Psalms 13:5
Psalms 13:5 in Multiple Translations
But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation.
But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
But I have trusted in thy lovingkindness; My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
But I have had faith in your mercy; my heart will be glad in your salvation.
But I trust in your never-failing love, I will be happy because you save me.
But I trust in thy mercie: mine heart shall reioyce in thy saluation: I will sing to the Lord, because he hath delt louingly with me.
And I, in Thy kindness I have trusted, Rejoice doth my heart in Thy salvation.
But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your salvation.
But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
They have not called upon the Lord: there have they trembled for fear, where there was no fear.
But I trust that you will faithfully love me; I will rejoice when you rescue me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 13:5
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Psalms 13:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
פֶּן
יֹאמַ֣ר
אֹיְבִ֣/י
יְכָלְתִּ֑י/ו
צָרַ֥/י
יָ֝גִ֗ילוּ
כִּ֣י
אֶמּֽוֹט
פֶּן
pên
H6435
lest
Conj
יֹאמַ֣ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אֹיְבִ֣/י
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
V-Qal | Suff
יְכָלְתִּ֑י/ו
yâkôl
H3201
be able
V-Qal-Perf-1cs | Suff
צָרַ֥/י
tsar
H6862
narrow
N-mp | Suff
יָ֝גִ֗ילוּ
gîyl
H1523
to rejoice
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אֶמּֽוֹט
môwṭ
H4131
to shake
V-Niphal-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 13:5
פֶּן
pên
H6435
"lest"
Conj
This word is used to express caution or warning, similar to saying 'lest' or 'beware that'. It is often used in the Bible to advise against certain actions or to warn of potential consequences.
Definition: conj 1) lest, not, beware lest adv 2) lest
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: (lest) (peradventure), that...not. See also: Genesis 3:3; Judges 14:15; Psalms 2:12.
יֹאמַ֣ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אֹיְבִ֣/י
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
יְכָלְתִּ֑י/ו
yâkôl
H3201
"be able"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs | Suff
This Hebrew word means to be able or have power, used in various contexts, such as overcoming or enduring, and is translated as 'be able' or 'have power' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to prevail, overcome, endure, have power, be able 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be able, be able to gain or accomplish, be able to endure, be able to reach 1a2) to prevail, prevail over or against, overcome, be victor 1a3) to have ability, have strength Aramaic equivalent: ye.khel (יְכִל "be able" H3202)
Usage: Occurs in 182 OT verses. KJV: be able, any at all (ways), attain, can (away with, (-not)), could, endure, might, overcome, have power, prevail, still, suffer. See also: Genesis 13:6; 1 Kings 14:4; Psalms 13:5.
צָרַ֥/י
tsar
H6862
"narrow"
N-mp | Suff
This word means hard or narrow, often referring to trouble or a tight spot, like an adversary or affliction. It can also mean a small stone or pebble, such as flint, and is used in various biblical contexts to describe challenges.
Definition: narrow, tight
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: adversary, afflicted(-tion), anguish, close, distress, enemy, flint, foe, narrow, small, sorrow, strait, tribulation, trouble. See also: Genesis 14:20; Psalms 89:24; Psalms 3:2.
יָ֝גִ֗ילוּ
gîyl
H1523
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to rejoice or be glad, often expressing strong emotions like joy or fear, as seen in the KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, exult, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to tremble (from fear)
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: be glad, joy, be joyful, rejoice. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:31; Proverbs 23:25; Psalms 2:11.
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אֶמּֽוֹט
môwṭ
H4131
"to shake"
V-Niphal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to shake or waver, like something that's unstable. It appears in books like Psalms and Proverbs, to describe things that are falling apart or unstable. The KJV translates it as 'be carried' or 'fall'.
Definition: 1) to totter, shake, slip 1a) (Qal) to totter, shake, slip 1b) (Niphal) to be shaken, be moved, be overthrown 1c) (Hiphil) to dislodge, let fall, drop 1d) (Hithpael) to be greatly shaken
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: be carried, cast, be out of course, be fallen in decay, [idiom] exceedingly, fall(-ing down), be (re-) moved, be ready, shake, slide, slip. See also: Leviticus 25:35; Psalms 62:3; Psalms 10:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 13:5
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- Psalms 13:5 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 13:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 13:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 13:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 13:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 13:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 13:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 13:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 13:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 13:5
- Sermons on Psalms 13:5
Context — How Long, O LORD?
3Consider me and respond, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,
4lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him,” and my foes rejoice when I fall.
5But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation.
6I will sing to the LORD, for He has been good to me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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.” |
| 2 | Jude 1:21 | keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life. |
| 3 | Habakkuk 3:18 | yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! |
| 4 | Psalms 52:8 | But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in the loving devotion of God forever and ever. |
| 5 | Psalms 119:81 | My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word. |
| 6 | Psalms 9:14 | that I may declare all Your praises— that within the gates of Daughter Zion I may rejoice in Your salvation. |
| 7 | Psalms 36:7 | How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings! |
| 8 | Psalms 51:12 | Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit. |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 2:1 | At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD in whom my horn is exalted. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. |
| 10 | Psalms 33:21–22 | For our hearts rejoice in Him, since we trust in His holy name. May Your loving devotion rest on us, O LORD, as we put our hope in You. |
Psalms 13:5 Summary
[Psalms 13:5 means that even when things seem dark, we can trust in God's love for us and know that He will save us, just like it says in Psalms 34:17-20. We can rejoice in His salvation, which brings joy to our hearts, as seen in Nehemiah 8:10. By choosing to trust in God's loving devotion, we can experience peace and happiness, even in difficult times, as promised in John 14:27.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to trust in God's loving devotion?
To trust in God's loving devotion means to have faith in His unconditional love and care for us, as seen in Psalms 13:5 and supported by verses like Psalms 23:4, which reminds us that God is always with us, even in difficult times.
How can we rejoice in God's salvation when we are struggling?
We can rejoice in God's salvation by remembering His past faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 13:5, and trusting that He will deliver us again, as promised in Isaiah 43:2.
What role does faith play in our emotional well-being?
Faith plays a significant role in our emotional well-being, as seen in Psalms 13:5, where trusting in God's loving devotion brings joy to our hearts, and as supported by Proverbs 17:22, which reminds us that a joyful heart is good medicine.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply Psalms 13:5 to our daily lives by choosing to trust in God's loving devotion, even in difficult circumstances, and by rejoicing in His salvation, as encouraged in Habakkuk 3:17-18, which reminds us to rejoice in God, even when things seem bleak.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can choose to trust in God's loving devotion today, despite my current challenges?
- How has God shown His loving devotion to me in the past, and how can I reflect on those experiences to build my faith?
- What are some things that hinder my ability to rejoice in God's salvation, and how can I overcome them?
- In what ways can I practically apply the truth of Psalms 13:5 to my relationships and interactions with others?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 13:5
But I have trusted in thy mercy,.... The faith, hope, and comfort of the psalmist grew and increased by prayer; from complaining he goes to praying, from praying to believing; he trusted not in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 13:5
But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. But I have trusted in thy mercy [ checed (H2617)]; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 13:5
Neither their threats and brags, nor my own dangers, shall shake my confidence in thy mercy promised to me.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 13:5
Psalms 13:5 But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.Ver. 5. But I have trusted in thy mercy] Notwithstanding all the endeavours of earth and of hell to cast down this castle of my confidence, I will not quit it; but be still as a green olive tree in the house of God: I will trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever, Psalms 52:8.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 13:5
(5) But I.—Emphatic, but as for me. The most complete peace has taken the place of the despair with which the psalm opens. The rhythm of the Hebrew seems to express the restfulness of the thought. “It hath a dying fall.” The LXX. and Vulg. (comp. the Prayer Book version) have an additional clause not found in any MS., “Yea, I will praise the name of the Lord most high.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 13:5
Verse 5. But I have trusted in thy mercy] Thou wilt not suffer me to fall; or if I have fallen, wilt thou not, for his sake who died for sinners, once more lift up the light of thy countenance upon me? Wilt thou not cover my sin? My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.] There is no true joy but of the heart; and the heart cannot rejoice till all guilt is taken away from the conscience.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 13:5
5, 6. The joy of deliverance.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 13:5
But I have trusted in thy mercy - In thy favor; thy friendship; thy promises. His original confidence had been in God only, and not in himself.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 13:5
5. But I have trusted—The past tense indicates the habit of his life. Until now he has trusted, and he is suddenly strengthened in hope by the memory.
Sermons on Psalms 13:5
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His Heart Is Fixed by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of having a fixed heart in trusting the Lord, highlighting the privileges and blessings of a righteous man who delights in God's command |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 11:11 - Part 3 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the current state of the world and the need for God's intervention. He expresses concern over the increasing wickedness and rebellion a |
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Don't Lose Your Song by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not losing one's song, referring to the joy and praise that comes from having a strong faith in God. The speaker reads from |
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(Names of Jehovah) 1. I Am by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of confessing the negative aspects of our lives to God. He highlights that only by acknowledging our faults and weaknesses ca |
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The Gladness of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of experiencing the joy and gladness of the Lord. He encourages the congregation to come down from the balcony, any exit, or |
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Through the Bible - Isaiah - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of delivering a strong message to people whose hearts are insensitive and ears are dull. He references Jesus quoting from Isai |
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Should God Punish Sin by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the cross and the need to honor and obey God's law. He highlights the significance of God sacrificing his own son on the c |