Psalms 69:30

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Psalms 69:30 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I will praise God’s name in song and exalt Him with thanksgiving.

King James Version KJV

I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.

American Standard Version ASV

I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify him with thanksgiving.

Bible in Basic English BBE

I will give praise to the name of God with a song; I will give glory to him for what he has done.

Free Bible Version FBV

I will praise God's character in song; I will say how incredible he is and how thankful I am.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

I will praise the Name of God with a song, and magnifie him with thankesgiuing.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

I praise the name of God with a song, And I magnify Him with thanksgiving,

World English Bible WEB

I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.

Translation for Translators T4T

When God does that, I will sing as I praise God, and I will honor him by thanking him.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 69:30

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Psalms 69:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ֭/אֲנִי עָנִ֣י וְ/כוֹאֵ֑ב יְשׁוּעָתְ/ךָ֖ אֱלֹהִ֣ים תְּשַׂגְּבֵֽ/נִי

וַ֭/אֲנִי ʼănîy H589 I Conj | Pron

עָנִ֣י ʻânîy H6041 afflicted Adj

וְ/כוֹאֵ֑ב kâʼab H3510 to pain Conj | V-Qal

יְשׁוּעָתְ/ךָ֖ yᵉshûwʻâh H3444 salvation N-fs | Suff

אֱלֹהִ֣ים ʼĕlôhîym H430 God N-mp

תְּשַׂגְּבֵֽ/נִי sâgab H7682 to exalt V-Piel-Imperf-3fs | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 69:30

וַ֭/אֲנִי ʼănîy H589 "I" Conj | Pron

This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.

Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)

Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.

עָנִ֣י ʻânîy H6041 "afflicted" Adj

This word describes someone who is depressed, humble, or weak, often due to difficult circumstances, as described in the Psalms and other biblical books.

Definition: 1) poor, afflicted, humble, wretched 1a) poor, needy 1b) poor and weak 1c) poor, weak, afflicted, wretched 1d) humble, lowly

Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: afflicted, humble, lowly, needy, poor. See also: Exodus 22:24; Psalms 88:16; Psalms 9:13.

וְ/כוֹאֵ֑ב kâʼab H3510 "to pain" Conj | V-Qal

To feel pain or grief, this Hebrew word describes physical or emotional hurt. It can also mean to cause pain or spoil something, and is translated in different ways in the KJV Bible, including 'grieve' and 'sorrowful'.

Definition: 1) to be in pain, be sore, have pain, be sorrowful 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be in pain (physical) 1a2) to be in pain (mental) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause pain, hurt, mar 1b2) pain, mar (participle)

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: grieving, mar, have pain, make sad (sore), (be) sorrowful. See also: Genesis 34:25; Psalms 69:30; Proverbs 14:13.

יְשׁוּעָתְ/ךָ֖ yᵉshûwʻâh H3444 "salvation" N-fs | Suff

Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.

Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory

Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.

אֱלֹהִ֣ים ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" N-mp

The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.

Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.

תְּשַׂגְּבֵֽ/נִי sâgab H7682 "to exalt" V-Piel-Imperf-3fs | Suff

To exalt means to make something or someone lofty or strong, often used to describe God's power. It can also mean to defend or set something on high. This concept is found in Psalms and other books.

Definition: 1) to be high, be inaccessibly high 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be (too) high (for capture) 1a2) to be high (of prosperity) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be high 1b2) to be set on high, be (safely) set on high 1b3) to be exalted (of God) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to set on high, set (securely) on high 1c2) to exalt, exalt (in effective hostility) 1d) (Pual) to be set (securely) on high 1e) (Hiphil) to act exaltedly

Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: defend, exalt, be excellent, (be, set on) high, lofty, be safe, set up (on high), be too strong. See also: Deuteronomy 2:36; Proverbs 18:10; Psalms 20:2.

Study Notes — Psalms 69:30

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Psalms 69:30 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:30
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:30
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:30
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:30
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:30
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:30
Sermons on Psalms 69:30

Context — The Waters Are up to My Neck

28May they be blotted out of the Book of Life and not listed with the righteous. 29But I am in pain and distress; let Your salvation protect me, O God.

30I will praise God’s name in song and exalt Him with thanksgiving.

31And this will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with horns and hooves. 32The humble will see and rejoice. You who seek God, let your hearts be revived!

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 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.
2	Psalms 34:3	Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.
3	Psalms 118:28–29	You are my God, and I will give You thanks. You are my God, and I will exalt You. Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
4	Psalms 40:1–3	I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry. He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm. 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.
5	Psalms 118:21	I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation.
6	Psalms 50:14	Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.

Psalms 69:30 Summary

[This verse is about choosing to trust and praise God, even when things are tough. The Psalmist is saying that he will sing and give thanks to God, no matter what, because he knows that God is good and sovereign. This is similar to what we see in Psalms 13:5-6, where the Psalmist chooses to trust in God's unfailing love. By doing so, we can declare God's greatness and goodness to others, and trust in His deliverance, as seen in Psalms 40:1-3.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the Psalmist promise to praise God's name in song despite being in pain and distress?

The Psalmist is choosing to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even in difficult circumstances, as seen in Psalms 69:29, and this choice to praise is a declaration of faith, similar to the example in Habakkuk 3:17-18.

What does it mean to exalt God with thanksgiving?

To exalt God with thanksgiving means to acknowledge and celebrate God's greatness and goodness, even in the midst of challenges, as expressed in Psalms 100:4, and to trust in His deliverance, as seen in Psalms 40:1-3.

How can I apply this verse to my own life when I'm struggling?

You can apply this verse by choosing to focus on God's character and promises, like the Psalmist, and expressing your trust and gratitude to Him through worship and prayer, as encouraged in Philippians 4:6 and Psalms 42:1-2.

Is this verse only for those who are gifted musically?

No, this verse is for all believers, as it's not just about singing, but about expressing our hearts of praise and thanksgiving to God, regardless of our musical abilities, as seen in the example of Mary's praise in Luke 1:46-55.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can praise God's name in song, even when I don't feel like it?
How can I cultivate a heart of thanksgiving, especially in difficult circumstances?
What are some of God's promises that I can cling to when I'm struggling, and how can I express my trust in Him?
In what ways can I exalt God in my daily life, beyond just singing or praying?
How can I use my struggles as opportunities to declare God's greatness and goodness to others?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:30

I will praise the name of God with a song,.... The "name" of God is himself, his perfections and attributes; which are to be "praised" by all his creatures, and especially his saints; and here by the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:30

I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:30

Psalms 69:30 I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.Ver. 30. I will praise the name of God] i.e. Agnitmn Deum. I will thankfully agnize and recognize God’ s great goodness to me in this deliverance, with mine uttermost zeal and skill.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:30

29–36. In contrast to the fate which his enemies deserve, the Psalmist looks forward to his own deliverance, and predicts the restoration of Jerusalem and the reestablishment there of the true people of God. Such a sudden change of tone is quite characteristic of Jeremiah, e.g. Jeremiah 20:13.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:30

I will praise the name of God with a song - As the result of my deliverance, I will “compose” a song or a psalm especially adapted to the occasion, and suited to express and perpetuate my feelings.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:30

30, 31. I will praise the name of God—The just distinction between the righteous and the wicked, and their treatment according to character, prayed for Psalms 69:22-28, shall vindicate the pure in

Sermons on Psalms 69:30

	Sermon	Description
	The Humble Will Soon Hear Your Song by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of God's presence in our lives. He describes the blessings that come with God's presence, such as a harmonious family and obe
	Singing Before Suffering. by Andrew Bonar	Andrew Bonar emphasizes the significance of singing in the face of suffering, highlighting that Jesus sang a hymn with His disciples just before His impending crucifixion, demonstr
	Offer to God by Clement of Rome	Clement of Rome emphasizes the importance of confession and praise to the Lord, stating that God desires our acknowledgment and gratitude more than material offerings. He quotes th
	Letter 136. by James Bourne	James Bourne emphasizes the importance of seeking God's presence and love in old age, urging Sukey and Charles to be diligent in prayer and to search for God in His word. He encour
	Experiencing Jesus by Jim Cymbala	In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of receiving a text message from his son with a Bible verse that he had been contemplating preaching on. He emphasizes the
	Setting Fire to Satan's Harvest - Part 2 by Carter Conlon	This sermon emphasizes the need to identify and address the negative influences and complaints that hinder our relationship with God, urging believers to set fire to the harvest of
	Inside and Out by Jack Hyles	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of trusting in God and serving Him. He shares his own experience of initially struggling with preaching and studying the Bibl