Psalm 28:7

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

YHWH is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; so my heart rejoices, and with my song I will give thanks to Him.

Latin

Dominus adjutor meus et protector meus; in ipso speravit cor meum, et adjutus sum: et refloruit caro mea, et ex voluntate mea confitebor ei.

Original

Hebrew

English

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.

Notes

Psalms 28:7

my strength and my shield: The Lord protects the psalmist (see Psalm 59:9, 17).

Psalms 28:6–8

The psalmist anticipates rescue because of his confidence in the Lord’s justice.

Psalms 28:1–9

In this personal lament, the psalmist asks for justice and mercy. He trusts in the Lord's strength and faithfulness and prays for the Lord's people.

Psalms 23:1–28:9

These psalms develop the importance of:

integrity (Psalms 25:4–7, 12–14, 21; 26:6, 11; 27:7–12),
God's care as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1; 28:9),
God's guidance (Psalms 23:2–3; 25:5; 27:11),
God's goodness (Psalms 23:6; 25:7–8; 27:13), and
living in his house (Psalms 23:6; 26:8; 27:4, 8).

Theme notes and profiles

David The Creator-King The Heart in the Psalms Trusting God in the Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 30:11–12
You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
Psalm 56:3–4
When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
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.
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.”
Psalm 40:3
He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.
Psalm 13:5
But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation.
Psalm 28:8
The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.
Psalm 118:6–9
The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
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 68:3–4
But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.
Psalm 3:3
But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.

Glossary

David Imprecatory Psalms Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Christ-Centered Encouragement Faith: Exemplified Joy of Saints Is for Divine Support Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Joyfulness Praise is Due to God on Account of Protection Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Safety Songs Testimony: Religious, Exemplified Testing Thankfulness: Exemplified Trusting Trusting and Believing Trusting God Trusting in God

Psalm 28:7

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