Psalm 71:22
New International Version
I will praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, my God; I will sing praise to you with the lyre, Holy One of Israel.

New Living Translation
Then I will praise you with music on the harp, because you are faithful to your promises, O my God. I will sing praises to you with a lyre, O Holy One of Israel.

English Standard Version
I will also praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praises to you with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel.

Berean Standard Bible
So 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.

King James Bible
I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.

New King James Version
Also with the lute I will praise You— And Your faithfulness, O my God! To You I will sing with the harp, O Holy One of Israel.

New American Standard Bible
I will also praise You with a harp, And Your truth, my God; I will sing praises to You with the lyre, Holy One of Israel.

NASB 1995
I will also praise You with a harp, Even Your truth, O my God; To You I will sing praises with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel.

NASB 1977
I will also praise Thee with a harp, Even Thy truth, O my God; To Thee I will sing praises with the lyre, O Thou Holy One of Israel.

Legacy Standard Bible
I will also praise You with a harp, Even Your truth, O my God; To You I will sing praises with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel.

Amplified Bible
I will also praise You with the harp, Your truth and faithfulness, O my God; To You I will sing praises with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel.

Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, I will praise you with a harp for your faithfulness, my God; I will sing to you with a lyre, Holy One of Israel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, I will praise You with a harp for Your faithfulness, my God; I will sing to You with a lyre, Holy One of Israel.

American Standard Version
I will also praise thee with the psaltery, Even thy truth, O my God: Unto thee will I sing praises with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.

Contemporary English Version
I will praise you, God, the Holy One of Israel. You are faithful. I will play the harp and sing your praises.

English Revised Version
I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing praises with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Because of your faithfulness, O my God, even I will give thanks to you as I play on a lyre. I will make music with a harp to praise you, O Holy One of Israel.

Good News Translation
I will indeed praise you with the harp; I will praise your faithfulness, my God. On my harp I will play hymns to you, the Holy One of Israel.

International Standard Version
I also will praise you with the harp; because of your faithfulness, my God, I will praise you with the lyre— Holy One of Israel.

Majority Standard Bible
So 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.

NET Bible
I will express my thanks to you with a stringed instrument, praising your faithfulness, O my God! I will sing praises to you accompanied by a harp, O Holy One of Israel!

New Heart English Bible
I will also praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, my God. I sing praises to you with the lyre, Holy One of Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: to thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.

World English Bible
I will also praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, my God. I sing praises to you with the lyre, Holy One of Israel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I also thank You with a vessel of stringed instrument, "" Your truth, O my God, I sing to You with a harp, "" O Holy One of Israel,

Young's Literal Translation
I also thank Thee with a vessel of psaltery, Thy truth, O my God, I sing to Thee with a harp, O Holy One of Israel,

Smith's Literal Translation
Also I will praise thee with the instrument of the harp; thy truth, O God, I will play on the harp, to thee, O Thou, Holy One of Israel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For I will also confess to thee thy truth with the instruments of psaltery: O God, I will sing to thee with the harp, thou holy one of Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, I will confess your truth to you, with the instruments of the Psalter. O God, I will sing psalms to you with stringed instruments, O Holy One of Israel.

New American Bible
That I may praise you with the lyre for your faithfulness, my God, And sing to you with the harp, O Holy One of Israel!

New Revised Standard Version
I will also praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praises to you with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I will also praise thee with the psaltery, I will sing to thy truth, O my God; unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I also shall praise you with the harp and I shall sing your truth; oh God, I shall sing praise to you with the harp, Holy One of Israel!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I also will give thanks unto Thee with the psaltery, Even unto Thy truth, O my God; I will sing praises unto Thee with the harp, O Thou Holy One of Israel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I will also therefore give thanks to thee, O God, because of thy truth, on an instrument of psalmody: I will sing psalms to thee on the harp, O Holy One of Israel.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
In You, O LORD, I Have Taken Refuge
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
Psalm 33:2
Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings.

Psalm 92:1-3
A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night / with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre.

Psalm 144:9
I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You—

Psalm 150:3
Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre.

Isaiah 12:5
Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.

Isaiah 38:20
The LORD will save me; we will play songs on stringed instruments all the days of our lives in the house of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 16:9
Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.

1 Chronicles 16:23
Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day.

2 Chronicles 5:13
The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud

2 Chronicles 29:30
Then King Hezekiah and his officials ordered the Levites to sing praises to the LORD in the words of David and of Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with gladness and bowed down and worshiped.

Nehemiah 12:46
For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.

Ephesians 5:19
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,

Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

Revelation 5:8-9
When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. / And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.


Treasury of Scripture

I will also praise you with the psaltery, even your truth, O my God: to you will I sing with the harp, O you Holy One of Israel.

psaltery [heb.

Psalm 92:1-3
A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: …

Psalm 150:3-5
Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp…

Habakkuk 3:18,19
Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation…

even

Psalm 25:10
All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

Psalm 56:4
In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.

Psalm 89:1
Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.

O thou

Psalm 89:18
For the LORD is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.

2 Kings 19:22
Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 5:16,19,24
But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness…

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Psalm 71
1. David, in confidence of faith, and experience of God's favor, prays both for himself,
10. and against the enemies of his soul
14. He promises constancy
17. He prays for perseverance
19. He praises God, and promises to do it cheerfully














I will praise You
This phrase is a declaration of worship and adoration directed towards God. The Hebrew root for "praise" is "הלל" (halal), which means to boast or to glorify. In the context of the Psalms, this is a personal commitment to honor God, acknowledging His greatness and sovereignty. Historically, praise was an integral part of Jewish worship, often expressed through music and song in the temple. This phrase sets the tone for a life dedicated to glorifying God, reflecting a heart full of gratitude and reverence.

with the harp
The harp, or "נבל" (nevel) in Hebrew, was a stringed instrument commonly used in ancient Israelite worship. It symbolizes the use of musical instruments to enhance the worship experience, creating an atmosphere of beauty and reverence. The harp's inclusion in this verse underscores the importance of music in expressing devotion and the arts as a means to glorify God. Archaeological findings, such as depictions of harps in ancient artifacts, confirm their significance in biblical times.

for Your faithfulness
Faithfulness, from the Hebrew "אמונה" (emunah), refers to God's steadfastness and reliability. This attribute of God is a central theme throughout Scripture, highlighting His unwavering commitment to His promises and His people. The psalmist's praise is rooted in the recognition of God's consistent and trustworthy nature, which provides a foundation for hope and trust. Historically, the faithfulness of God was a source of comfort and assurance for the Israelites, especially during times of trial and uncertainty.

O my God
This phrase is a personal address to God, emphasizing an intimate and personal relationship with the Creator. The use of "my" signifies ownership and a deep, personal connection, reflecting the covenant relationship between God and His people. In the Hebrew context, "אלוהי" (Elohai) conveys a sense of reverence and awe, acknowledging God's majesty and authority. This personal invocation is a reminder of the closeness and accessibility of God to those who seek Him.

to You I will sing praises
Singing praises, or "זמר" (zamar) in Hebrew, involves making music or singing songs of worship. This act of worship is both a personal and communal expression of adoration, often accompanied by instruments. The psalmist's commitment to sing praises highlights the joy and celebration inherent in worship. Scripturally, singing is a powerful means of proclaiming God's goodness and sharing His works with others, fostering a spirit of unity and encouragement among believers.

with the lyre
The lyre, or "כנור" (kinnor) in Hebrew, is another stringed instrument used in biblical worship. Similar to the harp, the lyre was an essential part of the musical tradition in ancient Israel. Its inclusion in this verse emphasizes the diversity and richness of worship practices, encouraging the use of various gifts and talents to honor God. The lyre's historical and cultural significance is evident in its frequent mention in the Psalms, symbolizing the harmonious blend of music and worship in the life of the believer.

(22) With the psaltery.--See Psalm 57:8, Note.

Verse 22. - I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel. (On the psaltery, and its use as a devotional instrument, see the comment on Psalm 33:2.) The conjunction of the psaltery and harp seems to imply that the "praise," of which the writer here speaks, is to be public praise in the sanctuary, accompanied by the usual sacred music.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So
גַּם־ (gam-)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

I
אֲנִ֤י ׀ (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

will praise You
אוֹדְךָ֣ (’ō·wḏ·ḵā)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

with the harp
בִכְלִי־ (ḇiḵ·lî-)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

for Your faithfulness,
אֲמִתְּךָ֪ (’ă·mit·tə·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 571: Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness

O my God;
אֱלֹ֫הָ֥י (’ĕ·lō·hāy)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

I will sing praise
אֲזַמְּרָ֣ה (’ă·zam·mə·rāh)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 2167: Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music

to You
לְךָ֣ (lə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

with the lyre,
בְכִנּ֑וֹר (ḇə·ḵin·nō·wr)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3658: A harp

O Holy
קְ֝ד֗וֹשׁ (qə·ḏō·wōš)
Adjective - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary

One of Israel.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc


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