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Psalms 71:22

Psalms 71:22 in Multiple Translations

So I will praise You with the harp for Your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praise to You with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel.

I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.

I will also praise thee with the psaltery, Even thy truth, O my God: Unto thee will I sing praises with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.

I will give praise to you with instruments of music, O my God, for you are true; I will make songs to you with music, O Holy One of Israel.

Then I will praise you on the harp for your trustworthiness, my God. I will sing praises to you on the lyre, Holy One of Israel.

Therefore will I praise thee for thy faithfulnesse, O God, vpon instrument and viole: vnto thee will I sing vpon the harpe, O Holy one of Israel.

I also thank Thee with a vessel of psaltery, Thy truth, O my God, I sing to Thee with a harp, O Holy One of Israel,

I will also praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, my God. I sing praises to you with the lyre, Holy One of Israel.

I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: to thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.

I will also praise you while I play my harp; I will praise you, my God, for faithfully doing what you have promised to do. I will play hymns to praise you, the holy God whom we Israelis worship.

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Psalms 71:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB גַּם אֲנִ֤י אוֹדְ/ךָ֣ בִ/כְלִי נֶבֶל֮ אֲמִתְּ/ךָ֪ אֱלֹ֫הָ֥/י אֲזַמְּרָ֣ה לְ/ךָ֣ בְ/כִנּ֑וֹר קְ֝ד֗וֹשׁ יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
גַּם gam H1571 also DirObjM
אֲנִ֤י ʼănîy H589 I Pron
אוֹדְ/ךָ֣ yâdâh H3034 to give thanks V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs | Suff
בִ/כְלִי kᵉlîy H3627 article/utensil Prep | N-ms
נֶבֶל֮ nebel H5035 bag N-ms
אֲמִתְּ/ךָ֪ ʼemeth H571 truth N-fs | Suff
אֱלֹ֫הָ֥/י ʼĕlôhîym H430 God N-mp | Suff
אֲזַמְּרָ֣ה zâmar H2167 to sing V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
לְ/ךָ֣ Prep | Suff
בְ/כִנּ֑וֹר kinnôwr H3658 lyre Prep | N-ms
קְ֝ד֗וֹשׁ qâdôwsh H6918 holy Adj
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 71:22

גַּם gam H1571 "also" DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
אֲנִ֤י ʼănîy H589 "I" 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.
אוֹדְ/ךָ֣ yâdâh H3034 "to give thanks" V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs | Suff
To give thanks or praise, originally meaning to throw or cast, like shooting an arrow. In the Bible, it's used to describe worship or confession with extended hands. It appears in Psalms and other books, like 1 Chronicles.
Definition: 1) to throw, shoot, cast 1a) (Qal) to shoot (arrows) 1b) (Piel) to cast, cast down, throw down 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give thanks, laud, praise 1c2) to confess, confess (the name of God) 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to confess (sin) 1d2) to give thanks Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדָא "to praise" H3029)
Usage: Occurs in 111 OT verses. KJV: cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving). See also: Genesis 29:35; Psalms 57:10; Psalms 6:6.
בִ/כְלִי kᵉlîy H3627 "article/utensil" Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
נֶבֶל֮ nebel H5035 "bag" N-ms
A harp is a musical instrument, and this word is also used to describe a skin-bag for liquids or a vase. It is often translated as a psaltery or viol in the Bible.
Definition: 1) a skin-bag, jar, pitcher 1a) skin-bottle, skin 1b) jar, pitcher (earthen)
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: bottle, pitcher, psaltery, vessel, viol. See also: 1 Samuel 1:24; Nehemiah 12:27; Psalms 33:2.
אֲמִתְּ/ךָ֪ ʼemeth H571 "truth" N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means truth, faithfulness, or stability, and is often used to describe God's character and promises. In Psalm 100:5, it says God's truth endures forever, and in Proverbs 12:17, it emphasizes the importance of truthful speech.
Definition: : faithful 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth 1a) sureness, reliability 1b) stability, continuance 1c) faithfulness, reliableness 1d) truth 1d1) as spoken 1d2) of testimony and judgment 1d3) of divine instruction 1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge 1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 111:7; Psalms 15:2.
אֱלֹ֫הָ֥/י ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" N-mp | Suff
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.
אֲזַמְּרָ֣ה zâmar H2167 "to sing" V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
This word means to sing or make music, often with praise and celebration. In the Psalms, it describes singing with instruments and voice, giving thanks to God. It's about joyful noise and worship.
Definition: 1) to sing, sing praise, make music 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to make music, sing 1a2) to play a musical instrument Aramaic equivalent: ze.mar (זְמָר "music" H2170)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give praise, sing forth praises, psalms. See also: Judges 5:3; Psalms 68:5; Psalms 7:18.
לְ/ךָ֣ "" Prep | Suff
בְ/כִנּ֑וֹר kinnôwr H3658 "lyre" Prep | N-ms
Kinnor is a musical instrument, specifically a lyre or harp. It is used to make music and is mentioned in the Bible as a instrument used by musicians.
Definition: lyre, harp
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: harp. See also: Genesis 4:21; Job 21:12; Psalms 33:2.
קְ֝ד֗וֹשׁ qâdôwsh H6918 "holy" Adj
Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.
Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל Yisrâʼêl H3478 "Israel" N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.

Study Notes — Psalms 71:22

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1 Psalms 92:1–3 It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre.
2 2 Kings 19:22 Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel!
3 Psalms 33:2 Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings.
4 Psalms 89:18 Surely our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.
5 Isaiah 60:9 Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you.
6 Isaiah 12:6 Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”
7 Habakkuk 3:18–19 yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.
8 Isaiah 5:24 Therefore, as a tongue of fire consumes the straw, and as dry grass shrivels in the flame, so their roots will decay and their blossoms will blow away like dust; for they have rejected the instruction of the LORD of Hosts and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.
9 Psalms 144:9 I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You—
10 Psalms 98:3 He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Psalms 71:22 Summary

[Psalms 71:22 is a beautiful expression of praise and worship, where the psalmist promises to praise God with music and song because of His faithfulness. This verse reminds us that, no matter what we're going through, God is always worthy of our praise and worship, as seen in Psalms 34:1 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18. The psalmist's use of the harp and lyre to express praise shows us that music is a powerful way to worship God and give thanks for His faithfulness. By following the psalmist's example, we can deepen our own relationship with God and find joy in praising Him, even in difficult times.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the harp and lyre in Psalms 71:22?

The harp and lyre are instruments used to express praise and worship to God, as seen in Psalms 33:2 and 1 Samuel 16:23, highlighting the importance of musical worship in biblical times.

How does the psalmist's experience of troubles and misfortunes relate to his praise in Psalms 71:22?

The psalmist's troubles and misfortunes, mentioned in Psalms 71:20, serve as a backdrop to his praise, demonstrating that even in difficult times, God's faithfulness is a reason to worship and give thanks, as expressed in Psalms 30:11-12 and Job 13:15.

What does it mean to call God the 'Holy One of Israel' in Psalms 71:22?

Calling God the 'Holy One of Israel' emphasizes His unique relationship with His people, as seen in Isaiah 43:3 and Leviticus 11:44-45, and acknowledges His holiness and set-apart nature, which is a fundamental aspect of His character.

How can we apply the psalmist's example of praise in Psalms 71:22 to our own lives?

We can apply the psalmist's example by recognizing God's faithfulness in our own lives, even in the midst of challenges, and expressing our gratitude through worship and praise, as encouraged in Psalms 100:4-5 and Hebrews 13:15.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways I can express my praise to God, just like the psalmist in Psalms 71:22?
  2. How have I experienced God's faithfulness in my life, and how can I give thanks for it?
  3. What role does music play in my worship and praise, and how can I use it to deepen my relationship with God?
  4. In what ways can I, like the psalmist, look beyond my current circumstances and trust in God's faithfulness and holiness?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 71:22

I will also praise thee with the psaltery,.... An instrument of music; [See comments on Psalms 33:2]; [even] thy truth, O my God; that is, his faithfulness in fulfilling his promises, which is never

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 71:22

I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel. -Promise of thanks for the deliverance anticipated by faith. Verse 22.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 71:22

Psalms 71:22 I will also praise thee with the psaltery, [even] thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.Ver. 22. I will also praise thee with the psaltery] In organo natali, with an instrument made like a bottle. O thou Holy One of Israel] Who sanctifiest thine throughout, and art to be sanctified of thine throughout all eternity, Isaiah 5:16.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 71:22

(22) With the psaltery.—See Psalms 57:8, Note.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 71:22

Verse 22. I will also praise thee with the psaltery] בכלי נבל bichli nebel, with the instrument nebel. Unto thee will I sing with the harp; בכנור bechinnor, with the kinnor. Both were stringed instruments, and the principal used in the Jewish worship; and with which, or any thing like them, in Divine worship, we, as Christians, have nothing to do.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 71:22

22. I will also &c.] I also will give thanks unto thee: in response to this new proof of Thy love. psaltery] See on Psalms 57:8. thy truth] For in this manifestation of mercy to Israel God has shewn Himself true to His promises. Cp. Micah 7:20. unto thee &c.] Unto thee will I make melody. O thou Holy One of Israel] A title which is found frequently in the Book of Isaiah, but elsewhere only twice again in the Psalter (Psalms 78:41; Psalms 89:18), twice in the Book of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 50:29; Jeremiah 51:5), and once in a modified form in Ezekiel (Ezekiel 39:7). Cp. too Hosea 11:9; Habakkuk 1:12. Its use here in connexion with the redemption of Israel is significant. It denotes that God in His character of a Holy God has entered into covenant with Israel, and His holiness is pledged to redeem His people. For a fuller explanation of this title the present writer may be allowed to refer to his Doctrine of the Prophets, pp. 177 ff.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 71:22

I will also praise thee with the psaltery - Margin, as in Hebrew, “with the instrument of psaltery.” The Hebrew word is נבל nebel. In Isaiah 5:12 it is rendered “viol.” See the notes at that passage.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 71:22

22. Thy truth—Or, thy faithfulness. David’s salvation would cause him to praise not only the mercy and pity of God, but his truth, righteousness, holiness, because with these he was in harmony, and

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