Psalms 69:32
Psalms 69:32 in Multiple Translations
The humble will see and rejoice. You who seek God, let your hearts be revived!
The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.
The meek have seen it, and are glad: Ye that seek after God, let your heart live.
The poor will see it and be glad: you who are lovers of God, let your hearts have life.
The humble will see this and be happy. May God encourage everyone who comes to him.
The humble shall see this, and they that seeke God, shalbe glad, and your heart shall liue.
The humble have seen — they rejoice, Ye who seek God — and your heart liveth.
The humble have seen it, and are glad. You who seek after God, let your heart live.
The humble shall see this , and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.
Oppressed/Afflicted people will see that God has rescued me, and they will be glad. I want all of you who ask God to help you to be encouraged.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 69:32
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Psalms 69:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/תִיטַ֣ב
לַֽ֭/יהוָה
מִ/שּׁ֥וֹר
פָּ֗ר
מַקְרִ֥ן
מַפְרִֽיס
וְ/תִיטַ֣ב
yâṭab
H3190
be good
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
לַֽ֭/יהוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
מִ/שּׁ֥וֹר
shôwr
H7794
cattle
Prep | N-ms
פָּ֗ר
par
H6499
bullock
N-ms
מַקְרִ֥ן
qâran
H7160
to shine
V-Hiphil
מַפְרִֽיס
pâraç
H6536
to divide
V-Hiphil
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 69:32
וְ/תִיטַ֣ב
yâṭab
H3190
"be good"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
To be good means to be pleasing or joyful, making something or someone sound, beautiful, or happy. It is used in various forms, including being glad, doing well, or being content. It appears in many books, including Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to be good, be pleasing, be well, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be glad, be joyful 1a2) to be well placed 1a3) to be well for, be well with, go well with 1a4) to be pleasing, be pleasing to 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to make glad, rejoice 1b2) to do good to, deal well with 1b3) to do well, do thoroughly 1b4) to make a thing good or right or beautiful 1b5) to do well, do right
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, amend, use aright, benefit, be (make) better, seem best, make cheerful, be comely, [phrase] be content, diligent(-ly), dress, earnestly, find favour, give, be glad, do (be, make) good(-ness), be (make) merry, please ([phrase] well), shew more (kindness), skilfully, [idiom] very small, surely, make sweet, thoroughly, tire, trim, very, be (can, deal, entreat, go, have) well (said, seen). See also: Genesis 4:7; 2 Samuel 3:36; Psalms 33:3.
לַֽ֭/יהוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
מִ/שּׁ֥וֹר
shôwr
H7794
"cattle"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to cattle, like oxen or bulls, used for work, food, or sacrifices, as seen in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) ox, bull, a head of cattle 1a) for plowing, for food, as sacrifice Aramaic equivalent: tor (תּוֹר "bullock" H8450)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: bull(-ock), cow, ox, wall (by mistake for H7791 (שׁוּר)). See also: Genesis 32:6; Deuteronomy 15:19; Psalms 69:32.
פָּ֗ר
par
H6499
"bullock"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a young bull or ox, often used as a sacrifice in the Bible. In Exodus, a bullock is used as an offering to God. The word describes a strong and powerful animal.
Definition: young bull, steer, bullock
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. See also: Genesis 32:16; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 22:13.
מַקְרִ֥ן
qâran
H7160
"to shine"
V-Hiphil
To shine means to send out rays of light, as seen in the Bible. It can also mean to grow horns, being horned. The word is used figuratively to describe something shining or displaying horns.
Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to send out rays 1b) (Hiphil) to display or grow horns, be horned
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: have horns, shine. See also: Exodus 34:29; Exodus 34:35; Psalms 69:32.
מַפְרִֽיס
pâraç
H6536
"to divide"
V-Hiphil
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to break or divide something into parts, like splitting wood or distributing food. It is used in various contexts, including when God divides the Red Sea in Exodus. This word is about separating or sharing things.
Definition: 1) to divide, break in two 1a) (Qal) to break, break up 1b) (Hiphil) to be divided (of hoofs) Aramaic equivalent: pe.ras (פְּרַס "to divide" H6537A)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: deal, divide, have hoofs, part, tear. See also: Leviticus 11:3; Deuteronomy 14:6; Psalms 69:32.
Study Notes — Psalms 69:32
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- Psalms 69:32 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:32
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:32
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:32
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:32
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:32
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:32
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:32
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:32
- Sermons on Psalms 69:32
Context — The Waters Are up to My Neck
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!
33For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people. 34Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 22:26 | The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the LORD will praise Him. May your hearts live forever! |
| 2 | Psalms 34:2 | My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | 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, to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. |
| 5 | Isaiah 55:6–7 | Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Let the wicked man forsake his own way and the unrighteous man his own thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. |
| 6 | Psalms 25:9 | He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. |
| 7 | John 20:20 | After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. |
| 8 | Psalms 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. |
Psalms 69:32 Summary
Psalms 69:32 is a beautiful promise that the humble will see and rejoice, and that those who seek God will have their hearts revived. This means that when we come to God with a humble and open heart, we will experience His joy and peace, and our hearts will be filled with new life, as seen in Ephesians 3:16-17, where Paul prays that we would be strengthened with power through the Holy Spirit. By seeking God and cultivating humility, we can experience this revival and joy in our daily lives, and we will be able to rejoice in His goodness and love, as described in Psalms 100:4-5, where we are told to enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be humble in the context of Psalms 69:32?
To be humble means to have a lowly and modest opinion of oneself, recognizing one's dependence on God, as seen in Matthew 5:3, where Jesus blesses those who are poor in spirit.
How can seeking God revive our hearts?
Seeking God revives our hearts by drawing us closer to Him and filling us with His joy and peace, as promised in Jeremiah 29:13, where God says that when we seek Him with our whole heart, we will find Him.
What is the relationship between humility and rejoicing in Psalms 69:32?
There is a direct relationship between humility and rejoicing, as those who are humble are able to see and rejoice in God's goodness and love, similar to what is described in Isaiah 66:2, where God looks to those who are humble and contrite in spirit.
How can we apply the message of Psalms 69:32 to our daily lives?
We can apply the message of Psalms 69:32 by cultivating humility and seeking God with our whole hearts, which will lead to a deeper experience of His joy and peace, as encouraged in Philippians 4:4-7, where we are told to rejoice in the Lord and bring our requests to Him with thanksgiving.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to cultivate humility in order to see and rejoice in God's goodness?
- How can I seek God with my whole heart, and what are some practical steps I can take to deepen my relationship with Him?
- What are some things that revive my heart and bring me joy, and how can I use those things to point me back to God?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of humility and seeking God to my relationships with others, and how can I be a source of encouragement and joy to those around me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:32
The humble shall see [this, and] be glad,.... The resurrection and exaltation of Christ, Psalms 69:29; the meek and humble followers of Christ, as his disciples were, saw him risen from the dead, saw
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:32
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:32
Be glad; those pious persons who are grieved for my calamities shall have occasion to rejoice, and they will heartily rejoice in my deliverance and exaltation. Shall live, or be revived, to wit, with joy, which were dejected, and in a manner dead with sorrow. Compare 109:21.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:32
Psalms 69:32 The humble shall see [this, and] be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.Ver. 32. The humble shall see this and be glad] David’ s great care was for others’ confirmation and comfort; much more Christ’ s, witness that holy prayer of his, John 17:9 Your heart shall live] Which before was all lifeless. Pray that ye may joy. David did so often, Psalms 6:1-10, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:32
(32) Humble.—Rather, afflicted.And your heart . . .—Better, may your heart live. (See Psalms 22:5.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:32
Verse 32. The humble shall see this, and be glad] Those who are low, pressed down by misfortune or cruelty, shall see this and take courage; expecting that thou wilt lift them up also; and thus the heart of those who seek the Lord shall be revived.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:32
32. When the meek see it, they shall be glad: Ye that seek after God, let your heart revive. Cp. Psalms 22:16, and with Psalms 69:33 cp. Psalms 22:24.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:32
The humble shall see this, and be glad - Margin, “The meek.” That is, Others who are thus afflicted - the poor, the needy, the oppressed, the sad - shall be made acquainted with what has been done in
Sermons on Psalms 69:32
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Of Contentedness. What It Is. the Grounds of Contentedness. by William Gouge | William Gouge preaches on the importance of contentedness, highlighting how it distinguishes between contentedness and covetousness, emphasizing that a contented mind is never unsa |
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We Are Remembered by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches on the unfailing nature of love, emphasizing that love transcends death and unites believers in one family under the Lord. She comforts the congregati |
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When God Comes the Gospel Is Preached by Mose Stoltzfus | In this sermon, the preacher begins with a prayer, asking for God's guidance and strength to deliver the message. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the gospel message a |
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Stand Still and Know by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson shares a poignant experience from 1958 when he felt compelled by the Holy Spirit to reach out to seven teenage boys on trial for murder. Despite being removed from |
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Testify to the Blessing by Samuel Logan Brengle | Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes the necessity of testifying to the blessings of a clean heart, illustrating how silence can lead to the loss of such blessings. He recounts the expe |
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No Matter How Faint Your Cry Is by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the faithfulness of the Lord in delivering His children from trials, as illustrated in Psalms 34. He reflects on David's experience of feeling overwhelme |
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A Righteousness in Which Jehovah Himself Cannot Find a Flaw by William Gadsby | William Gadsby preaches about the necessity of having a righteousness that surpasses human capabilities, one that only Jesus Christ can provide through His perfect obedience and sp |