


Psalms 69:32
Bible Versions
The humble shall see [this, and] be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.
The afflicted will see it and rejoice; you seeking after God, let your heart revive.
The humble will see and rejoice. You who seek God, let your hearts be revived!
The meek have seen it, and are glad: Ye that seek after God, let your heart live.
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Psalms 22:26
The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever. -
Psalms 34:2
My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear [thereof], and be glad. -
John 16:22
And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. -
Isaiah 55:6
¶ Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: -
Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. -
Isaiah 61:1
¶ The Spirit of the Lord GOD [is] upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to [them that are] bound; -
Isaiah 61:3
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
Psalm 69:32 (KJV) offers a profound promise of joy and spiritual vitality to those who are humble and earnestly seek God, particularly in the context of divine deliverance and vindication. This verse acts as a beacon of hope, assuring readers that God's intervention brings gladness and life to the sincere heart.
Context
Psalm 69 is a deeply emotional lament psalm, traditionally attributed to King David, where the psalmist pours out his heart in intense suffering and persecution. He describes being overwhelmed by enemies, feeling abandoned, and enduring reproach for his devotion to God. The psalm is a fervent cry for divine intervention and justice against his adversaries, while also expressing deep confidence in God's eventual response.
Verse 32 follows the psalmist's expressions of hope and faith that God will hear his prayer and deliver him from his troubles (e.g., "Let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high"). "This" in verse 32 refers to God's promised salvation, vindication, and the defeat of the wicked, which the humble and God-seekers will witness and rejoice in.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
Practical Application
Psalm 69:32 offers timeless encouragement for believers today: