Psalm 40:16
New International Version
But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, “The LORD is great!”

New Living Translation
But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, “The LORD is great!”

English Standard Version
But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation say continually, “Great is the LORD!”

Berean Standard Bible
May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “The LORD be magnified!”

King James Bible
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.

New King James Version
Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; Let such as love Your salvation say continually, “The LORD be magnified!”

New American Standard Bible
May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; May those who love Your salvation continually say, “The LORD be exalted!”

NASB 1995
Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; Let those who love Your salvation say continually, “The LORD be magnified!”

NASB 1977
Let all who seek Thee rejoice and be glad in Thee; Let those who love Thy salvation say continually, “The LORD be magnified!”

Legacy Standard Bible
Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; Let those who love Your salvation say continually, “Yahweh be magnified!”

Amplified Bible
Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; Let those who love Your salvation say continually, “The LORD be magnified!”

Christian Standard Bible
Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; let those who love your salvation continually say, “The LORD is great! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; let those who love Your salvation continually say,” The LORD is great!”

American Standard Version
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: Let such as love thy salvation say continually, Jehovah be magnified.

Contemporary English Version
Our LORD, let your worshipers rejoice and be glad. They love you for saving them, so let them always say, "The LORD is wonderful!"

English Revised Version
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad because of you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, "The LORD is great!"

Good News Translation
May all who come to you be glad and joyful. May all who are thankful for your salvation always say, "How great is the LORD!"

International Standard Version
Let all who seek you shout for joy and be glad in you. May those who love your deliverance say, "The LORD be magnified!" continuously.

Majority Standard Bible
May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “The LORD be magnified!”

NET Bible
May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually, "May the LORD be praised!"

New Heart English Bible
Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let such as love your salvation say continually, "Let the LORD be exalted."

Webster's Bible Translation
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.

World English Bible
Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let such as love your salvation say continually, “Let Yahweh be exalted!”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
All seeking You rejoice and are glad in You, "" Those loving Your salvation continually say, “YHWH is magnified.”

Young's Literal Translation
All seeking Thee rejoice and are glad in Thee, Those loving Thy salvation say continually, 'Jehovah is magnified.'

Smith's Literal Translation
All they seeking thee shall rejoice and be glad in thee: they loving thy salvation shall say, Jehovah shall be magnified.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Let all that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee : and let such as love thy salvation say always : The Lord be magnified.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Let all who seek you exult and rejoice over you. And let those who love your salvation always say, “May the Lord be magnified.”

New American Bible
While those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. May those who long for your salvation always say, “The LORD is great.”

New Revised Standard Version
But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation say continually, “Great is the LORD!”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
All who seek you will rejoice in you and those who love your salvation will say always, "Great is LORD JEHOVAH!"
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Let all those that seek Thee rejoice and be glad in Thee; Let such as love Thy salvation say continually: 'The LORD be magnified.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let all those that seek thee, O Lord, exult and rejoice in thee; and let them that love thy salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Waited Patiently for the LORD
15May those who say to me, “Aha, aha!” be appalled at their own shame. 16May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “The LORD be magnified!” 17But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my helper and deliverer; O my God, do not delay.…

Cross References
Psalm 35:27
May those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.”

Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Isaiah 25:9
And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.”

Psalm 70:4
May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be magnified!”

Romans 15:10
Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.”

Psalm 5:11
But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.

Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

1 Thessalonians 5:16
Rejoice at all times.

Psalm 97:12
Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.

Zephaniah 3:14
Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem!

Luke 1:47
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!

Psalm 68:3
But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.

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.”

1 Peter 1:8
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,

Psalm 33:21
For our hearts rejoice in Him, since we trust in His holy name.


Treasury of Scripture

Let all those that seek you rejoice and be glad in you: let such as love your salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.

all

Psalm 22:26
The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.

Psalm 35:27
Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.

Psalm 68:3
But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.

love

Psalm 119:81,111,123,166,167
CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word…

Matthew 13:45,46
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: …

Philippians 3:7-9
But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ…

say

Psalm 35:27
Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.

Luke 1:46,47
And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, …

Acts 19:17
And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

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May all who seek You
This phrase emphasizes the active pursuit of God, a theme prevalent throughout the Scriptures. The Hebrew root for "seek" is "דָּרַשׁ" (darash), which implies a diligent search or inquiry. In a historical context, seeking God was not merely a passive hope but an intentional and fervent quest for His presence and guidance. This pursuit is a call to believers to prioritize their relationship with God above all else, reflecting a heart that longs for divine communion.

rejoice and be glad in You
The words "rejoice" and "be glad" are often paired in the Psalms to express a deep, abiding joy that comes from a relationship with God. The Hebrew words "שָׂמַח" (samach) and "גִּיל" (gil) convey a sense of exultation and delight. Historically, this joy was not dependent on circumstances but was rooted in the assurance of God's faithfulness and presence. For the believer, this joy is a testament to the transformative power of God's love and salvation.

may those who love Your salvation
The phrase "love Your salvation" speaks to a profound appreciation and affection for the deliverance God provides. The Hebrew word for "love" is "אָהַב" (ahav), indicating a deep, covenantal love. "Salvation" in Hebrew is "יְשׁוּעָה" (yeshuah), which not only refers to deliverance from physical danger but also spiritual redemption. This love for salvation is a response to the grace and mercy God extends, inspiring believers to live lives of gratitude and devotion.

always say
The word "always" suggests a continual, habitual declaration. In the Hebrew context, this reflects the importance of constant remembrance and proclamation of God's goodness. The act of speaking or declaring is significant in the biblical tradition, as words have the power to affirm faith and encourage others. This continual declaration is a call to live in a state of perpetual worship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty.

The LORD be magnified!
To "magnify" the LORD is to exalt and glorify Him above all else. The Hebrew root "גָּדַל" (gadal) means to make great or to glorify. This phrase is a declaration of God's supreme greatness and a call to elevate His name in all aspects of life. Historically, magnifying the LORD was central to Israel's worship and identity, serving as a reminder of His mighty acts and steadfast love. For the believer, it is an invitation to live a life that reflects God's glory and draws others to His majesty.

Verse 16. - Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee. The psalmist cannot long be satisfied with mere prayer for self. He must extend his supplication, and make it cover the whole body of the faithful, "all those that seek God" (comp. Psalm 25:2, 3, 20-22; Psalm 28:1-9, etc.). Let such as love thy salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified; ie. "Give them constant occasion to say, and give them the grateful heart to say, The Lord be praised for his mercies" (comp. Psalm 35:27).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
May all
כָּֽל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

who seek You
מְבַ֫קְשֶׁ֥יךָ (mə·ḇaq·še·ḵā)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after

rejoice
יָ֘שִׂ֤ישׂוּ (yā·śî·śū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7797: To be bright, cheerful

and be glad
וְיִשְׂמְח֨וּ ׀ (wə·yiś·mə·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

in You;
בְּךָ֗ (bə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

may those who love
אֹֽ֝הֲבֵ֗י (’ō·hă·ḇê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 157: To have affection f

Your salvation
תְּשׁוּעָתֶֽךָ׃ (tə·šū·‘ā·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 8668: Deliverance, salvation

always
תָ֭מִיד (ṯā·mîḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice

say,
יֹאמְר֣וּ (yō·mə·rū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 559: To utter, say

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

be magnified!”
יִגְדַּ֣ל (yiḡ·dal)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1431: To grow up, become great


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