Psalm 94:19

Translations

Modern

When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul.

Traditional

In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.

Literal

In the abundance of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delighted my soul.

Latin

Secundum multitudinem dolorum meorum in corde meo, consolationes tuæ lætificaverunt animam meam.

Original

Hebrew

English

When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul.

Notes

Psalms 94:18–19

The psalmist feels like he is slipping, but God promises to stand with him (Psalm 94:12–13; see 15:5; 93:1).

Psalms 94:16–23

The psalmist resumes their prayer (see Psalm 94:1–7) with a desperate plea for the Lord's justice. It ends with the hope that evil will cease.

Psalms 94:1–23

This plea for the Lord’s justice includes both communal and individual expressions of sorrow (Psalm 94:1–7, 16–23). The psalmist speaks about the pain and suffering caused by the wicked. He also describes the comfort and stability of the Lord’s protection. He calls on the Lord to avenge the needy against the arrogant and foolish, he rebukes such people for their foolishness (Psalm 94:8–11), and speaks a blessing on the wise (94:12–15).

Psalms 93:1–100:5

These psalms challenge the doubts created by the exile (see Psalm 89) and answer the questions asked in Psalm 90:11, 13. The Lord has established a kingdom (Psalm 93) that is characterized by:

punishment of the wicked (Psalm 94),
respectful obedience among his people (Psalm 95),
justice for the poor (Psalm 96),
celebration in Zion (Psalm 97),
salvation for Israel (Psalm 98),
holiness (Psalm 99), and
praise (Psalm 100).

Theme notes and profiles

David Spirit Empowerment The Creator-King Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 61:2
From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
2 Corinthians 1:4–5
…who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
Psalm 77:2–10
In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted.
Romans 5:2–5
…through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
Psalm 63:5–6
My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.
Habakkuk 3:16–18
I heard and trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Decay entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Yet I must wait patiently for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us.
1 Peter 1:7–8
…so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Psalm 43:2–5
For You are the God of my refuge. Why have You rejected me? Why must I walk in sorrow because of the enemy’s oppression?
Jeremiah 20:7–11
You have deceived me, O LORD, and I was deceived. You have overcome me and prevailed. I am a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me.
Psalm 73:12–16
Behold, these are the wicked—always carefree as they increase their wealth.

Glossary

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Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Consolation Under Affliction: To the Troubled in Mind Delighting in God: Saints' Experience in The Comforts of God Desire: Spiritual God: Grace of Grace of God: General Scriptures Concerning Negative Thinking Nervousness OCD

Psalm 94:19

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