Psalm 69:32

Translations

Modern

The humble will see and rejoice. You who seek God, let your hearts be revived!

Traditional

The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.

Literal

The humble have seen—they rejoice—you seeking God, your heart shall live!

Latin

Videant pauperes, et lætentur; quærite Deum, et vivet anima vestra:

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Hebrew

English

The humble will see and rejoice. You who seek God, let your hearts be revived!

Notes

Psalms 69:32–33

despise: See Psalm 22:24; compare Matthew 25:36; Hebrews 13:3.

Psalms 69:29–33

The psalmist prays that his pain will turn to praise.

Psalms 69:1–36

In this personal lament, the poet shares his vulnerability, humiliation, and deep pain. He asks God to defend him for the sake of the righteous.

Psalms 69:1–72:20

These last four psalms of Book Two contrast with the earlier psalms that describe God’s mighty acts in creation and redemption, ending with God’s march to Zion (Psalms 65–68). Psalms 69–71 describe the king's suffering, and Psalm 72 responds with a prayer for God to bless the king.

Theme notes and profiles

David Psalms of Suffering The Heart in the Psalms The Poor and Needy in the Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 22:26
The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the LORD will praise Him. May your hearts live forever!
John 16:22
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
Isaiah 55:6–7
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
Isaiah 61:1–3
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,
Psalm 34:2
My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.
Psalm 25:9
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.
Psalm 22:29
All the rich of the earth will feast and worship; all who go down to the dust will kneel before Him—even those unable to preserve their lives.
John 20:20
After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.

Glossary

David Mercy Music Persecution Psalms, Book of Shoshannim, Shoshannim-Eduth

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Desire: Spiritual Humility: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning Seeking God: Ensures: Life Seeking God: Promise Connected With Spiritual Life is Maintained by Prayer

Psalm 69:32

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