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Psalms 69:30
Bible Versions
¶ I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.
I will praise God's name with a song and extol him with thanksgiving.
I will praise God’s name in song and exalt Him with thanksgiving.
I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify him with thanksgiving.
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Psalms 28:7
The LORD [is] my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. -
Psalms 34:3
O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. -
Psalms 118:28
Thou [art] my God, and I will praise thee: [thou art] my God, I will exalt thee. -
Psalms 118:29
O give thanks unto the LORD; for [he is] good: for his mercy [endureth] for ever. -
Psalms 40:1
¶ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. -
Psalms 40:3
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, [even] praise unto our God: many shall see [it], and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. -
Psalms 118:21
I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.
Psalms 69:30 (KJV) declares a profound commitment to worship, even amidst the psalmist's deep distress and suffering. This verse marks a pivot, moving from fervent prayer and lament to a resolute promise of praise.
Context
Psalm 69 is a powerful lament, often attributed to David, where the psalmist cries out to God from a place of overwhelming trouble, persecution, and deep emotional pain. He describes himself as sinking in deep mire (Psalm 69:2) and being hated without cause. Despite the intensity of his suffering, verse 30 signals a turning point. It anticipates deliverance and expresses an unwavering faith that God will hear and respond, leading to an outburst of grateful worship. This transition from complaint to confidence in praise is a common feature in many Psalms of lament, demonstrating the enduring hope of the righteous.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The Hebrew word for "praise" here is yadah (יָדָה), which often carries the nuance of giving thanks, confessing, or extending the hand in worship. It's a dynamic word that implies an active expression of gratitude. The "name of God" (shem Elohim) refers not just to a label, but to God's revealed character, His attributes, and His very being. To praise His name is to praise all that He is. The word for "magnify" is gadal (גָּדַל), meaning to make great, to extol, or to glorify. It implies an act of proclamation that elevates God above all else, making His greatness known.
Related Scriptures
This verse provides a timeless model for worship. Even in the midst of trials, believers are called to fix their eyes on God and offer Him praise and thanksgiving. This act of worship can be a spiritual discipline that transforms perspective and strengthens faith. We see similar calls to praise and thanksgiving throughout Scripture, such as in Psalm 100:4, "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise," or Paul's exhortation to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Mary's declaration, "My soul doth magnify the Lord" (Luke 1:46), echoes the same sentiment of exalting God's greatness. For us today, it means cultivating a heart of gratitude, using music as a means of worship, and deliberately choosing to focus on God's character and goodness, even when circumstances are challenging. It reminds us that true worship is not conditional on our circumstances but flows from a recognition of God's unchanging worth.