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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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My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/28.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/28.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/28.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The LORD <i>is</i> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The LORD <i>is</i> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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 <i>and</i> praise Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You are my strong shield, and I trust you completely. You have helped me, and I will celebrate and thank you in song. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD protects and defends me; I trust in him. He gives me help and makes me glad; I praise him with joyful songs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 27:7>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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is my helper and my protector; my heart trusted in him, and I am happy; I will praise him with glorious song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/28-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=2953" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/28.htm">The LORD is My Strength</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5797.htm" title="5797: ‘uz·zî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Strength, might. Or rowz; from azaz; strength in various applications.">is my strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/4043.htm" title="4043: ū·mā·ḡin·nî (Conj-w:: N-csc:: 1cs) -- A shield. Also feminine mginnah; from ganan; a shield; figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile.">and my shield;</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">my heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/982.htm" title="982: ḇā·ṭaḥ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To trust. A primitive root; properly, to hie for refuge; figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure.">trusts in Him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5826.htm" title="5826: wə·ne·‘ĕ·zā·rə·tî (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To help, succor. A primitive root; to surround, i.e. Protect or aid.">and I am helped.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">Therefore my heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/5937.htm" title="5937: way·ya·‘ă·lōz (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To exult. A primitive root; to jump for joy, i.e. Exult.">rejoices,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: ’ă·hō·w·ḏen·nū (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs:: 3mse) -- To throw, cast. ">and I give thanks to Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/7892.htm" title="7892: ū·miš·šî·rî (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- A song, singing. Or feminine shiyrah; from shiyr; a song; abstractly, singing.">with my song.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">2 Samuel 22:33</a></span><br />God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-18.htm">Habakkuk 3:18-19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-14.htm">Psalm 118:14</a></span><br />The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">1 Chronicles 16:11</a></span><br />Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Romans 15:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-7.htm">Psalm 62:7</a></span><br />My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11</a></span><br />being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">strength</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/28-8.htm">Psalm 28:8</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> their strength, and he <i>is</i> the saving strength of his anointed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1,2</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, <i>A Psalm</i> of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day <i>that</i> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14</a></b></br> Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.</p><p class="hdg">shield</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a></b></br> For the LORD God <i>is</i> a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good <i>thing</i> will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Psalm 91:4</a></b></br> He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth <i>shall be thy</i> shield and buckler.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1</a></b></br> After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I <i>am</i> thy shield, <i>and</i> thy exceeding great reward.</p><p class="hdg">heart</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/13-5.htm">Psalm 13:5</a></b></br> But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-4.htm">Psalm 22:4</a></b></br> Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/56-3.htm">Psalm 56:3,4</a></b></br> What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee… </p><p class="hdg">therefore</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9-11</a></b></br> Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-1.htm">Psalm 21:1</a></b></br> 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!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Psalm 30:11,12</a></b></br> Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; … </p><p class="hdg">with</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1-3</a></b></br> O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/15-1.htm">Exodus 15:1</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/5-1.htm">Judges 5:1</a></b></br> Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/18-35.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Confided</a> <a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">Exulteth</a> <a href="/psalms/21-1.htm">Exults</a> <a href="/psalms/27-3.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/28-4.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/21-1.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/28-3.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/26-4.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/psalms/27-6.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/job/37-1.htm">Leaps</a> <a href="/psalms/28-6.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/luke/1-67.htm">Rapture</a> <a href="/psalms/21-1.htm">Rejoices</a> <a href="/psalms/21-1.htm">Rejoiceth</a> <a href="/psalms/18-35.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/psalms/27-6.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/7-17.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/psalms/18-49.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Trusted</a> <a href="/psalms/22-8.htm">Trusts</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/35-2.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/psalms/30-1.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/31-6.htm">Confided</a> <a href="/psalms/96-12.htm">Exulteth</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-14.htm">Exults</a> <a href="/psalms/31-14.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/29-2.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/38-6.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/30-12.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/83-8.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/job/37-1.htm">Leaps</a> <a href="/psalms/30-1.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/45-15.htm">Rapture</a> <a href="/psalms/33-21.htm">Rejoices</a> <a href="/psalms/35-9.htm">Rejoiceth</a> <a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/28-8.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/30-9.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/psalms/30-4.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">Trusted</a> <a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Trusts</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 28</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/28-1.htm">David prays earnestly against his enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/28-6.htm">and for the people</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/28.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/28.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The LORD is my strength and my shield;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the personal relationship between the psalmist and God, portraying God as both a source of power and protection. In biblical context, "strength" often refers to God's ability to empower His people, as seen in <a href="/exodus/15-2.htm">Exodus 15:2</a>, where God is praised for His might in delivering Israel from Egypt. The term "shield" suggests protection and defense, reminiscent of <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16</a>, where faith is described as a shield against spiritual attacks. Historically, shields were vital in ancient warfare, symbolizing God's role as a protector against adversaries.<p><b>my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.</b><br>Trust in God is a central theme throughout the Bible, reflecting a deep reliance on His faithfulness and provision. <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a> encourages believers to trust in the Lord with all their heart, promising guidance and support. The phrase "I am helped" indicates a direct response from God to the psalmist's faith, aligning with the biblical principle that God aids those who rely on Him, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a>, where God promises strength and assistance to His people.<p><b>Therefore my heart rejoices,</b><br>The result of divine help and protection is joy, a common response in the Psalms to God's intervention. This joy is not merely emotional but a profound sense of well-being and gratitude. In the New Testament, joy is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>), indicating a deep-seated contentment that comes from a relationship with God. The psalmist's rejoicing is a testament to the transformative power of God's presence and aid.<p><b>and I give thanks to Him with my song.</b><br>Thanksgiving and praise are integral to worship in the Bible, often expressed through music and song. The psalmist's response of singing reflects the cultural and religious practice of using music to honor God, as seen in the Psalms and throughout Israel's history. This act of worship is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (<a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a>). The use of song as a form of thanksgiving underscores the joy and gratitude that flow from experiencing God's help and protection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David (Implied Author)</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King David, who often expressed his reliance on God amidst trials.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist's_heart.htm">The Psalmist's Heart</a></b><br>Represents the inner being and emotions of the psalmist, highlighting a personal relationship with God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies (Implied Context)</a></b><br>Though not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the surrounding context of the psalm suggests adversaries or challenges faced by the psalmist.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/song_of_thanksgiving.htm">Song of Thanksgiving</a></b><br>The response of the psalmist to God's deliverance, indicating a public or personal expression of gratitude.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_strength_and_shield.htm">God as Our Strength and Shield</a></b><br>Recognize that God is both our source of strength and our protector. In times of weakness or danger, we can rely on His power and defense.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god_with_our_whole_heart.htm">Trusting God with Our Whole Heart</a></b><br>Trust is not just intellectual assent but involves our entire being. Like the psalmist, we should cultivate a deep, heartfelt trust in God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/experiencing_god's_help.htm">Experiencing God's Help</a></b><br>When we trust in God, we can expect His help. This assurance should lead us to live confidently, knowing that God is actively involved in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_with_gratitude.htm">Responding with Gratitude</a></b><br>Our natural response to God's help should be gratitude. Whether through song, prayer, or testimony, expressing thanks is a vital part of our faith journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_worship.htm">The Power of Worship</a></b><br>Worship, through song or other means, is a powerful way to express our joy and gratitude to God. It strengthens our faith and encourages others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 28</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_everything_a_source_of_joy.htm">Should we consider everything a source of joy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_do_you_find_strength.htm">Where do you find strength in times of need?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_love_fulfill_the_law.htm">Where do you find strength in times of need?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_shield_of_faith_boost_defense.htm">How does Shield of Faith enhance a creature's defense?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">danceth for joy, </span>as in the Prayer Book. Another possible translation is, "And when I have been helped my heart will dance for joy."<p><span class= "bld">With my song.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">from my song, </span>but the reading is doubtful. The LXX. have "my flesh has flourished," which is probably correct.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Lord is my Strength and my Shield</span> (see <a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1, 2</a>; <a href="/psalms/119-114.htm">Psalm 119:114</a>). <span class="cmt_word">My heart trusted in him, and I am helped</span>. As far as feeling goes, David is already "helped." He <span class="accented">feels</span> himself delivered out of his peril. Therefore, he says, my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song - literally, <span class="accented">out of my song</span>, 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/28-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֤ה ׀</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is my strength</span><br /><span class="heb">עֻזִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(‘uz·zî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5797.htm">Strong's 5797: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength, might</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and my shield;</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמָגִנִּי֮</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mā·ḡin·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> </span><span class="str2">A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבִּ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(lib·bî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">trusts in Him,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָטַ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·ṭaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_982.htm">Strong's 982: </a> </span><span class="str2">To trust, be confident, sure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and I am helped.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽנֶ֫עֱזָ֥רְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ne·‘ĕ·zā·rə·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5826.htm">Strong's 5826: </a> </span><span class="str2">To surround, protect, aid</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Therefore my heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבִּ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(lib·bî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rejoices,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעֲלֹ֥ז</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·lōz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5937.htm">Strong's 5937: </a> </span><span class="str2">To jump for, joy, exult</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and I will thank Him</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲהוֹדֶֽנּוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·hō·w·ḏen·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with my song.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽמִשִּׁירִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miš·šî·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7892.htm">Strong's 7892: </a> </span><span class="str2">A song, singing</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 28:7 Yahweh is my strength and my shield (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/28-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 28:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 28:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/28-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 28:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 28:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>