Psalm 28:7 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.

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New International Version
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.

New Living Translation
The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

English Standard Version
The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.

New American Standard Bible
The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart triumphs, And with my song I shall thank Him.

NASB 1995
The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him.

NASB 1977
The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
Yahweh is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him.

Amplified Bible
The LORD is my strength and my [impenetrable] shield; My heart trusts [with unwavering confidence] in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I shall thank Him and praise Him.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart celebrates, and I give thanks to him with my song.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I praise Him with my song.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
You are my strong shield, and I trust you completely. You have helped me, and I will celebrate and thank you in song.

English Revised Version
The LORD 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 praise him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD is my strength and my shield. My heart trusted him, so I received help. My heart is triumphant; I give thanks to him with my song.

Good News Translation
The LORD protects and defends me; I trust in him. He gives me help and makes me glad; I praise him with joyful songs.

International Standard Version
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I received help. My heart rejoices, and I give thanks to him with my song.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
The LORD strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude.

New Heart English Bible
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.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
Yahweh 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.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
YHWH [is] my strength, and my shield, "" In Him my heart trusted, and I have been helped. And my heart exults, "" And I thank Him with my song.

Young's Literal Translation
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.

Smith's Literal Translation
Jehovah my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusted, and I was helped: and my heart will exult, and from my song will I praise him.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
The Lord is my helper and my protector: in him hath my heart confided, and I have been helped. And my flesh hath flourished again, and with my will I will give praise to him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Lord is my helper and my protector. In him, my heart has hoped and I have been helped. And my flesh has flourished again. And from my will, I shall confess to him.

New American Bible
The LORD is my strength and my shield, in whom my heart trusts. I am helped, so my heart rejoices; with my song I praise him.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
The LORD is my helper and my protector; my heart trusted in him, and I am happy; I will praise him with glorious song.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH is my helper and my protector, for my heart is confident in him and my flesh flourishes, and with glory I shall praise him.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
The LORD is my strength and my shield, In Him hath my heart trusted, And I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth, And with my song will I praise Him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The Lord is my helper and my defender; my heart has hoped in him, and I am helped: my flesh has revived, and willingly will I give praise to him.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The LORD is My Strength
…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.…

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Cross References

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

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.”

Nehemiah 8:10
Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

2 Samuel 22:33
God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear.

Habakkuk 3:18-19
yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! / GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Psalm 18:1-2
For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. / The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

Psalm 118:14
The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.

1 Chronicles 16:11
Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.

2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Romans 15:13
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.

Psalm 62:7
My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God.

Colossians 1:11
being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully

Treasury of Scripture

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and with my song will I praise him.

strength

Psalm 28:8
The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.

Psalm 18:1,2
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said, I will love thee, O LORD, my strength…

Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

shield

Psalm 84:11
For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

Psalm 91:4
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Genesis 15:1
After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

heart

Psalm 13:5
But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

Psalm 22:4
Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.

Psalm 56:3,4
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee…

therefore

Psalm 16:9-11
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope…

Psalm 21:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

Psalm 30:11,12
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; …

with

Psalm 96:1-3
O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth…

Exodus 15:1
Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

Judges 5:1
Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,

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Psalm 28

1. David prays earnestly against his enemies
6. and for the people

Berean Study Bible

The LORD is my strength and my shield
This phrase begins with a profound declaration of trust and reliance on God. The Hebrew word for "strength" is "עֹז" (oz), which conveys might, power, and security. In the context of ancient Israel, strength was often associated with military prowess and the ability to protect and provide for one's people. The psalmist acknowledges that true strength comes from the LORD, not from human ability or resources. The term "shield" (מָגֵן, magen) refers to a defensive tool used in battle, symbolizing God's protection against adversaries and life's challenges. This imagery would resonate deeply with the original audience, who understood the importance of a shield in warfare. The psalmist's use of these terms underscores a personal and communal reliance on God for both empowerment and protection.

my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped
The phrase "my heart trusts" highlights an intimate and personal faith. The Hebrew word for "trusts" is "בָּטַח" (batach), which implies a sense of security and confidence. This trust is not superficial but deeply rooted in the heart, the center of one's being and emotions in Hebrew thought. The result of this trust is divine assistance, as indicated by "I am helped." The psalmist experiences God's intervention and support, which is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms. This assurance of help is both a present reality and a future promise, encouraging believers to maintain their faith even in difficult circumstances.

Therefore my heart exults
The word "exults" (עָלַז, alaz) conveys a sense of joy and triumph. This is not merely a fleeting emotion but a profound expression of gratitude and celebration. The psalmist's heart, having experienced God's strength and help, responds with exuberant joy. This joy is a natural outflow of trust and divine assistance, illustrating the transformative power of faith. In the historical context, such exultation would often be expressed in communal worship, reinforcing the collective identity and faith of the Israelite community.

and with my song I will thank Him
The act of singing is a powerful form of worship and thanksgiving. The psalmist commits to expressing gratitude through song, which is both a personal and communal act of worship. In ancient Israel, music played a central role in religious ceremonies and celebrations. The phrase "I will thank Him" emphasizes a deliberate and ongoing response to God's goodness. The Hebrew root for "thank" is "יָדָה" (yadah), which means to praise or give thanks. This act of thanksgiving is not just a response to past help but also a declaration of continued trust and reliance on God. The psalmist's commitment to thank God through song serves as an inspiration for believers to incorporate worship and gratitude into their daily lives, recognizing God's continual presence and provision.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(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.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 7. - The Lord is my Strength and my Shield (see Psalm 18:1, 2; Psalm 119:114). My heart trusted in him, and I am helped. As far as feeling goes, David is already "helped." He feels himself delivered out of his peril. Therefore, he says, my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song - literally, out of my song, which is explained to mean "out of my store of song" - will I praise him. He is ready to offer thanksgiving for a mercy not yet received.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The LORD
יְהוָ֤ה ׀ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

is my strength
עֻזִּ֥י (‘uz·zî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5797: Strength, might

and my shield;
וּמָגִנִּי֮ (ū·mā·ḡin·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile

my heart
לִבִּ֗י (lib·bî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

trusts in Him,
בָטַ֥ח (ḇā·ṭaḥ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure

and I am helped.
וְֽנֶ֫עֱזָ֥רְתִּי (wə·ne·‘ĕ·zā·rə·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid

Therefore my heart
לִבִּ֑י (lib·bî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

rejoices,
וַיַּעֲלֹ֥ז (way·ya·‘ă·lōz)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5937: To jump for, joy, exult

and I will thank Him
אֲהוֹדֶֽנּוּ׃ (’ă·hō·w·ḏen·nū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

with my song.
וּֽמִשִּׁירִ֥י (ū·miš·šî·rî)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7892: A song, singing

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