Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart. New Living Translation God is my shield, saving those whose hearts are true and right. English Standard Version My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart. Berean Standard Bible My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart. King James Bible My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart. New King James Version My defense is of God, Who saves the upright in heart. New American Standard Bible My shield is with God, Who saves the upright in heart. NASB 1995 My shield is with God, Who saves the upright in heart. NASB 1977 My shield is with God, Who saves the upright in heart. Legacy Standard Bible My shield is with God, Who saves the upright in heart. Amplified Bible My shield and my defense depend on God, Who saves the upright in heart. Christian Standard Bible My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart. Holman Christian Standard Bible My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart. American Standard Version My shield is with God, Who saveth the upright in heart. Contemporary English Version You, God, are my shield, the protector of everyone whose heart is right. English Revised Version My shield is with God, which saveth the upright in heart. GOD'S WORD® Translation My shield is God above, who saves those whose motives are decent. Good News Translation God is my protector; he saves those who obey him. International Standard Version God is my shield, the one who delivers the upright in heart. Majority Standard Bible My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart. NET Bible The Exalted God is my shield, the one who delivers the morally upright. New Heart English Bible My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart. Webster's Bible Translation My defense is from God, who saveth the upright in heart. World English Bible My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMy shield [is] on God, "" Savior of the upright in heart! Young's Literal Translation My shield is on God, Saviour of the upright in heart! Smith's Literal Translation My shield upon God, saving the upright of heart. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleJust is my help from the Lord: who saveth the upright of heart. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible God is a shield above me saving the upright of heart. New Revised Standard Version God is my shield, who saves the upright in heart. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO God who saveth the upright in heart, O righteous God, help me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated God is my helper, who saves the upright in heart. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917My shield is with God, Who saveth the upright in heart. Brenton Septuagint Translation My help is righteous, coming from God who saves the upright in heart. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Take Refuge in You…9Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds. 10My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart. 11God is a righteous judge and a God who feels indignation each day.… Cross References Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. 2 Samuel 22:31 As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. Psalm 18:2 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. Psalm 18:30 As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. 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. Psalm 59:9 I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress. Psalm 59:17 To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion. Psalm 62:7-8 My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God. / Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. Psalm 91:2 I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 94:22 But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge. Psalm 144:2 He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. 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.” Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him. Treasury of Scripture My defense is of God, which saves the upright in heart. My Heb. Psalm 3:3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. 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 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. which Psalm 112:2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Psalm 125:4 Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. Job 8:6 If thou wert pure and upright; surely now he would awake for thee, and make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous. Jump to Previous Breastplate Defence Defense Heart High Saves Saveth Saviour Shield UprightJump to Next Breastplate Defence Defense Heart High Saves Saveth Saviour Shield UprightPsalm 7 1. David prays against the malice of his enemies, professing his innocence10. By faith he sees his defense, and the destruction of his enemies My shield is with God In ancient warfare, a shield was a crucial piece of armor, providing protection against enemy attacks. The psalmist uses this imagery to convey trust in God's protection. This metaphor is consistent with other biblical passages, such as Ephesians 6:16, where faith is described as a shield. The idea of God as a shield is also found in Genesis 15:1, where God tells Abram, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward." This reflects a personal and relational aspect of God's protection, emphasizing His role as a defender and protector of His people. who saves the upright in heart Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 7, traditionally believed to be King David, who often sought God's protection and justice against his enemies. 2. God The central figure in this verse, depicted as a shield and savior for those who are upright in heart. 3. The Upright in Heart Refers to individuals who are sincere, honest, and righteous in their intentions and actions. Teaching Points God as Our ProtectorJust as a shield provides physical protection in battle, God offers spiritual and emotional protection to those who are upright in heart. The Importance of Uprightness Living with integrity and righteousness is crucial for experiencing God's saving power. Our hearts must align with His will to receive His protection. Trust in Divine Justice In times of trouble, we can trust that God will act justly and save those who are committed to righteousness, even when human justice fails. Faith and Righteousness Our faith in God should be reflected in our actions and attitudes, demonstrating a heart that seeks to please Him above all else. God's Faithfulness God is consistently faithful to His promises, and His protection is assured for those who remain steadfast in their commitment to Him.(10) My defence.--Literally, as in margin, my shield is upon God. (Comp. Psalm 62:7, "In God is my salvation," where the Hebrew is as here, "God is my shield-bearer.") Another explanation appears in Milton's translation-- "On God is cast My defence, and in Him lies, In Him who both just and wise, Saves the upright at heart at last." Verse 10. - My defense is of God; literally, my shield is on God; i.e. "rests on him" (Kay) - is upheld by him. Which sayeth the upright in heart (comp. Psalm 125:4).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew My shieldמָֽגִנִּ֥י (mā·ḡin·nî) Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile is with עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against God, אֱלֹהִ֑ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative who saves מ֝וֹשִׁ֗יעַ (mō·wō·šî·a‘) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor the upright יִשְׁרֵי־ (yiš·rê-) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 3477: Straight, right in heart. לֵֽב׃ (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre Links Psalm 7:10 NIVPsalm 7:10 NLT Psalm 7:10 ESV Psalm 7:10 NASB Psalm 7:10 KJV Psalm 7:10 BibleApps.com Psalm 7:10 Biblia Paralela Psalm 7:10 Chinese Bible Psalm 7:10 French Bible Psalm 7:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 7:10 My shield is with God who saves (Psalm Ps Psa.) |