Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me! New Living Translation Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or withdraw his unfailing love from me. English Standard Version Blessed be God, because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love from me! Berean Standard Bible Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld from me His loving devotion! King James Bible Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. New King James Version Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer, Nor His mercy from me! New American Standard Bible Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer Nor His favor from me. NASB 1995 Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer Nor His lovingkindness from me. NASB 1977 Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer, Nor His lovingkindness from me. Legacy Standard Bible Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer Nor His lovingkindness from me. Amplified Bible Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer Nor His lovingkindness from me. Christian Standard Bible Blessed be God! He has not turned away my prayer or turned his faithful love from me. Holman Christian Standard Bible May God be praised! He has not turned away my prayer or turned His faithful love from me. American Standard Version Blessed be God, Who hath not turned away my prayer, Nor his lovingkindness from me. Contemporary English Version Let's praise God! He listened when I prayed, and he is always kind. English Revised Version Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. GOD'S WORD® Translation Thanks be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or taken away his mercy from me. Good News Translation I praise God, because he did not reject my prayer or keep back his constant love from me. International Standard Version Blessed be God, who did not turn away my prayers nor his gracious love from me. Majority Standard Bible Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld from me His loving devotion! NET Bible God deserves praise, for he did not reject my prayer or abandon his love for me! New Heart English Bible Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor his loving kindness from me. Webster's Bible Translation Blessed be God, who hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. World English Bible Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor his loving kindness from me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBlessed [is] God, "" Who has not turned aside my prayer, "" And His loving-kindness, from me! Young's Literal Translation Blessed is God, Who hath not turned aside my prayer, And His loving-kindness, from me! Smith's Literal Translation Praised be God who turned not away my prayer, and his mercy from me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed be God, who hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Blessed be God, who did not reject my prayer and refuse his mercy. New Revised Standard Version Blessed be God, because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love from me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBlessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer nor turned his mercy from me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Blessed is LORD JEHOVAH, who has not turned away my prayer or his grace from me! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Blessed be God, Who hath not turned away my prayer, nor His mercy from me. Brenton Septuagint Translation Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Make a Joyful Noise…19But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer. 20Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld from me His loving devotion! Cross References James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. 1 John 5:14-15 And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. John 14:13-14 And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it. 1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 28:6 Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy. Psalm 116:1-2 I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy. / Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. Psalm 118:21 I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation. Treasury of Scripture Blessed be God, which has not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. Psalm 51:11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Psalm 86:12,13 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore… 2 Samuel 7:14,15 I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men: … Jump to Previous Blessed Chief Faith Good Instruments Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Musician Praise Prayer Psalm Rejected Removed Song Steadfast Stringed Turned WithheldJump to Next Blessed Chief Faith Good Instruments Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Musician Praise Prayer Psalm Rejected Removed Song Steadfast Stringed Turned WithheldPsalm 66 1. David exhorts to praise God5. observe his great works 8. to bless him for his gracious benefits 12. He vows for himself reverent service to God 16. He declares God's special goodness to himself Blessed be God This phrase is a doxology, a short expression of praise to God, which is common in the Psalms. It reflects the psalmist's acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and goodness. The act of blessing God is a response to His divine attributes and actions. In the Hebrew tradition, blessing God is an act of worship and gratitude, recognizing His role as the Creator and Sustainer of life. This phrase sets the tone for the rest of the verse, emphasizing the psalmist's gratitude and reverence. who has not rejected my prayer or withheld from me His loving devotion! Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, God is praised for His faithfulness and loving devotion. The psalmist acknowledges God's active role in hearing and responding to prayer. 2. Psalmist The author of the psalm, traditionally attributed to David, who expresses gratitude for God's attentiveness and mercy. 3. Prayer The act of communication with God, which is central to the psalmist's relationship with Him. The psalmist's prayer is heard and not rejected by God. 4. Loving Devotion (Hebrew: "chesed") This term refers to God's steadfast love, mercy, and faithfulness. It is a key attribute of God's character, often highlighted in the Old Testament. 5. Rejection The psalmist acknowledges the possibility of God rejecting prayer, which underscores the significance of God's acceptance and response. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in PrayerRecognize that God is always attentive to our prayers. His faithfulness is a source of comfort and assurance for believers. The Importance of Gratitude Cultivate a heart of gratitude for God's loving devotion. Regularly thank God for His mercy and the answered prayers in your life. Understanding God's Chesed Reflect on the depth of God's loving devotion. His "chesed" is a covenantal love that is unwavering and reliable, providing a foundation for our faith. Confidence in God's Response Approach God with confidence, knowing that He does not reject our sincere prayers. Trust in His wisdom and timing in answering. Living in Response to God's Love Let God's loving devotion inspire you to live a life of devotion and obedience. Our response to His love should be reflected in our actions and relationships.(20) Who hath not turned . . .--i.e., he found himself able to pray, was not silenced. Notice the zeugma. God had not rejected his prayer nor withdrawn His grace.Verse 20. - Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. The psalm of thanksgiving appropriately concludes with a special blessing of God by the psalmist, who felt that such especial mercy had been shown to himself (vers. 16-20).
Hebrew Blessedבָּר֥וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse [be] God, אֱלֹהִ֑ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative who אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that has not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no rejected הֵסִ֘יר (hê·sîr) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5493: To turn aside my prayer תְּפִלָּתִ֥י (tə·p̄il·lā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 8605: Intercession, supplication, a hymn or withheld from me מֵאִתִּֽי׃ (mê·’it·tî) Preposition-m | first person common singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among His loving devotion! וְ֝חַסְדּ֗וֹ (wə·ḥas·dōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty Links Psalm 66:20 NIVPsalm 66:20 NLT Psalm 66:20 ESV Psalm 66:20 NASB Psalm 66:20 KJV Psalm 66:20 BibleApps.com Psalm 66:20 Biblia Paralela Psalm 66:20 Chinese Bible Psalm 66:20 French Bible Psalm 66:20 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 66:20 Blessed be God who has not turned (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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