is used in Isaiah 66:11 of a mother quieting her child with the breast, and in Jeremiah 16:7 of the cup of consolation given to mourners at funerals.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 94:19
Verse 19. In the multitude of my thoughts] Of my griefs, (dolorum, Vulgate;) my sorrows, (οδυνων, Septuagint.) According to the multitude of my trials and distresses, have been the consolations which thou hast afforded me. Or, While I have been deeply meditating on thy wondrous grace and mercy, Divine light has broken in upon my soul, and I have been filled with delight.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 94:19
19. thoughts] Or, as R.V. marg., doubts; distracting thoughts which divide and perplex the mind.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 94:19
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul - The Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate render this, “In the multitude of my griefs within me,” etc.
Sermons on Psalms 94:19
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Sixteen Vital Facets of the Bible by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher warns about the dangers of being a backslider and burying God's Word for anything. He emphasizes that even in laughter, the heart of a backslider is so |
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Christian Joy by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the Christian joy that comes from the Holy Spirit, which is a delightful passion arising from the feeling of God's love and favor, supporting the soul |
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Worry by Harmon A. Baldwin | Harmon A. Baldwin delves into the topic of worry and holiness, exploring the ambiguity of whether worry is consistent with the experience of holiness. He discusses the different me |
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It Is I, Be Not Afraid by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson illustrates how God's love comforts us similarly to a child finding solace in a mother's embrace. Just as a child forgets their troubles in the warmth of maternal affe |
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Mute Christian Under the Smarting Rod -Part 3 by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the necessity of remaining silent and trusting in God's love during afflictions, arguing that true understanding of God's love in suffering can transform o |
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Dealing With Those Dark Thoughts by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about finding peace and joy in the midst of trouble by relying on the Holy Spirit to calm our troubled thoughts and fill us with His peace. She emphas |
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Thoughts That Disturb by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of seeking comfort in God amidst the multitude of troubling thoughts and temptations that may disquiet us. She encourages fixing our |