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Psalms 33:21

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For our hearts rejoice in Him, since we trust in His holy name.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 21

This is a psalm of praise; it is probable that David was the penman of it, but we are not told so, because God would have us look above the penmen of sacred writ, to that blessed Spirit that moved and guided them. The psalmist, in this psalm, I. Calls upon the righteous to praise God (Psa 33:1-3). II. Furnishes us with matter for praise. We must praise God, 1. For his justice, goodness, and truth, appearing in his word, and in all his works (Psa 33:4, Psa 33:5). 2. For his power appearing in the work of creation (Psa 33:6-9). 3. For the sovereignty of his providence in the government of the world (Psa 33:10, Psa 33:11) and again (Psa 33:13-17). 4. For the peculiar favour which he bears to his own chosen people, which encourages them to trust in him (Psa 33:12) and again (Psa 33:18-22). We need not be at a loss for proper thoughts in singing this psalm, which so naturally expresses the pious affections of a devout soul towards God.

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Strong's Concordancev. 21

לֵב (lêb, H3820) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the… שָׂמַח (sâmach, H8055) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome בָּטַח (bâṭach, H982) — figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure קֹדֶשׁ (qôdesh, H6944) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity שֵׁם (shêm, H8034) — an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority,…

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Psalms 13:5rank 11

But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation.

John 16:22rank 5

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.

Zechariah 10:7rank 5

Ephraim will be like a mighty man,and their hearts will be glad as with wine.Their children will see it and be joyful;their hearts will rejoice in the LORD.

Isaiah 25:9rank 4

And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.”

Revelation of John 4:8rank 4

And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”

I Chronicles 16:10rank 3

Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

Psalms 28:7rank 3

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.

I Chronicles 16:35rank 2

Then cry out: ‘Save us, O God of our salvation; gather and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise.’

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